OWEN DAVIES FROM SAUNDERSFOOT ON SEX OFFENDERS' REGISTER AFTER CHILD IMAGE CHARGES IN SWANSEA

In a case that has drawn significant attention, Owen Davies, a 24-year-old former soldier from Saundersfoot, has been placed on the sex offenders’ register following his guilty plea to multiple charges related to the possession of indecent images of a child. The proceedings took place at Swansea Crown Court, where Davies appeared to face the serious allegations against him.

Davies, who resides on Pennant Avenue in Saundersfoot, admitted to possessing two category B images depicting a child, along with an additional charge of possessing twelve category C images of a child. These images are classified under the UK’s legal framework for indecent material, with category B indicating a higher level of explicitness than category C. The court was also informed of a third charge concerning 'extreme pornography,' which Davies denies. Barrister Jon Tarrant, representing the Crown, described this particular charge as significant, but Judge Geraint Walters decided that it should remain on file until sentencing.

The offences in question occurred in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, between February 1, 2017, and August 4, 2020. During this period, Davies was stationed at Squadron 3 Regiment, Dalton Barracks, which is a military installation. The court heard that Davies has since left the army, a decision attributed by Mr. Tarrant to the ongoing legal proceedings against him.

Judge Walters ordered that the sentencing be postponed to allow for a comprehensive pre-sentence report to be prepared by the probation service. This report will consider all relevant factors before the court determines the appropriate punishment. The sentencing hearing has been scheduled for September 15, and until then, Davies remains on the sex offenders’ register, reflecting the gravity of the charges and the court’s concern for public safety.