Matthew Cai Pritchard

24, Male Custodial - 4y 2025-07-22

Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey

Offender ID: d7314639-202c-4fce-b546-f619d28ce2e6

Offence Summary

Matthew Cai Pritchard groomed a teenage girl aged 13 to 16 via social media, supplied her with alcohol, engaged in sexual activity with her, and coerced her into posing for intimate photos. He was sentenced to four years in prison for these child sexual offences.

Full Description

A 24-year-old man from Caergeiliog, North Wales, has been imprisoned for grooming and sexually exploiting a vulnerable teenage girl. Matthew Cai Pritchard, residing at Dol Eithin, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, where he pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual communication with a child.

The offences occurred when Pritchard was aged 18 to 19. He initiated contact with the victim, who was between 13 and 16 years old, through social media messages. This online grooming quickly escalated to in-person meetings, during which Pritchard provided the girl with alcohol before engaging in sexual intercourse with her. Additionally, he manipulated her into posing for intimate photographs, further exploiting her vulnerability.

At the sentencing hearing, Judge Rhys Rowlands imposed a four-year custodial sentence on Pritchard. In recognition of the serious nature of the crimes, he was also subjected to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order designed to protect the victim indefinitely. The case was investigated by North Wales Police, with Detective Constable Sarah Jones commenting on the profound impact of Pritchard's actions: “Pritchard groomed and manipulated a vulnerable young girl when he was himself an adult. This experience has had a devastating impact on the victim’s life. She has been incredibly brave to report what happened to her and I hope this sentencing will provide her with the reassurance to move forward.”

The prosecution highlighted the predatory behaviour exhibited by Pritchard, who took advantage of the significant age gap and the girl's youth to perpetrate these sexual offences. North Wales Police emphasised their commitment to safeguarding children, noting that the victim's courage in coming forward was instrumental in securing the conviction. This case serves as a stark reminder of the long-term harm caused by child sexual exploitation, with authorities continuing to urge victims to report such abuses regardless of when they occurred.

Location

City: Caergeiliog

County: Isle of Anglesey

Address: Dol Eithin

Case Details

Police Force: North Wales Police

Sentence Length: 4 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: March 2028
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: July 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to North 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: northwales.police.uk

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