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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Couple who sexually abused a child over a three-year period are jailed after footage of horrors was shared online
A sick couple who sexually abused a child over three years have been jailed after they were caught in horrifying videos online. Jonathan Leonard, 58, from Caldicot, Wales, and Ann Bray, 62, from Newport, were arrested in September 2024. The pair's devices were taken by officers which revealed the pedophiles had images and videos of them abusing a child from 2021 to 2024. Bray had been grooming the child to participate in sexual activity with the pair, National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators discovered. The abuse was captured by Bray and shared to Leonard who who went on to share some of these images online to other paedophiles. Officers found chat messages between the couple discussing the abuse, their fantasies, and making plans to commit the sordid crime. The duo were also found to be in possession of several other explicit images of children and extreme pornography. They were charged with multiple child abuse offences and pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court on 24 January. Bray and Leonard were both sentenced to 23 years' imprisonment, with eight years to be spent on licence today—a supervised probation. Daniel Waywell, Senior Investigating Officer at the NCA, said: 'Leonard and Bray worked together to support one another's sexual interest in children, subjecting a child to years of horrific abuse, which they filmed and shared online with other paedophiles. 'This child, and every one of the victims of abuse in the indecent images and videos found on their devices, are re-victimised each time this material is viewed and shared online. 'The NCA is committed to safeguarding children from sexual abuse and we will continue to work tirelessly, alongside international partners, to remove children from harm and bring offenders like Leonard and Bray to justice.'
South Wales Argus
03-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Catherine Fookes MP visits Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre
Catherine Fookes MP paid a visit to Caldicot's new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC), which is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales. The centre aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building stands in place of the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for the £1.2million bespoke centre. The MP also had a tour of the new building, which features high-tech equipment, including a flight simulator, which she had a go on. Ms Fookes said: "It was fantastic to visit the new cadet centre and speak to the cadets. "I even had a go on the flight simulator, flying over Monmouthshire. "The cadets are extremely talented, enthusiastic, and clearly have bright futures ahead of them." While at the centre, which is being touted as an investment in Caldicot's youngsters, Ms Fookes spoke with cadets about their experiences, career goals, and what being a cadet means to them. She also provided them with an insight into politics as she answered questions about her role as Monmouthshire's MP.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New £1.2m Caldicot cadet centre visited by MP
A new cadet centre has been visited by the local MP. Catherine Fookes MP paid a visit to Caldicot's new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC), which is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales. The centre aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building stands in place of the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for the £1.2million bespoke centre. The MP also had a tour of the new building, which features high-tech equipment, including a flight simulator, which she had a go on. Ms Fookes said: "It was fantastic to visit the new cadet centre and speak to the cadets. "I even had a go on the flight simulator, flying over Monmouthshire. "The cadets are extremely talented, enthusiastic, and clearly have bright futures ahead of them." While at the centre, which is being touted as an investment in Caldicot's youngsters, Ms Fookes spoke with cadets about their experiences, career goals, and what being a cadet means to them. She also provided them with an insight into politics as she answered questions about her role as Monmouthshire's MP.
