DAVID JONES SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN GWERSYLLT AND CAERNARFON
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Gwersyllt Sexual Abuser
In October 2020, a woman courageously confronted her past as she recounted the traumatic abuse she endured during her childhood at the hands of David Charles Jones. The incident took place in Gwersyllt, and the court proceedings were held at Caernarfon Crown Court, where Jones faced justice for his actions.
Jones, aged 61 and residing on Hamlington Avenue in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, was found guilty of seven counts of indecent and sexual assault involving a young girl under the age of 13. The court was told that Jones, who was described as a man with limited intellectual abilities, showed no remorse or understanding of the pain he caused his victim. His actions included inappropriate touching both over and under her clothing on multiple occasions, as well as coercing her to touch him.
The victim, fighting back tears, delivered a powerful victim impact statement in which she expressed her desire for Jones to be so terrified of reoffending that he would not even dare to dream of harming another child. She shared her emotional struggles, revealing how she found it difficult to articulate her feelings but felt compelled to speak out due to the nightmares and sleep disturbances that haunted her. She explained that she had resorted to self-harm, punching and pinching her legs, and staying awake to avoid the terror of sleep, which was filled with horrible nightmares.
She recounted how, after confiding in her mother about the abuse years later, her nightmares worsened, and she now relies on antidepressants to manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To escape the memories, she took a job away from North Wales, although she admitted this might have been an attempt to 'run away' from the possibility of encountering Jones again. She also shared her current decision to pause her travels to focus on her recovery, expressing her longing to feel normal and to have her own family someday.
The woman revealed her fears about becoming a mother, citing her concern that she might not be able to protect her children from similar abuse. She vividly remembered the devastating day she told her mother about the abuse, describing her mother’s comforting words and gentle kiss, which made her feel like a child again, wishing she could rewind time. Her heartfelt statement underscored her hope to break free from the cycle of secrets, nightmares, and medication, and to find happiness as a wife and mother.
She concluded her statement by demanding that Jones admit his wrongdoing, expressing her wish for him to be so afraid of reoffending that he would not even entertain the idea of harming another child. She emphasized that he had stolen a part of her childhood that she could never reclaim.
Judge Nicola Jones sentenced David Jones to five years in prison, emphasizing that only an immediate custodial sentence was appropriate given the severity of his crimes. The judge detailed that Jones had subjected his victim to regular sexual abuse over multiple occasions, during which she was unaware that his actions were wrong. The victim only reported the abuse as an adult.
While acknowledging that Jones was previously considered a man of good character who had worked diligently throughout his life, the judge noted that there was no evidence of re-offending after the abuse. However, she expressed concern about his lack of remorse and insight into the suffering he caused, highlighting the need to protect the public, especially young girls, from potential future harm.
As part of the court’s ruling, Jones was issued an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, prohibiting him from having any unsupervised contact with female children under 16. Additionally, an indefinite restraining order was put in place to prevent him from contacting the victim directly, ensuring her safety moving forward.
Jones, aged 61 and residing on Hamlington Avenue in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, was found guilty of seven counts of indecent and sexual assault involving a young girl under the age of 13. The court was told that Jones, who was described as a man with limited intellectual abilities, showed no remorse or understanding of the pain he caused his victim. His actions included inappropriate touching both over and under her clothing on multiple occasions, as well as coercing her to touch him.
The victim, fighting back tears, delivered a powerful victim impact statement in which she expressed her desire for Jones to be so terrified of reoffending that he would not even dare to dream of harming another child. She shared her emotional struggles, revealing how she found it difficult to articulate her feelings but felt compelled to speak out due to the nightmares and sleep disturbances that haunted her. She explained that she had resorted to self-harm, punching and pinching her legs, and staying awake to avoid the terror of sleep, which was filled with horrible nightmares.
She recounted how, after confiding in her mother about the abuse years later, her nightmares worsened, and she now relies on antidepressants to manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To escape the memories, she took a job away from North Wales, although she admitted this might have been an attempt to 'run away' from the possibility of encountering Jones again. She also shared her current decision to pause her travels to focus on her recovery, expressing her longing to feel normal and to have her own family someday.
The woman revealed her fears about becoming a mother, citing her concern that she might not be able to protect her children from similar abuse. She vividly remembered the devastating day she told her mother about the abuse, describing her mother’s comforting words and gentle kiss, which made her feel like a child again, wishing she could rewind time. Her heartfelt statement underscored her hope to break free from the cycle of secrets, nightmares, and medication, and to find happiness as a wife and mother.
She concluded her statement by demanding that Jones admit his wrongdoing, expressing her wish for him to be so afraid of reoffending that he would not even entertain the idea of harming another child. She emphasized that he had stolen a part of her childhood that she could never reclaim.
Judge Nicola Jones sentenced David Jones to five years in prison, emphasizing that only an immediate custodial sentence was appropriate given the severity of his crimes. The judge detailed that Jones had subjected his victim to regular sexual abuse over multiple occasions, during which she was unaware that his actions were wrong. The victim only reported the abuse as an adult.
While acknowledging that Jones was previously considered a man of good character who had worked diligently throughout his life, the judge noted that there was no evidence of re-offending after the abuse. However, she expressed concern about his lack of remorse and insight into the suffering he caused, highlighting the need to protect the public, especially young girls, from potential future harm.
As part of the court’s ruling, Jones was issued an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, prohibiting him from having any unsupervised contact with female children under 16. Additionally, an indefinite restraining order was put in place to prevent him from contacting the victim directly, ensuring her safety moving forward.