Mark De La Mare

A 63-year-old man from Powys, Mark De La Mare, has been convicted of sexual assault at Mold Crown Court. The trial concluded on Monday, November 17, with De La Mare found guilty of the offence that took place in Llanfair Caereinion in 2023.

De La Mare, residing at Cae Dafydd in Meifod, initially entered a not guilty plea when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on December 10 of the previous year. The case was subsequently transferred to Mold Crown Court for trial. Following the guilty verdict, the proceedings were adjourned to allow for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. De La Mare is scheduled to return to Mold Crown Court for sentencing on December 15.

The conviction stems from an incident of sexual assault reported in the Llanfair Caereinion area, a small town in Powys, Wales. Court records indicate that the offence was committed in 2023, though specific details of the incident were not disclosed in the public reporting to protect the privacy of those involved. The trial at Mold Crown Court, which serves North Wales and parts of Cheshire, involved evidence presented over several days leading to the unanimous guilty verdict.

Local media, including the County Times, reported on the outcome, highlighting the seriousness of sexual assault cases in the region. No further comments were issued by the court or the prosecution at this stage, pending the sentencing hearing. Dyfed-Powys Police, responsible for the Powys area, investigated the matter, though specific details on the investigation process remain limited in available reports.