In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that then 38-year-old David Evans was sent back to prison after breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for the fifth time. Appearing at Cardiff Crown Court, South Glamorgan, the defendant—of Cardiff, South Glamorgan—admitted to approaching a nursery just three months after being released from custody. It was reported that Evans has 31 previous offences on his record, including multiple counts of possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography.
The investigation established that Evans was released from prison on July 19 and was arrested again in October after violating the 100m exclusion zone around facilities used by children. South Wales Police reported that his support worker had reminded him of the terms of his order on an almost daily basis. The prosecution reported that Evans’ history of non-compliance is extensive, having previously been jailed for staring at child abuse images on a phone in Cardiff Central Library and loitering outside a university nursery.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Evans is a persistent offender who has consistently ignored the legal boundaries placed upon him to protect the public. Cardiff Crown Court, South Glamorgan, heard that the defendant’s order specifically banned him from going within 100m of any nursery, school, or leisure centre. The investigation established that despite intense supervision and repeated explanations of his SHPO, Evans chose to target a nursery once again shortly after his release.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke stated that it is very rare for the courts to deal with someone who has committed such persistent and blatant breaches. For his actions in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Evans was recalled to prison to serve a further custodial term. The judge noted that his repeated behaviour demonstrates a complete lack of rehabilitation and a continued risk to children, necessitating his immediate removal from the community.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in Wales, the status of David Evans as of late 2019 was as follows:
- Legal Status: Recalled to prison until at least September 2020.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- SHPO Status: Subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order with a 100m exclusion zone.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court, South Glamorgan, following a South Wales Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: 16 counts of making indecent images; 5 counts of breaching court orders; Possession of extreme pornography.
- Origin: Cardiff, South Glamorgan.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Evans is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) as a Category 1 high-risk predator within the South Glamorgan area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Cardiff, which involves the repeated and deliberate targeting of nurseries and schools, his management is a maximum priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his 31 previous offences and his refusal to adhere to exclusion zones prove he is a predatory individual who requires the most intensive level of police surveillance.
As a registered sex offender for life, Evans’ details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his behaviour in Cardiff demonstrates a compulsive need to be near children’s facilities. Any future presence within 100m of a school, park, or nursery, or any failure to comply with his notification requirements, will result in immediate arrest and a return to custody to uphold the protection of the public from a confirmed and habitual offender.
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