Evans missed initial court hearing but later pleaded guilty to both offences
A LLANELLI man has been sentenced at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to two separate offences — sending explicit images to cause distress and possessing an illegal weapon.
Craig Evans, aged 46, of Dolau Fawr, Llanelli, appeared before District Judge J Layton on Wednesday (May 8), where he was sentenced for two offences committed on the same day earlier this year.
The court heard that on March 3, 2025, Evans intentionally sent a photograph and film of his genitals to a woman, for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification, while being reckless as to whether she would be caused alarm, distress, or humiliation. The offence was contrary to section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
On the same day, police also discovered a prohibited weapon at Evans’ home address — a gravity locking baton — an item banned under section 141(1A) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.
Evans indicated a guilty plea to both charges on March 27, 2025, but failed to attend court that day, prompting the issue of a warrant for his arrest without bail.
The prosecution was led by Ann Griffiths for CPS Wales (South West), based at Swansea Central Police Station.
Evans was finally brought before the court on May 8 for sentencing. The Herald understands sentencing details will be made available in due course.
