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Pembrokeshire Herald
11-05-2025
- Pembrokeshire Herald
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A CARMARTHENSHIRE man who raped and sexually abused two children, will spend the next 12 years behind bars, thanks to the courage of his victims. Lloyd Davies, 29, of Caecoed, Llandybie, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, May 9, 2025). His victims, both girls, were aged between six and 11 years old at the time of the offences. One of Davies' victims bravely came forward after confiding in a friend and subsequently a counsellor in her college, before reporting the crimes to the police in December 2022. The court heard that Davies first raped her while they played the computer game, Minecraft, when she was still in primary school. The significance of the computer game and accounts provided by both victim and suspect proved invaluable in the court proceedings, providing additional strength and credibility to the victims' allegations in court, which led to a unanimous guilty verdict. The victim suffered four further incidents of sexual abuse and rape by Davies. She admitted that it had impacted her childhood and that her anxiety stemmed from years of abuse and concealing the truth. Following Davies' arrest, a second victim came forward to the police. She said that she had been sexually abused by him when she was around nine years old. A police investigation was carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police which resulted in Lloyd Davies being found guilty of three counts of raping a child under 13, two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault on a child under 13 and making a category A indecent image of a child, when he appeared before Swansea Crown Court on March 26, 2025. Speaking after Davies' sentencing, Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: 'This case is an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse. I can assure any victim contemplating whether or not to come forward that a delay in reporting does not mean you will not be listened to or believed. 'Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out. 'A comprehensive police investigation by Detective Constable Katie Rees resulted in a number of charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service. DC Rees provided expert support for the victims and their families throughout the investigation, providing them with the confidence to proceed and provide evidence in court. 'Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the two victims in this case, who have been extremely courageous in coming forward to police and recounting the trauma they suffered as young children. 'They have showed immense strength, character and resilience and should be proud of how they have conducted themselves throughout the investigation. 'It is thanks to their bravery that Lloyd Davies will now spend a significant spell in prison, making our communities a safer place. I hope today's sentence will give some sense of closure and they can now try and move on with their lives.' The victims of this case wish to thank the police for the amazing support received throughout the process and would encourage others to come forward, reassuring victims that if they find the strength to come forward and talk, they will be listened to. If you need support for rape or sexual offence, you can find help and support here: Support after rape and sexual assault | Dyfed-Powys PoliceTo report a rape or sexual offence, visit our website here: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Dyfed-Powys Police
Western Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Llandybie child rapist Lloyd Davies jailed for 12 years
Lloyd Davies, 29, of Caecoed, Llandybie, Ammanford was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Swansea Crown Court yesterday, Friday, May 9. His victims, both girls, were aged between six and 11 years old at the time of the offences. One of Davies' victims bravely came forward after confiding in a friend and subsequently a counsellor in her college, before reporting the crimes to the police in December 2022. The court heard that Davies first raped her while they played the computer game, Minecraft, when she was still in primary school. The significance of the computer game and accounts provided by both victim and suspect proved invaluable in the court proceedings, providing additional strength and credibility to the victims' allegations in court, which led to a unanimous guilty verdict. The victim suffered four further incidents of sexual abuse and rape by Davies. She admitted that it had impacted her childhood and that her anxiety stemmed from years of abuse and concealing the truth. Following Davies' arrest, a second victim came forward to the police. She said that she had been sexually abused by him when she was around nine years old. A police investigation was carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police which resulted in Lloyd Davies being found guilty of three counts of raping a child under 13, two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault on a child under 13 and making a category A indecent image of a child, when he appeared before Swansea Crown Court on March 26, 2025. Speaking after Davies' sentencing, Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: 'This case is an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse. I can assure any victim contemplating whether or not to come forward that a delay in reporting does not mean you will not be listened to or believed. 'Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out. 'A comprehensive police investigation by Detective Constable Katie Rees resulted in a number of charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service. DC Rees provided expert support for the victims and their families throughout the investigation, providing them with the confidence to proceed and provide evidence in court. 'Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the two victims in this case, who have been extremely courageous in coming forward to police and recounting the trauma they suffered as young children. 'They have showed immense strength, character and resilience and should be proud of how they have conducted themselves throughout the investigation. 'It is thanks to their bravery that Lloyd Davies will now spend a significant spell in prison, making our communities a safer place. I hope today's sentence will give some sense of closure and they can now try and move on with their lives.' The victims in this case also thanked the police for the 'amazing support' received throughout the process. Through Dyfed-Powys Police they encouraged others to come forward, reassuring victims that if they find the strength to come forward and talk, they will be listened to. If you need support for rape or sexual offence, you can find help and support at linked above. To report a rape or sexual offence, visit linked above.
