In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Geraint Coslett was released from prison today on license. Coslett, then 36, of Mansel Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was originally sentenced to six years in prison at Swansea Crown Court for the “vicious” sexual abuse of a five-year-old boy.
The investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police began after the young victim courageously confided in his grandmother, stating, “I didn’t like it.” When officers arrested Coslett, he initially denied the allegations. However, a forensic examination of his mobile phone uncovered “vile” evidence, including pictures Coslett had taken of himself abusing the child, alongside deleted indecent images he had downloaded from the internet.
Psychiatric Findings and Impact
A psychiatric report presented to the court concluded that Coslett has “persistent thoughts” about pre-pubescent children, a finding the judge stated was entirely consistent with paedophilia. The victim’s mother provided a “serious” impact statement, explaining that her son is now “anxious and nervous,” refuses to sleep alone, and feels as though his childhood has been “taken away.”
Judge Geraint Walters told Coslett that his behaviour effectively deprived the child of the right to feel safe. Although the defence mentioned Coslett’s own “bad experiences” in foster care as a contributory factor, the judge emphasised that such history did not excuse the “serious” harm inflicted on the five-year-old.
Sentence and Lifetime Registration
Coslett admitted to two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity. For his “abhorrent” actions in Llanelli, Geraint Coslett was:
- Sentenced to six years in prison.
- Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
- Subjected to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for life.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Coslett is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Dyfed-Powys Police. Following his release today, 22 January 2026, his residency in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, and his behaviour in the community remain under the most “serious” level of scrutiny.
As a registered sex offender on licence, Coslett is subject to strict conditions. Any breach of his SHPO, which limits his access to children and monitors his internet use, will result in his immediate recall to prison. Dyfed-Powys Police emphasise that their specialist teams monitor such “dangerous” individuals to reduce the “obvious risk” of further “vile” offences.
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