Dylan Lewis from Bethesda and Pwllheli Sentenced for Child Sexual Offences in North Wales
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Pwllheli Bethesda Child Sexual Abuser
In a series of disturbing incidents that have shocked the communities of Bethesda and Pwllheli, Dylan Lewis, aged 25, has been convicted and sentenced for multiple serious sexual offences involving underage girls. The court proceedings revealed a pattern of predatory behavior facilitated through social media platforms, with Lewis targeting vulnerable teenagers and attempting to manipulate them into sexual acts.
On December 2014, Lewis was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to persuade a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. The court also imposed an extended license period of four years upon his release, emphasizing the danger he poses to young females. Lewis, who resides at Bro Cynan in Pwllheli, had previously served time for engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl, and authorities highlighted that he had contacted approximately 1,000 young girls via social media, demonstrating a troubling pattern of online predatory behavior.
Judge Nicholas Parry addressed Lewis directly during the sentencing, stating that he was a significant threat to young girls and that his actions warranted strict supervision. Lewis faced charges of arranging the commission of a child sex offence and breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), which had been imposed following his earlier conviction. The jury at Mold Crown Court unanimously convicted him of both charges last month, after evidence was presented that detailed his inappropriate communications with a 15-year-old girl.
Prosecutor Myles Wilson explained that Lewis had exchanged numerous text messages with the girl, attempting to arrange a meeting for sexual purposes. The messages initially appeared innocent, with the girl informing him of her age, but they quickly escalated to explicit and sexual content. Lewis asked her for a photograph of herself in the bath and later made arrangements to meet her in person. During these exchanges, he expressed love for her, claimed he would do anything to see her every day, and even suggested they could live together. He spoke about getting engaged and having sex, revealing a disturbing level of obsession and manipulation.
When Lewis was arrested and interviewed by police, he admitted to texting the girl but claimed he believed she was 16 years old. Despite his denial of intent to commit a sexual offence, the court found the evidence compelling enough to convict him. In addition to his prison sentence, the judge issued a new SOPO to restrict his future activities and prevent him from contacting minors or accessing certain online platforms.
Earlier in November 2014, a father in Pwllheli discovered his daughter’s phone filled with messages from Lewis, who was attempting to lure her into having sex. The father’s intervention, along with a teacher’s guidance, prevented any meeting from taking place. The messages, which initially appeared innocent, soon turned sexual and explicit, with Lewis asking for photographs and proposing a relationship. He told the girl he loved her and wanted to live with her, further demonstrating his predatory intent.
Lewis’s background includes a history of previous convictions, notably for having sex with an underage girl. Despite denying the charges of arranging a child sex offence and breaching the SOPO, the court found the evidence sufficient for conviction. Judge Niclas Parry emphasized that Lewis’s actions were a serious breach of trust and a clear danger to young girls, describing his behavior as disturbing and of significant concern.
In a separate case from March 2011, Lewis, then 21 and originally from Bethesda, was sentenced for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl after approaching over 1,000 teenagers on Facebook. He admitted to taking the girl to a B&B in Holyhead, Anglesey, where they had unprotected sex five times. The court heard that Lewis had approached the girl online, knowing her age from her Facebook profile, and that he had confessed to a probation officer about his extensive online predatory behavior.
During the incident, Lewis, who was homeless at the time, had met the girl after she changed out of her school uniform and traveled with him to Holyhead. The court was told that he had a history of targeting young girls and that his actions were both serious and disturbing. He was sentenced to 27 months in prison, placed on the sex offender register for ten years, and subjected to a ten-year SOPO that banned him from befriending minors and restricted his internet use.
Judge Peter Heywood described Lewis’s conduct as a serious offence that warranted custody, citing the significant age difference and the nature of their meeting. While acknowledging that the girl had consented, the judge expressed concern about Lewis’s apparent interest in young girls and his potential for future offending. The court emphasized that the legislation aims to protect minors from exploitation, even when they appear to consent, and stressed the importance of supervision and preventative measures.
