Guy Brigdale

Guy Brigdale

34, Male Custodial - 12y

Swansea

Offender ID: 5ed9dae6-5e54-42d0-8154-5d7b1aa0149d

Offence Summary

Guy Brigdale sent sexual messages to a decoy account he believed belonged to a 14-year-old girl, leading to his arrest and conviction on multiple child sexual offence charges. He was sentenced to an extended 12-year term for his actions.

Full Description

A man from Swansea has been imprisoned following his conviction for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child through online messages sent to a decoy account. Guy Brigdale, aged 34 and residing in Fforestfach, was caught after exchanging explicit content with what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl in January 2025.

The case came to light when Brigdale initiated contact and sent messages that included attempts to engage in sexual communication, incite sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15, cause a child to view sexual images, and arrange to meet a child under 16 after grooming. These actions formed the basis of multiple charges to which he pleaded guilty. Additionally, Brigdale breached a pre-existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order, compounding the severity of his offences.

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child
Attempting to cause/incite a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity
Attempting to cause a child aged 13-15 to watch/look at an image of sexual activity
Attempting to meet a child under the age of 16 following grooming
Breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Following his guilty plea, Brigdale received an extended sentence of 12 years, reflecting the court's recognition of the potential harm posed by his behaviour. The prosecution was handled by South Wales Police, who emphasised the abhorrent nature of the communications in a statement released on 14 May 2025.

Detective Sergeant Samuel Stanway of South Wales Police commented: “The messages sent by Guy Brigdale, to an individual he believed was a child, were abhorrent. There is no place for anyone who willingly engages in sexual communication with a child in our society. It is very fortunate that this wasn’t a real child involved in the conversation, as they could have been posed a great danger by someone like Guy Brigdale. The right place for him is prison, as is highlighted by this lengthy sentence.” This operation underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to protect children from online predators through the use of decoy accounts.

Location

City: Swansea

Case Details

Police Force: South Wales Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to South Wales 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: south-wales.police.uk

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