Nicholas Mitchell

A man from London has been jailed for more than eight years after being convicted of serious sexual offences against a woman in the seaside town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

Nicholas Mitchell, who was 55 at the time of the incident, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration. The offences occurred on 1 May 2021 in Tenby, a popular coastal location in west Wales. Mitchell, originally from Park Avenue in West Wickham, Bromley, denied the charges but was found guilty following a trial on 11 November.

The court heard details of the attack, during which Mitchell sexually assaulted and raped the victim. Dyfed-Powys Police investigated the case, leading to Mitchell's arrest and subsequent prosecution. Judge Huw Rees, presiding over the case, described the offences as 'vile' in sentencing remarks, emphasising the severity of the crimes committed against the woman.

• Mitchell was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years' imprisonment.
• He must register as a sex offender for life.
• The trial took place at Swansea Crown Court, serving the west Wales region.

This case underscores the commitment of Dyfed-Powys Police and the Crown Prosecution Service to tackling sexual violence. The conviction was reported by the Western Telegraph, highlighting ongoing efforts to ensure justice for victims in Pembrokeshire and beyond. No further details on the victim's identity were released, in line with legal protections for those affected by sexual offences.