Throughout the proceedings, Lewis’s defense argued that his previous convictions were not of a sexual nature and that the age disparity was not substantial. They highlighted his troubled background, including a lack of family support and a history of living in hostels, which contributed to his social isolation. Nonetheless, the court maintained that his actions posed a significant risk to the safety of young girls and that his behavior warranted strict legal restrictions to prevent further harm.
On December 2014, Lewis was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to persuade a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. The court also imposed an extended license period of four years upon his release, emphasizing the danger he poses to young females. Lewis, who resides at Bro Cynan in Pwllheli, had previously served time for engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl, and authorities highlighted that he had contacted approximately 1,000 young girls via social media, demonstrating a troubling pattern of online predatory behavior.
Judge Nicholas Parry addressed Lewis directly during the sentencing, stating that he was a significant threat to young girls and that his actions warranted strict supervision. Lewis faced charges of arranging the commission of a child sex offence and breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO), which had been imposed following his earlier conviction. The jury at Mold Crown Court unanimously convicted him of both charges last month, after evidence was presented that detailed his inappropriate communications with a 15-year-old girl.
Prosecutor Myles Wilson explained that Lewis had exchanged numerous text messages with the girl, attempting to arrange a meeting for sexual purposes. The messages initially appeared innocent, with the girl informing him of her age, but they quickly escalated to explicit and sexual content. Lewis asked her for a photograph of herself in the bath and later made arrangements to meet her in person. During these exchanges, he expressed love for her, claimed he would do anything to see her every day, and even suggested they could live together. He spoke about getting engaged and having sex, revealing a disturbing level of obsession and manipulation.
When Lewis was arrested and interviewed by police, he admitted to texting the girl but claimed he believed she was 16 years old. Despite his denial of intent to commit a sexual offence, the court found the evidence compelling enough to convict him. In addition to his prison sentence, the judge issued a new SOPO to restrict his future activities and prevent him from contacting minors or accessing certain online platforms.
Earlier in November 2014, a father in Pwllheli discovered his daughter’s phone filled with messages from Lewis, who was attempting to lure her into having sex. The father’s intervention, along with a teacher’s guidance, prevented any meeting from taking place. The messages, which initially appeared innocent, soon turned sexual and explicit, with Lewis asking for photographs and proposing a relationship. He told the girl he loved her and wanted to live with her, further demonstrating his predatory intent.
Lewis’s background includes a history of previous convictions, notably for having sex with an underage girl. Despite denying the charges of arranging a child sex offence and breaching the SOPO, the court found the evidence sufficient for conviction. Judge Niclas Parry emphasized that Lewis’s actions were a serious breach of trust and a clear danger to young girls, describing his behavior as disturbing and of significant concern.
In a separate case from March 2011, Lewis, then 21 and originally from Bethesda, was sentenced for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl after approaching over 1,000 teenagers on Facebook. He admitted to taking the girl to a B&B in Holyhead, Anglesey, where they had unprotected sex five times. The court heard that Lewis had approached the girl online, knowing her age from her Facebook profile, and that he had confessed to a probation officer about his extensive online predatory behavior.
During the incident, Lewis, who was homeless at the time, had met the girl after she changed out of her school uniform and traveled with him to Holyhead. The court was told that he had a history of targeting young girls and that his actions were both serious and disturbing. He was sentenced to 27 months in prison, placed on the sex offender register for ten years, and subjected to a ten-year SOPO that banned him from befriending minors and restricted his internet use.
Judge Peter Heywood described Lewis’s conduct as a serious offence that warranted custody, citing the significant age difference and the nature of their meeting. While acknowledging that the girl had consented, the judge expressed concern about Lewis’s apparent interest in young girls and his potential for future offending. The court emphasized that the legislation aims to protect minors from exploitation, even when they appear to consent, and stressed the importance of supervision and preventative measures.
Throughout the proceedings, Lewis’s defense argued that his previous convictions were not of a sexual nature and that the age disparity was not substantial. They highlighted his troubled background, including a lack of family support and a history of living in hostels, which contributed to his social isolation. Nonetheless, the court maintained that his actions posed a significant risk to the safety of young girls and that his behavior warranted strict legal restrictions to prevent further harm.