KYNON CRISP'S BOMB THREAT SHOCKS CARDIFF: SEX OFFENDER'S DANGEROUS PLOY AT NEWPORT CROWN COURT
In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community of Cardiff, 18-year-old Kynon Crisp, a known sex offender, was involved in a serious breach of his legal restrictions when he made a threatening call to emergency services.The incident unfolded on June 16, when Crisp contacted the 999 emergency line, revealing alarming intentions that could have resulted in tragedy.
During the call, Crisp claimed that a friend had constructed a canister bomb, which he was contemplating igniting.
He told the emergency operator, "My mate is good at explosives and he's made me a canister bomb and I am tempted to light this." He further explained that his plan was to place the device under a gas line, which he believed would cause an explosion, potentially killing him and destroying his flat.
His words were laced with a chilling sense of intent, as he stated, "If I light this I don't have to go to court and I don't have to go to prison." Following this alarming confession, police officers responded swiftly to Crisp’s residence located on Tudor Street in the Riverside area of Cardiff.
Upon arrival, they discovered a makeshift device consisting of deodorant cans tied together and coated in wax, indicating a clear attempt to create an explosive.
The police promptly arrested Crisp and took him into custody for further investigation.
Prosecutor Alice Sykes provided context about Crisp’s background, revealing that he had previously been subjected to a sexual harm prevention order for five years following convictions for sexual assault and voyeurism.
Despite these restrictions, Crisp had been attending Cardiff Bay police station as part of his compliance with the order.
However, authorities uncovered that he had recently downloaded a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on a new phone, an act intended to conceal his online activity, which included viewing pornography—a violation of his court-imposed conditions.
During the subsequent court proceedings at Newport Crown Court, Crisp pleaded guilty to charges of making a bomb hoax and breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
His defense, presented by Ruth Smith, described him as a “complex individual” with learning difficulties, equating his understanding to that of a 12-year-old.
Smith highlighted Crisp’s troubled upbringing, noting he was placed into care at the age of nine, which contributed to his challenging circumstances.
Judge Daniel Williams sentenced Crisp to six months in prison.
The sentence will be served in two halves, with Crisp spending the first three months in custody before being released on license to serve the remainder of his sentence under supervision.
This case underscores the ongoing concerns about the safety and rehabilitation of individuals with a history of sexual offenses, especially when they engage in threatening and potentially violent behavior.
