News

Tenby pensioner jailed for possessing nearly 2,000 child abuse images in caravan

Published

3 years ago

October 28, 2022

A 73-YEAR-OLD pensioner who pleaded guilty to possessing approximately 2,000 indecent photographs of a child in a Tenby caravan has been jailed.

Of the images, 46 fell into the most severe, category A.

Terence Donovan was charged with voyeurism against a child in addition to owning 680 severe pornographic photographs – some of which included images of a lady having sexual intercourse with a dog.

At Friday’s (Oct 28) sentencing hearing in the Swansea Crown Court, Judge Geraint Walters voiced his inability to comprehend how Donovan – and other perverts like him – are able to look at young children being molested in such a severe and sexually explicit manner.

“You viewed children being abused by adults in the most serious category,” said Judge Walters.

“Often overlooked is the fact that these are not actors, these are not computer graphics, but real children.

Slamming the defendant, the judge said: “It is nearly impossible for me to comprehend how a man can watch children being mistreated in such a manner” he said

The court was told that in April 2019, police officers raided Donovan’s caravan in Tenby following receiving a tip from the victim.

During the raid, the officers found and seized a number of photo CD discs.

After further investigation, it was discovered that the discs had 680 extreme pornographic photos involving animals, 52 photographs that fell into category B, 1,205 images that fell into category C, and 46 images that fell into category A, all of which depicted children.

They also found footage of a youngster being filmed while taking a shower through a peephole that the defendant had purposefully put in a wall.

All this material was found in the defendant’s possession, and the crimes were carried out between the years 2002 and 2018

Donovan entered a guilty plea for each of the five offences.

The victim said that the manner in which she had been assaulted by Donovan ‘broke me into bits’ in an impact statement that was read out loud in court.

“It’s taken me a long time to feel I’m not being watched,” she said.

“I feel a sense of relief, knowing that he’s finally admitted to these obscene acts.

“He had hundreds and thousands of images and something needs to be done to protect women and children from having to go through what I have.

Donovan was given a prison term of eighteen months.

Judge Geraint Walters said: “I’m not at all satisfied that you’ve shown any contrition for what you’ve done …all you were interested in was your day to day gratification.”

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

17 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.

News

Man arrested after suspected drugs-related death in Haverfordwest

Published

17 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police say death not suspicious as 46-year-old arrested over alleged Class A drug supply

A MAN has died following a medical emergency at a property in Haverfordwest, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called at 3:18pm on Wednesday (March 18) after a report of a medical incident.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

However, police confirmed that a man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

No further details about the deceased have been formally released.

Crime

Illegal dog breeders ordered to pay over £129,000 after council probe

Published

18 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people from Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, have been ordered to pay more than £129,000 following a successful prosecution for illegal dog breeding.

At Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday (Mar 10), before His Honour Judge Thomas KC, Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014.

The court imposed confiscation orders totalling £129,873.41 under the Proceeds of Crime Act across the four defendants. They were also ordered to pay £8,000 in costs, while each defendant received a £2,000 fine.

The investigation began in April 2021 after Carmarthenshire County Council’s Animal Health team received an enquiry from Peter Edwards about obtaining a dog breeding licence. Although licensing guidance was provided and a partial application was submitted in February 2022, this was later withdrawn.

In March 2024, the council received a complaint that puppies were being advertised for sale without the required licence. Officers subsequently contacted online advertising platforms and issued data requests to assess the scale of activity.

Analysis of records from Pets4Homes, Freeads and Gumtree revealed multiple litters being advertised by members of the same household.

Correspondence under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act confirmed that up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, including between 16 and 19 breeding females.

While some defendants claimed joint ownership of the dogs, others attempted to minimise their involvement.

The Herald understands that numerous puppy advertisements were posted between July 2020 and April 2025, demonstrating a sustained pattern of unlicensed breeding.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability, Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, said: “This case demonstrates the council’s firm stance against unlicensed and illegal dog breeding.

“These regulations are in place to protect animal welfare and ensure that breeding activities are subject to proper oversight. The scale of activity uncovered at this property was entirely unacceptable, and we welcome the court’s decision to issue significant confiscation orders under POCA.”

He added: “We urge anyone with concerns about illegal dog breeding to report it. Our Animal Health officers will continue to investigate thoroughly and take action against those who disregard the law.”

Residents are reminded that anyone breeding and selling dogs must comply with licensing regulations designed to protect both animal welfare and consumers.