Pembrokeshire Herald
10-05-2025
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Carmarthenshire man jailed for 12 years for historic child sexual offences
A CARMARTHENSHIRE man who raped and sexually abused two children, will spend the next 12 years behind bars, thanks to the courage of his victims. Lloyd Davies, 29, of Caecoed, Llandybie, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, May 9, 2025). His victims, both girls, were aged between six and 11 years old at the time of the offences. One of Davies' victims bravely came forward after confiding in a friend and subsequently a counsellor in her college, before reporting the crimes to the police in December 2022. The court heard that Davies first raped her while they played the computer game, Minecraft, when she was still in primary school. The significance of the computer game and accounts provided by both victim and suspect proved invaluable in the court proceedings, providing additional strength and credibility to the victims' allegations in court, which led to a unanimous guilty verdict. The victim suffered four further incidents of sexual abuse and rape by Davies. She admitted that it had impacted her childhood and that her anxiety stemmed from years of abuse and concealing the truth. Following Davies' arrest, a second victim came forward to the police. She said that she had been sexually abused by him when she was around nine years old. A police investigation was carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police which resulted in Lloyd Davies being found guilty of three counts of raping a child under 13, two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault on a child under 13 and making a category A indecent image of a child, when he appeared before Swansea Crown Court on March 26, 2025. Speaking after Davies' sentencing, Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: 'This case is an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse. I can assure any victim contemplating whether or not to come forward that a delay in reporting does not mean you will not be listened to or believed. 'Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out. 'A comprehensive police investigation by Detective Constable Katie Rees resulted in a number of charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service. DC Rees provided expert support for the victims and their families throughout the investigation, providing them with the confidence to proceed and provide evidence in court. 'Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the two victims in this case, who have been extremely courageous in coming forward to police and recounting the trauma they suffered as young children. 'They have showed immense strength, character and resilience and should be proud of how they have conducted themselves throughout the investigation. 'It is thanks to their bravery that Lloyd Davies will now spend a significant spell in prison, making our communities a safer place. I hope today's sentence will give some sense of closure and they can now try and move on with their lives.' The victims of this case wish to thank the police for the amazing support received throughout the process and would encourage others to come forward, reassuring victims that if they find the strength to come forward and talk, they will be listened to. If you need support for rape or sexual offence, you can find help and support here: Support after rape and sexual assault | Dyfed-Powys PoliceTo report a rape or sexual offence, visit our website here: Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Dyfed-Powys Police
South Wales Guardian
10-05-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Llandybie child rapist Lloyd Davies jailed for 12 years
Lloyd Davies, 29, of Caecoed, Llandybie, Ammanford was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Swansea Crown Court yesterday, Friday, May 9. His victims, both girls, were aged between six and 11 years old at the time of the offences. One of Davies' victims bravely came forward after confiding in a friend and subsequently a counsellor in her college, before reporting the crimes to the police in December 2022. The court heard that Davies first raped her while they played the computer game, Minecraft, when she was still in primary school. The significance of the computer game and accounts provided by both victim and suspect proved invaluable in the court proceedings, providing additional strength and credibility to the victims' allegations in court, which led to a unanimous guilty verdict. The victim suffered four further incidents of sexual abuse and rape by Davies. She admitted that it had impacted her childhood and that her anxiety stemmed from years of abuse and concealing the truth. Following Davies' arrest, a second victim came forward to the police. She said that she had been sexually abused by him when she was around nine years old. A police investigation was carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police which resulted in Lloyd Davies being found guilty of three counts of raping a child under 13, two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault on a child under 13 and making a category A indecent image of a child, when he appeared before Swansea Crown Court on March 26, 2025. Speaking after Davies' sentencing, Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: 'This case is an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse. I can assure any victim contemplating whether or not to come forward that a delay in reporting does not mean you will not be listened to or believed. 'Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out. 'A comprehensive police investigation by Detective Constable Katie Rees resulted in a number of charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service. DC Rees provided expert support for the victims and their families throughout the investigation, providing them with the confidence to proceed and provide evidence in court. 'Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the two victims in this case, who have been extremely courageous in coming forward to police and recounting the trauma they suffered as young children. 'They have showed immense strength, character and resilience and should be proud of how they have conducted themselves throughout the investigation. 'It is thanks to their bravery that Lloyd Davies will now spend a significant spell in prison, making our communities a safer place. I hope today's sentence will give some sense of closure and they can now try and move on with their lives.' The victims in this case also thanked the police for the 'amazing support' received throughout the process. Through Dyfed-Powys Police they encouraged others to come forward, reassuring victims that if they find the strength to come forward and talk, they will be listened to. If you need support for rape or sexual offence, you can find help and support at linked above. To report a rape or sexual offence, visit linked above.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Wales Online
