CHRISTOPHER MALLETT JAILED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE IN CWMBRAN

In a case that has shocked the local community of Cwmbran, Christopher Mallett, a 38-year-old builder's yard employee, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court for the serious offence of indecent exposure. The incident came to light after an individual discovered explicit photographs on Mallett's mobile phone, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Details of the case reveal that Mallett, who resides on Richmond Road in the Pontnewydd area of Cwmbran, admitted to the charge of exposure during the court proceedings. The judge, Mr. Justice John Curran, emphasized the gravity of the offence, stating, "This was a very serious offence, which was filmed on a mobile phone. It undoubtedly caused great alarm and distress."

According to prosecutor Roger Griffiths, the investigation was initiated when a colleague at the yard where Mallett was employed handed over his mobile phone to authorities. The dispute at the workplace involved the excessive bills Mallett was accumulating on his phone, which prompted the manager to examine its contents. Upon reviewing the phone's memory, she discovered a disturbing video showing Mallett dressed only in a thong, indecently exposing himself. The video also captured the voice of a child in the background, raising further concerns about the nature of the footage.

It was later revealed that the video had been recorded by a girl, adding a disturbing dimension to the case. Mallett claimed that he was unaware that the incident had been photographed or recorded, asserting that he did not realize the video existed until it was discovered. The court also noted that Mallett had a prior conviction for indecent exposure, which contributed to the severity of his sentencing.

During the trial, Mallett's defense lawyer, Claire Wilks, argued that although his actions were distasteful, there was no physical contact with the girl involved. She emphasized that the incident lasted less than a minute and acknowledged the distress caused to the child. Wilks also described Mallett as someone who generally leads a quiet and blameless life, attempting to mitigate the seriousness of his actions.

However, in light of the evidence and the nature of the offence, the judge ordered that upon his release, Mallett must register as a sex offender for life, underscoring the long-term implications of his conviction and the community's need for protection.