A MAN from Haverfordwest has been convicted of raping his sister when she was under the age of 16.

The offences took place between 31 July and 7 August 1988 at Castle Lake Car Park in the town, when the defendant was in his 20’s.

Following a trial at Swansea Crown Court, the man was found guilty on two counts: rape of a female under 16 and indecent assault on a girl under 16, both contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 1956.

The jury returned the verdicts after hearing evidence over several days, including the complainant’s account of the incident which happened nearly 38 years ago.

The case was reported to police in December 2023.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of the complainant, will be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, 23 March 2026.

This conviction highlights that reports of historic sexual offences continue to be thoroughly investigated and brought before the courts, no matter how much time has passed.

After the case the complainant said: “The day that I thought would never happen happened, something that I have carried with me for nearly 40 years has finally been heard.

“I seriously; can not explain how I feel right now, but a very heavy weight has finally been lifted.”

Anyone who has been affected by sexual abuse can contact the police on 101 or seek support through specialist services such as Rape Crisis or Victim Support.

A NEW BBC documentary examining one of Pembrokeshire’s most disturbing crimes will be broadcast this week — and includes contributions from two journalists closely involved in reporting the case at the time.

The programme, The Truth About My Murder: A Killing in Lockdown, focuses on the killing of Judith Rhead by her son Dale Morgan at her Pembroke Dock flat during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Morgan was jailed for life in October 2021 after admitting murdering his 68-year-old mother, striking her repeatedly with a hammer before living in the property alongside her body for around two months.

The documentary explores the events leading up to the discovery of Judith’s body in February 2021, the subsequent police investigation, and the impact on her family and community.

It also features contributions from local journalists including Herald editor Tom Sinclair and his deputy Jon Coles, who both covered the case extensively during the investigation and court proceedings.

Judith Rhead, described by friends as sociable and caring, had worked as a social work assistant and carer. She was well known locally and enjoyed music and karaoke.

Concerns were raised when neighbours had not seen her for some time during lockdown. Morgan initially told people she was unwell and later claimed she had been admitted to hospital, prompting further checks.

Police eventually attended the flat on Saturday, February 20, 2021, where officers discovered her body inside the bedroom.

A post-mortem examination confirmed she had died from multiple head injuries consistent with a hammer attack. Evidence suggested she had been dead for several weeks before being found.

Morgan later handed himself in to police and admitted the killing. At Swansea Crown Court he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years and six months.

Sentencing him, the judge described the attack as savage and sustained against a defenceless woman.

Dyfed-Powys Police said procedures relating to welfare concerns have since been reviewed, with greater emphasis placed on face-to-face contact where vulnerability is suspected.

The Truth About My Murder: A Killing in Lockdown will be broadcast on BBC One Wales at 10:40pm on Tuesday (Feb 24), and is also available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Guilty pleas entered to multiple charges as court awaits sentencing

A MAN from Cardigan has admitted a series of serious sexual offences involving indecent images of children when he appeared before Swansea Crown Court.

Leof Sceaga, aged 57, entered guilty pleas on Friday (Feb 20) during a hearing before His Honour Judge P H Thomas KC.

The court heard that Sceaga had previously been arrested in connection with multiple child sex offences. A “dip test” examination of a personal electronic device seized by police in May 2025 identified a number of Category A and Category C indecent images of children — the most serious and least serious classifications respectively under sentencing guidelines.

Officers later seized a further device on December 18 as part of the continuing investigation.

During Thursday’s hearing, Sceaga pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, possessing extreme pornography, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

The case was adjourned for the preparation of reports, and the court is now awaiting sentencing.