Shaun Smith

Shaun Smith, a 60-year-old resident of Glanafon in Betws, Ammanford, has once again appeared in court for violating the conditions of his sexual harm prevention order. This order was imposed following his conviction in December 2018 at Swansea Crown Court, where he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for attempting to groom a minor online.

In 2018, Smith engaged in explicit messaging on Facebook with an individual he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, offering to take her virginity and arranging to meet at a McDonald's restaurant. These actions led to his imprisonment, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and the imposition of a sexual harm prevention order designed to restrict his access to potential victims and monitor his online activities.

On 21 October 2024, Smith faced charges at Llanelli Magistrates' Court for two counts of breaching the order. The allegations state that he failed to notify police within three days of acquiring an internet-enabled device and refused to produce the device when requested by officers in Ammanford on 20 October 2024. Smith pleaded guilty to both offences during the hearing.

Following his plea, the court remanded Smith into custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on 11 November 2024. This incident marks a repeat breach, as the article notes he has admitted to similar violations previously. The case was reported by the South Wales Guardian, with coverage by court and crime reporter Tom Moody.