In 2019, the Offender Database reported that David Daniel Hayes, then 40, was sentenced to 23 years in prison at Mold Crown Court. Hayes, a “vile” and “predatory” offender, was convicted of a “sickening” catalogue of 12 offences against two children, including seven counts of rape. The investigation by North Wales Police revealed that the “vicious” abuse began when both victims were under the age of ten and continued for over two-and-a-half years, causing significant and lasting trauma.
The court heard horrific details of how Hayes repeatedly forced himself upon the children for his own “depraved” pleasure. In a “serious” attempt to evade justice, Hayes fled the United Kingdom and moved to Spain; however, he was eventually tracked down and brought back via extradition to face his victims. Iwan Jenkins of the CPS reported that the convictions were a testament to the “brave” and “courageous” evidence provided by the children, who were forced to recount the horrendous ordeal in court.
During the trial, the jury was presented with a “strong and undeniable” case regarding the “vicious” nature of the assaults. The charges against David Daniel Hayes included assault by penetration and causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, alongside his failure to surrender to bail. The prosecution emphasised that Hayes had shown a serious disregard for the law and the safety of children, making his 23-year sentence a necessary measure to protect the public in Mold, Flintshire, and the wider region.
As a result of his convictions for rape and sexual assault, David Hayes was jailed for a total of 23 years on 25 March 2019. He was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and was made subject to a 10-year restraining order to protect the survivors. He is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by North Wales Police, remaining under intensive supervision for the duration of his life. Any further predatory behaviour or breach of his strict licensing conditions upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to prison.
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