Shaun Smith

Shaun Smith

60, Male

Betws, Carmarthenshire

Offender ID: 1659ee88-fefc-4543-a5ff-a9d8c5b4af30

Offence Summary

Shaun Smith, a registered sex offender, admitted to breaching his sexual harm prevention order by failing to notify police of acquiring an internet-enabled device and refusing to produce it for inspection. He was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.

Full Description

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.

Location

City: Betws

County: Carmarthenshire

Address: Glanafon

Case Details

Police Force: Dyfed-Powys Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Dyfed-Powys Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: southwalesguardian.co.uk

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