Andrew Morgan

A paedophile from Blackwood, South Wales, was sentenced at Newport Magistrates' Court after being found in possession of vile child sex abuse images. Andrew Morgan, aged 40, of Woodland Road, Springfield, Pontllanfraith, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children.

The court heard that during a police raid on his home on an unspecified date, officers discovered 12 category A images—the most severe classification, depicting young victims being raped—as well as one category B image and one category C image. These offences were committed on 26 June, though the year was not specified in court proceedings.

Morgan was jailed for eight months, but the sentence was suspended for two years. In addition to the suspended custodial term, he was ordered to complete a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement and to register as a sex offender for 10 years. A sexual harm prevention order was imposed on him until 2035 to protect the public from further harm. He was also required to pay a £187 victim surcharge and £85 in costs.

The case was reported by the South Wales Argus, highlighting the severity of child exploitation material and the judicial response in Gwent. No further details on the police investigation were provided, but the raid underscores ongoing efforts by Gwent Police to combat child sexual abuse offences in the community.