In 2025, the Offender Database reported that Toby Davies, then 23, of Glynrodyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion, was sentenced at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court. Davies pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child on 5 February 2023.
The investigation revealed that Davies messaged a decoy account named “Emily,” believing he was communicating with a girl. During the exchange, Davies discussed masturbation and other sexual matters.
Sentencing and Requirements
Davies appeared for sentencing on 16 July 2025. The court imposed the following:
- Custodial Sentence: 26 weeks in jail, suspended for 24 months.
- Unpaid Work: A community order requiring 250 hours of unpaid work.
- Rehabilitation: A requirement to undergo rehabilitation activity.
- Financial Penalties: Davies was ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £154 surcharge.
Registration and Monitoring
For his offence in Carmarthenshire and the hearing in Aberystwyth, Toby Davies was:
- Ordered to register as a sex offender.
Davies is managed by Dyfed-Powys Police. His status on the register and his residency in Llandysul remain under scrutiny.
As a registered sex offender, Davies must comply with notification requirements. Dyfed-Powys Police state that individuals who use digital platforms to target children will face prosecution. Any breach of his suspended sentence or registration conditions will result in his return to Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court.
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