WAYNE THOMAS BRIDGEND PAEDOPHILE CAUGHT HIDING GIRL IN HIS BATHROOM
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Bridgend Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing incident in Bridgend, police uncovered a troubling situation involving Wayne Thomas, a 28-year-old man with a known history of sexual offenses. The event unfolded when officers conducted an unannounced visit to Thomas's residence on Newcastle Hill, as part of ongoing monitoring mandated by his strict legal restrictions.
During the visit, authorities discovered a young girl hiding inside Thomas's bathroom, an alarming breach of the conditions set upon him. The police officer's visit was part of the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), designed to oversee convicted sex offenders and prevent further harm. The discovery was made purely by chance, highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring.
Further investigation revealed that Thomas had a picture of a baby stored on his mobile phone, raising additional concerns about his intentions and behavior. It was also reported that he had previously engaged in inappropriate conduct with schoolgirls, offering them crisps and sweets while they visited his flat. These actions were part of a pattern of misconduct, as Thomas had previously shown a group of young people pornography and supplied them with alcohol and cigarettes.
Thomas was subject to a sexual offences prevention order following his release from a lengthy prison sentence for two separate sex attacks committed in 1998, involving a young girl and a young boy. The order was intended to restrict his interactions and prevent further offenses. Despite these restrictions, Thomas had twice breached his license conditions, leading to his return to prison in 2005. The breaches included hosting up to ten children at his flat on four different occasions, where he engaged in inappropriate behavior, including exposing them to pornographic material and offering them alcohol and cigarettes.
Judge Eleri Rees addressed the court, emphasizing the severity of Thomas's violations. She stated, "There you had up to 10 children on four different occasions visiting your flat where you plied them with alcohol and cigarettes, exposed them to inappropriate comments and a pornographic DVD and book." The judge expressed relief that the girl was found, noting that her discovery was purely accidental. She explained, "The way she was discovered was purely by chance when an officer with responsibility under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa) called at your flat without warning and discovered a 13-year-old hiding in the bathroom. Not only was she in your flat, but attempts were made to conceal the fact, thereby involving the child in the deceit."
In light of his repeated violations, Judge Rees sentenced Thomas to two years in prison. She highlighted his persistent and repeated breaches of the court orders, to which Thomas admitted three violations. Following the case, Ian Lankshear, chief officer of South Wales Probation Service, commented on the importance of inter-agency cooperation. He said, "This is an example of the close working between probation, police, housing, and other agencies sharing information. We were able to ensure this man was apprehended before there were further victims. When he is released, he will be under Mappa supervision, and the public can feel a degree of confidence that Mappa does work to manage people who pose a risk."
During the visit, authorities discovered a young girl hiding inside Thomas's bathroom, an alarming breach of the conditions set upon him. The police officer's visit was part of the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), designed to oversee convicted sex offenders and prevent further harm. The discovery was made purely by chance, highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring.
Further investigation revealed that Thomas had a picture of a baby stored on his mobile phone, raising additional concerns about his intentions and behavior. It was also reported that he had previously engaged in inappropriate conduct with schoolgirls, offering them crisps and sweets while they visited his flat. These actions were part of a pattern of misconduct, as Thomas had previously shown a group of young people pornography and supplied them with alcohol and cigarettes.
Thomas was subject to a sexual offences prevention order following his release from a lengthy prison sentence for two separate sex attacks committed in 1998, involving a young girl and a young boy. The order was intended to restrict his interactions and prevent further offenses. Despite these restrictions, Thomas had twice breached his license conditions, leading to his return to prison in 2005. The breaches included hosting up to ten children at his flat on four different occasions, where he engaged in inappropriate behavior, including exposing them to pornographic material and offering them alcohol and cigarettes.
Judge Eleri Rees addressed the court, emphasizing the severity of Thomas's violations. She stated, "There you had up to 10 children on four different occasions visiting your flat where you plied them with alcohol and cigarettes, exposed them to inappropriate comments and a pornographic DVD and book." The judge expressed relief that the girl was found, noting that her discovery was purely accidental. She explained, "The way she was discovered was purely by chance when an officer with responsibility under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa) called at your flat without warning and discovered a 13-year-old hiding in the bathroom. Not only was she in your flat, but attempts were made to conceal the fact, thereby involving the child in the deceit."
In light of his repeated violations, Judge Rees sentenced Thomas to two years in prison. She highlighted his persistent and repeated breaches of the court orders, to which Thomas admitted three violations. Following the case, Ian Lankshear, chief officer of South Wales Probation Service, commented on the importance of inter-agency cooperation. He said, "This is an example of the close working between probation, police, housing, and other agencies sharing information. We were able to ensure this man was apprehended before there were further victims. When he is released, he will be under Mappa supervision, and the public can feel a degree of confidence that Mappa does work to manage people who pose a risk."