BRETT JENKINS FROM CAERPHILLY AND CWMCARN SENTENCED FOR PLOT TO ABUSE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD IN HOTEL

In a disturbing case that has shocked the communities of Caerphilly and Cwmcarn, Brett Jenkins, a 35-year-old married man and father of two, was convicted of planning to sexually abuse a young girl. The incident, which took place over a span of two months, involved Jenkins engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with an undercover police officer, under the alias 'Scott'.

These conversations, which occurred between October and November of the previous year, were described by Judge Michael Fitton QC at Cardiff Crown Court as being particularly 'graphic' and 'explicit'. The court was told that Jenkins had expressed intentions to meet a seven-year-old girl, whom he referred to as 'Amy', with the aim of gagging her and subjecting her to 'gross sexual abuse'. It was also revealed that Jenkins had suggested using a gag during the assault and had discussed taking the girl to a hotel for the purpose of abuse.

Prosecutor Jason Howells explained that Jenkins, who was communicating online under the pseudonym 'Scott', claimed that 'Amy' was his stepdaughter. However, the court was informed that this girl did not exist. Jenkins had asked the undercover officer if he could bring 'Amy' to a hotel in Reading or Swindon, and had inquired about photographs of the girl. He also referenced conversations with others who had 'let him down', indicating a pattern of troubling thoughts and intentions.

Further into the investigation, on November 6, Jenkins asked if the officer could come to Cardiff with his 'stepdaughter' and expressed anticipation about taking her virginity. He had also booked a hotel room just off the M4 motorway, suggesting he was serious about his plans. However, after this point, the conversations ceased.

Following these revelations, police executed a search at Jenkins' home in Cwmcarn on November 17. During the search, they seized his tablet, which was later examined by the high-tech crime unit. During police interviews, Jenkins claimed he was unsure whether he was talking to a paedophile or a paedophile hunter. He stated that he engaged in the conversations out of boredom, a justification that was dismissed by the judge.

Jenkins denied any intention of meeting the girl or booking a hotel for such purposes. He insisted he was not sexually interested in children and expressed feelings of 'repulsion' when reflecting on the conversations. Despite his denials, he admitted to having participated in the online exchanges and was charged with intentionally arranging to commit sexual activity with a child.

Judge Fitton acknowledged the disturbing nature of the conversations, emphasizing that they were 'graphic' and 'explicit', but clarified that no actual child was involved in the scheme. As a result, Jenkins was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Additionally, the court imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order to restrict his future conduct.

Gwent Police declined to release a photograph of Jenkins following his sentencing, leaving the community without a visual reminder of the individual involved in this serious case.