ALEX LLOYD FROM SHAW AND BRYNTEG SENTENCED FOR CHILD AND ANIMAL SEXUAL IMAGE OFFENSES

In April 2019, a man from the Wrexham area, specifically residing in Brynteg, was handed a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of possessing and making indecent images of children and animals. Alex Lloyd, aged 25, who lived on Long Lane in Brynteg, was convicted of downloading explicit images that involved minors and animals, a crime that has sparked concern within the local community.

Following his conviction, Lloyd received a 27-week prison term, which was suspended for two years. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 60 days of rehabilitation and was mandated to register as a sex offender with the police for a period of ten years. A sexual harm prevention order was also imposed, lasting for a decade, to restrict his activities and monitor his behavior.

Judge Rhys Rowlands emphasized the severity of the offenses, noting that the nature of the images and the ages of the children involved heightened the seriousness of the case. Despite Lloyd’s lack of previous convictions and his generally isolated lifestyle outside of his employment, the judge pointed out that the number of images was relatively low. The judge also acknowledged Lloyd’s struggles with anxiety and depression, which may have influenced his actions.

The court heard that police, acting on intelligence, examined Lloyd’s mobile phone and discovered three Category A images—classified as the most serious—along with two images in Category B and nine in Category C. Lloyd admitted to both making and possessing these images, which included 12 extreme images depicting sexual acts involving humans, dogs, and horses. During police visits to his home, Lloyd expressed remorse, stating, “I should never have clicked on that link,” and questioned the officers, saying, “Do you know what you have done to me?”

In a prepared statement, Lloyd accepted that the devices seized from his home belonged to him and that only he had used them. Police also found a file labeled ‘under age,’ which contained some of the illicit images.

Henry Hills, representing Lloyd, argued that his client demonstrated an awareness of the consequences of his actions and highlighted that Lloyd had no previous convictions. He pointed out that the case involved a relatively small number of images and emphasized Lloyd’s willingness to change for the better. Lloyd had worked for seven years at the Asda supermarket but was dismissed after being charged, as he could no longer face returning to work. Mr. Hills urged the court to consider a non-custodial sentence, given Lloyd’s circumstances and his expressed desire to reform.