In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Andrew Morgan, then 40, of Woodland Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Gwent, was sentenced for the possession of “vile” child abuse material. On Thursday, 12 February 2026, Morgan appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children.
The investigation established that the offences were committed on 26 June 2025. Gwent Police discovered the material following a search of Morgan’s home in Springfield, Blackwood, Gwent. Forensic analysis of his devices revealed 12 Category A images—the most graphic type depicting young victims being raped—alongside one Category B and one Category C image.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the presence of category A images necessitated a significant custodial term, though it was ultimately suspended. The judge noted that the material represented the “worst kind” of abuse against children. The prosecution stated that the investigation in Blackwood, Gwent, effectively identified the defendant’s digital footprint, leading to the seizure of the illegal files.
The judge noted that the defendant must engage with rehabilitation services to address his behaviour. For his actions in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, the court determined that a ten-year registration period was required to manage the risk he poses to the community. The prosecution noted that Morgan admitted the charges at the earliest opportunity at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Wales, Andrew Morgan was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Eight months in prison, suspended for two years.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for 10 years.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which will remain in place until 2035.
- Rehabilitation: Ordered to complete a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement.
- Financial Penalty: Ordered to pay a £187 surcharge and £85 costs.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Morgan is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Gwent Police and the Probation Service. Due to the nature of the indecent images found in Blackwood, Gwent, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Morgan must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Woodland Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Gwent. Authorities state that the SHPO, effective until 2035, provides a framework for strict monitoring of his internet activities and device usage. Any breach of his registration conditions, the SHPO, or the terms of his suspended sentence will result in immediate arrest and a return to court.
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