Crime

Manorbier man given suspended sentence for child indecent images

Published

7 months ago

November 18, 2025

Judge warns offender: ‘Downloading these images contributes to ongoing abuse’

A CONVICTED Pembrokeshire sex offender has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting downloading indecent images of a child on his iPhone and laptop.

David Michael Frazer, 33, previously admitted making Category A and Category B images between April 2023 and March 2024. His sentencing had been adjourned for a pre-sentence report.

Crown Prosecutor Dennis Davies told District Judge Mark Layton, sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, that the images were uncovered during a police investigation into another individual.

“During that investigation, officers became aware of chats between that person and the defendant, David Frazer,” he said. Further examination revealed indecent images on Frazer’s devices. “He was the sole person with access to both the iPhone and the laptop on which the images were found.”

Frazer, of Highlands Lane, Manorbier Newton, Tenby, was represented by solicitor Alaw Harries.

“The defendant is genuinely remorseful,” she told the court. “These offences were committed while he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. He has since been addressing these issues and wishes to continue working with the probation service.”

Frazer was sentenced to 36 weeks in custody, suspended for two years. He must also comply with the sexual notification requirement for ten years and is subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

“You downloaded these images after being sent them by another person,” Judge Layton said. “But possessing images like these creates an ongoing demand for such material. By downloading them, you directly contribute to the ongoing abuse.”

Frazer must complete 200 hours of unpaid work, ten rehabilitation activity days, 20 rebuilding sessions, and pay a £187 surcharge plus £85 costs.

Crime

Carmarthenshire man jailed for having lock knife

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Court told offence was committed during suspended sentence period

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has been jailed after admitting possessing a lock knife in a public place.

David Jones, aged 61, of Cwmcatty, Porthyrhyd, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted that on June 4, at Llanelli, he had a lock knife with him in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.

Jones was jailed for four months.

The court record stated the offence was so serious that only custody could be justified, and that it was committed during the operational period of a suspended sentence.

The court also ordered that the lock knife be forfeited and deprived from him.

A second charge, alleging threatening or abusive behaviour towards PCSO Nicholl of Dyfed-Powys Police, was withdrawn.

Crime

Milford Haven man admits harassment and assault

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Case adjourned for pre-sentence report at Haverfordwest court

A MILFORD HAVEN man has admitted harassment and assault charges.

Wayne Whatling, aged 40, of Howarth Close, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

The court heard that between September 1 and September 13, 2025, at Milford Haven, Whatling pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment of Carol Whatling.

The charge stated that he regularly asked her for money and that she was in fear of repercussions if she did not provide it.

Whatling also admitted assaulting Ben Whatling by beating him at Milford Haven on September 13, 2025.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report.

He was remanded on conditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 11.

Crime

Milford Haven man fined after restraining order breach

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Defendant admitted contacting woman and attending Fishguard address

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been fined after admitting breaching a restraining order in Fishguard.

Steven O’Sullivan, aged 40, of Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted breaching a restraining order imposed by Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Magistrates’ Court on November 8, 2012.

The court heard that between June 2 and June 5, at Fishguard, O’Sullivan contacted Delyth O’Sullivan and attended her address without reasonable excuse.

The order prohibited him from doing so.

Magistrates fined O’Sullivan £200 and ordered him to pay £85 prosecution costs.