'It's never too late to speak out' say police, as man jailed for raping two young girls
'It's never too late to speak out' say police, as man jailed for raping two young girls Lloyd Davies from Llandybie was found guilty by a jury of a string of sexual offences including three counts of rape Lloyd Davies from Llandybie has been jailed after being found guilty of raping two young girls (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police ) A man has been jailed after he subjected two young girls to a campaign of sexual abuse including rape over a number of years. Lloyd Davies, aged 29, of Caecoed, Llandybie, Carmarthenshire, had previously been found guilty by a jury of three counts of rape of a child under the age of 13, two counts of causing/inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual assault of a child under 13, and one count of making indecent images of a child. Police said Davies first raped one girl while they played the computer game, Minecraft. The court heard the significance of the computer game and accounts provided by both victim and suspect proved invaluable in the court proceedings, providing additional strength and credibility to the victims' allegations in court. Following Davies' arrest, a second victim came forward to the police. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Personal impact statements heard in court revealed the effect the abuse had on Davies's victims. Article continues below One of the victims read her statement in court. She said: 'From day one I knew it was not right. It was like a sinking feeling. The first time Lloyd did what he did I felt guilty. "I just wanted it all to stop and for it all to be a nightmare. I harm myself as a coping mechanism. My life has not been mine to live because he has taken away so much from me. "What Lloyd has done to me changed me as a person. I can't even look in the mirror. I blamed myself for everything that has happened for a long time.' The second victim's impact statement was read to the court by the prosecution barrister, Helen Randall. She said: 'When this first happened I did not know how to feel. "I was made to feel that what he did was normal. The things he would do to me made me feel really uncomfortable. 'He took something from me that I will never get back.' The victim added that she had tried to take her own life as a consequence of Davies's actions. In mitigation, defence barrister James Hartson said Davies was a 'young man whose only meaningful relationship has been with his parents". Mr Hartson added: "He has suffered with social anxiety which has only increased since his arrest. He maintains his denial (with regards to the offences) but he has engaged well already with the prison regime (since being remanded in custody awaiting sentence).' His Honour Judge Geraint Walters addressed Davies at the end of his sentencing hearing, held at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, May 9. Judge Walters said: 'There is no such thing as recovering from it (sexual abuse). For the rest of the victims' lives it will consume them.' Davies was made the subject of two indefinite restraining orders, banning him from making any contact with either of his victims for the rest of their lives, and made to sign the Sex Offenders' Register for the rest of his life. He was also jailed for a total of 13 years, made up of 12 years imprisonment with an extended sentence period of one year due to him being considered a dangerous offender. Speaking after Davies' sentencing, Detective Sergeant Carl Pocock of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: 'This case is an important reminder that justice can still be served years after any abuse. "I can assure any victim contemplating whether or not to come forward that a delay in reporting does not mean you will not be listened to or believed. 'Our specialist officers will listen and support you through the process, no matter how long ago the crime may have taken place. I hope this outcome demonstrates that it is never too late to speak out. 'A comprehensive police investigation by Detective Constable Katie Rees resulted in a number of charges being authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service. "DC Rees provided expert support for the victims and their families throughout the investigation, providing them with the confidence to proceed and provide evidence in court. 'Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the two victims in this case, who have been extremely courageous in coming forward to police and recounting the trauma they suffered as young children. 'They have showed immense strength, character and resilience and should be proud of how they have conducted themselves throughout the investigation. 'It is thanks to their bravery that Lloyd Davies will now spend a significant spell in prison, making our communities a safer place. I hope today's sentence will give some sense of closure and they can now try and move on with their lives." A Dyfed Powys Police statement said that the victims wished to thank the police for the amazing support received throughout the process and would encourage others to come forward, reassuring victims that if they find the strength to come forward and talk, they will be listened to. Article continues below If you need support for rape or sexual offence, you can find help and support here. You can report a rape or sexual offence here
