DAVID EDWARDS FROM RHOSNESI SENTENCED FOR OVER 25 SEXUAL ATTACKS ON 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN WREXHAM

In September 1999, a disturbing case unfolded involving David Edwards, a man from Rhosnesi near Wrexham, who was convicted of a series of heinous sexual offenses against a young girl. The court proceedings revealed that Edwards, aged 57 at the time, had committed more than 25 indecent assaults on a 10-year-old girl, actions that have left a lasting scar on the victim and shocked the local community.

Edwards claimed that he was driven by loneliness when he met the young girl, asserting that he believed their relationship was one of deep love and affection. He maintained that the eight months during which he engaged in sexual acts with her were entirely normal, a statement that the court found profoundly disturbing. The judge at Mold Crown Court did not hold back in condemning Edwards, stating that he had 'robbed the girl of her childhood' and describing him as 'gross' in his misconduct.

The court heard detailed accounts of Edwards’s actions, which included multiple instances of indecent assault. It was revealed that he met the girl while caring for his elderly mother, who was suffering from senility, and that his inappropriate behavior involved various sordid sexual acts. Edwards, visibly emotional and weeping in the dock, pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency.

Further background information disclosed that Edwards had a criminal history, with two previous convictions and a prior prison sentence for similar offenses. This history underscored the pattern of his predatory behavior and the ongoing threat he posed.

The judge expressed grave concern over Edwards’s perception of his relationship with the young girl, emphasizing that he viewed it as a loving one, which the court firmly rejected. In his sentencing remarks, the judge stated, 'You did not give her a choice, that is why such a relationship is properly described as abuse.'

During the hearing, Edwards’s defense attorney, Mr. John Lever, attempted to justify his client’s actions by suggesting that Edwards had led a lonely life, a plea that the court found wholly inadequate in mitigating the severity of his crimes. The sentencing resulted in a four-year prison term, reflecting the gravity of the offenses committed and the need to protect society from such predatory behavior.