TIMOTHY MORT FROM LLANELLI FACES BACKLASH OVER CHILD SEX OFFENDER REVELATIONS IN WALES
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Llanelli Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sparked widespread concern and outrage within the community of Llanelli, Timothy Peter Mort, aged 35, has become the subject of intense scrutiny following his criminal convictions related to the possession and creation of indecent images of children. The events unfolded in Swansea, where Mort appeared before Swansea Crown Court in August to face multiple charges. He pleaded guilty to 16 counts of making indecent photographs and an additional charge involving the possession of 307 indecent images. The images ranged in severity, with some depicting children as young as four years old, all under the age of 12, and categorized across various levels of seriousness, from the least severe to the most explicit.
Judge Peter Heywood, presiding over the case, acknowledged the gravity of the charges but opted against a custodial sentence. Instead, he imposed a three-year community order, emphasizing that Mort could better address his issues outside of prison through rehabilitative measures. The judge noted that while Mort could have faced up to 18 months behind bars, the decision to avoid immediate incarceration was made in the interest of long-term public safety, believing that a constructive approach would serve the community better.
Despite the court's leniency, Mort’s conviction has not quelled the controversy surrounding his case. Recently, he has publicly expressed fears for his safety, claiming that an online campaign aimed at exposing him has put both his life and his mother’s well-being at risk. The campaign, hosted on Facebook under the title “Expose child offenders and make parents aware of who they are,” was established earlier this month. Its description explicitly states: “Timothy Mort from Llanelli, convicted in August last year as a child sex offender but has been covering it up so nobody knows, everyone should know about this.”
Mort has taken legal action by sending a letter to the page’s creator, Anna Winstone, demanding its removal. In the letter, which was posted on the Facebook page, Mort claimed that the content was spreading falsehoods and that it had caused him to live in fear for his safety. He also expressed concern about the impact on his mother’s health and well-being, accusing Winstone of maliciously and intentionally putting both his and his mother’s lives at risk. The letter read: “Not only are you spreading lies about me, but due to the content, I am now living in fear of my safety. I am also concerned as to the effect of your actions on the health and wellbeing of my mother. You have wilfully and with malice put both my life and that of my mother at risk. You have made no attempt to discover the truth but have accused me of imaginary crimes which bear no resemblance to the facts.”
In response, Winstone defended her actions, stating that Mort’s claims were unfounded. She argued that he had already admitted to the charges and that the campaign was intended to inform the public about his past. She said: “He needs a hard knock down to reality because he has pleaded guilty to the charges, he admitted having the images so how we are spreading lies I really don’t know. Timothy Mort, you will be known for what you have done, you victimized those children for your own personal sick games which is lower than a worm’s stomach.”
The Facebook page has garnered significant attention, with over 1,100 likes. The creator’s husband, David Winstone, clarified that the page was not a “hate page,” but rather a means to inform the community. He stated: “I don’t think it’s a safety issue as it’s letting people know what you are, not gathering gangs to attack you.” Despite the controversy, the police have maintained a stance of non-interference regarding the page, with a spokesperson from South Wales Police stating that they could not comment on individual cases but assured the public that strict procedures are in place for managing sex offenders and ensuring community safety.
Meanwhile, the case from August 2012 also highlights Mort’s criminal history. He was spared jail at that time after admitting to making indecent images, with the judge emphasizing that addressing his issues outside prison would be more beneficial for public protection. The images found ranged from less severe to highly explicit, including children as young as four. Police had monitored Mort’s internet activity, leading to his arrest in Llansamlet, where officers seized multiple hard drives, a DVD, and a computer containing indecent images. The court noted that Mort’s explanations during police interviews were suspicious, but ultimately, the judge decided that a community-based approach would serve the best interests of society, imposing a three-year supervision order and requiring Mort to register as a sex offender for five years, along with a sexual offences prevention order.
Judge Peter Heywood, presiding over the case, acknowledged the gravity of the charges but opted against a custodial sentence. Instead, he imposed a three-year community order, emphasizing that Mort could better address his issues outside of prison through rehabilitative measures. The judge noted that while Mort could have faced up to 18 months behind bars, the decision to avoid immediate incarceration was made in the interest of long-term public safety, believing that a constructive approach would serve the community better.
Despite the court's leniency, Mort’s conviction has not quelled the controversy surrounding his case. Recently, he has publicly expressed fears for his safety, claiming that an online campaign aimed at exposing him has put both his life and his mother’s well-being at risk. The campaign, hosted on Facebook under the title “Expose child offenders and make parents aware of who they are,” was established earlier this month. Its description explicitly states: “Timothy Mort from Llanelli, convicted in August last year as a child sex offender but has been covering it up so nobody knows, everyone should know about this.”
Mort has taken legal action by sending a letter to the page’s creator, Anna Winstone, demanding its removal. In the letter, which was posted on the Facebook page, Mort claimed that the content was spreading falsehoods and that it had caused him to live in fear for his safety. He also expressed concern about the impact on his mother’s health and well-being, accusing Winstone of maliciously and intentionally putting both his and his mother’s lives at risk. The letter read: “Not only are you spreading lies about me, but due to the content, I am now living in fear of my safety. I am also concerned as to the effect of your actions on the health and wellbeing of my mother. You have wilfully and with malice put both my life and that of my mother at risk. You have made no attempt to discover the truth but have accused me of imaginary crimes which bear no resemblance to the facts.”
In response, Winstone defended her actions, stating that Mort’s claims were unfounded. She argued that he had already admitted to the charges and that the campaign was intended to inform the public about his past. She said: “He needs a hard knock down to reality because he has pleaded guilty to the charges, he admitted having the images so how we are spreading lies I really don’t know. Timothy Mort, you will be known for what you have done, you victimized those children for your own personal sick games which is lower than a worm’s stomach.”
The Facebook page has garnered significant attention, with over 1,100 likes. The creator’s husband, David Winstone, clarified that the page was not a “hate page,” but rather a means to inform the community. He stated: “I don’t think it’s a safety issue as it’s letting people know what you are, not gathering gangs to attack you.” Despite the controversy, the police have maintained a stance of non-interference regarding the page, with a spokesperson from South Wales Police stating that they could not comment on individual cases but assured the public that strict procedures are in place for managing sex offenders and ensuring community safety.
Meanwhile, the case from August 2012 also highlights Mort’s criminal history. He was spared jail at that time after admitting to making indecent images, with the judge emphasizing that addressing his issues outside prison would be more beneficial for public protection. The images found ranged from less severe to highly explicit, including children as young as four. Police had monitored Mort’s internet activity, leading to his arrest in Llansamlet, where officers seized multiple hard drives, a DVD, and a computer containing indecent images. The court noted that Mort’s explanations during police interviews were suspicious, but ultimately, the judge decided that a community-based approach would serve the best interests of society, imposing a three-year supervision order and requiring Mort to register as a sex offender for five years, along with a sexual offences prevention order.