BRANDON HUGHES AND SHOCKING WINDOWSPEERING IN DENBIGH

In the early hours of a morning in Denbigh, a disturbing incident unfolded involving Brandon Hughes, a man with no fixed address, who was caught on camera engaging in unsettling behavior outside residential properties. His actions, which included peering through windows in a manner described as 'unsettling' by the presiding judge, have raised significant concern within the local community.

Brandon Hughes appeared before Mold Crown Court to face charges of breaching a sexual harm prevention order that had previously been imposed on him. This order was put in place after Hughes was caught engaging in indecent acts—specifically, performing sexual acts upon himself while gazing through a window in Rhyl. The prosecution, represented by Sarah Badwary, outlined how the order was intended to prevent Hughes from loitering around private residences without a justified reason or entering the premises without explicit permission.

Despite these restrictions, the court was told that Hughes, aged 23, violated the court’s directives on May 2 of this year when he reappeared in Denbigh. On that night, witnesses reported seeing him dressed entirely in black clothing, including a scarf wrapped around his face, and carrying a rucksack. A police officer in the area noticed him and later observed him on CCTV moving toward properties along Post Office Lane, where he was seen lingering outside windows, clearly violating the terms of his previous orders.

The presiding judge, Rhys Rowlands, remarked that it was fortunate that Hughes was not caught physically present outside the homes. Nonetheless, Judge Rowlands emphasized that such behavior was profoundly disturbing to residents and had the potential to cause significant fear and discomfort. The intensity of the community’s unease was underscored by the fact that individuals only learned later about someone lurking suspiciously outside their homes.

During the court proceedings, Hughes’s defense lawyer, Sarah Yates, explained that her client suffers from learning difficulties and has a history of alcohol and drug misuse. She argued that these issues contribute to his peculiar and concerning conduct and highlighted Hughes’s ambitions to relocate and pursue university education as a means to better his future.

However, Judge Rowlands expressed strong disapproval of Hughes’s repeated breaches of the court order, which he noted had occurred on four separate occasions. The judge indicated that the contents of Hughes’s backpack—details of which were not disclosed publicly—further contributed to the unsettling nature of his behavior. Addressing Hughes directly, the judge stated that the residents of Denbigh deserved a respite from such deplorable actions.

In light of his repeated violations, Hughes was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. Additionally, he was ordered to contribute £156 towards a victim surcharge, signifying the court’s effort to address the broader implications of his misconduct and to uphold community safety.