KYLE ROBERTS/GOATLEY CAUGHT IN MORRISTON AND SWANSEA SEX OFFENDER SCANDAL

In a disturbing series of events that have shocked the local communities of Morriston and Swansea, Kyle Roberts, also known as Kyle Goatley, has been at the center of serious allegations involving the exploitation of vulnerable young girls and the possession of indecent images of children.

It all began in January 2014, when police discovered Roberts' Blackberry phone containing a staggering 156 indecent images of children. During a court hearing at Swansea Crown Court, Roberts, then aged 21, pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including six counts of distributing indecent images, 17 counts of creating such images, and one count of possession of the illicit material. The images found on his device were classified as being of a highly disturbing nature, with some reaching the fourth level of severity, indicating their extremely disturbing content.

Roberts' actions drew immediate concern from the judiciary. Judge Paul Thomas expressed his deep unease about the case, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the images. He warned Roberts that a prison sentence was highly likely once a comprehensive report from the probation service was prepared. The court also imposed a Sexual Offenders Prevention Order (Sopo), restricting Roberts' access to devices capable of internet use unless they could be inspected and monitored by police.

Fast forward to August 2015, Roberts' troubling behavior escalated further. Just weeks after being released from prison, Roberts, then 22 years old, was found to have violated the terms of his Sopo. He had contacted teenage girls via Facebook and on his mobile phone, engaging in sexually explicit conversations. The court heard that Roberts had contacted approximately 15 girls in the weeks following his release in May, despite the restrictions placed upon him.

On July 7, Roberts was discovered by staff at the hostel where he was residing on the Strand in Swansea, in possession of a Blackberry and a Samsung phone. Police were called to the scene, and both devices were seized for investigation. During police interviews, Roberts admitted to using Facebook to communicate with girls and acknowledged engaging in sexually explicit exchanges. It was revealed that he had a naked photograph of a 14-year-old girl on his phone and had sent her a picture of his penis.

Further examination of Roberts' phones uncovered 87 images, which are currently under review and could potentially lead to additional charges. The prosecution's case highlighted that Roberts had previously pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court to breaching his Sopo, which prohibited him from contacting females under 16 via the internet or mobile devices.

Roberts' criminal history includes a February 2014 sentence of 30 months in prison for possessing, creating, and distributing a total of 173 indecent images. He was released on license in May 2015 after serving half of his sentence but has now been recalled to serve the remainder of his term, with a projected release date in August 2016.

During the recent court proceedings, mitigation lawyer Dan Heard stated that Roberts had been honest from the outset about his actions and had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. However, the court, presided over by Recorder Ian Murphy QC, noted that Roberts' behavior had significantly worsened, escalating from possessing indecent images to actively making contact with vulnerable young girls.

In light of these developments, Roberts was sentenced to an additional 12 months in jail for breaching his Sopo. The judge clarified that the existing Sopo would remain in effect after Roberts' release from prison, emphasizing the ongoing risk he poses to the community. The sentence was set to be served concurrently with his current imprisonment, which is expected to conclude in August 2016, ensuring that Roberts remains under strict supervision and restrictions for the foreseeable future.