Former RAF Air Cadet Instructor Jailed for Child Sex Offences

A former RAF Air Cadet instructor and Anglesey school worker has been jailed for four years after abusing two boys. Jonathan Evans was sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court today for a string of sexual offences. ⚖️

The court heard Evans, of Breeze Hill, Malltraeth, Anglesey, “cupped his hands” over one victim’s genitals. Judge Her Honour Nicola Jones noted the victim initially thought it was “banter” but later realised it was “abuse”.

Evans also sent explicit photos of himself on Snapchat to another victim and repeatedly asked for naked images of them. In a statement, the first victim said he had suffered “emotional stress” and the abuse had affected him “mentally, emotionally, socially and professionally”.

Anna Price, defending, said there had been an “abuse of trust” and also a “degree of immaturity”. It was Evans’ first time before a court and first experience of custody. The case has been an “incredibly upsetting experience” for his parents who will support him throughout his sentence.

Ms Price said after it is served: “He will have their support to help him to rebuild his life.” She pointed out there had been a “delay” in the case – matters were reported to police in 2020 but he wasn’t charged until 2024.

She added: “He has been suspended from work and not able to find a job until February this year. His life has effectively been in limbo.”

The judge said there had been grooming with offences committed against several victims at different locations over several years. Evans was convicted of nine offences – three counts of sexual assault on a male, two counts of causing or inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity, two counts of sexual activity with a boy, and two counts of an adult abusing a position of trust.

Police today branded Evans a “manipulative predator”. Detective Constable Richard Dwyfor Clark said the defendant had “committed serious sexual offences”.

He said: “At the centre of this case are a group of young people and their families. I would like to thank them for the dignity and determination they have shown in bringing him to justice today.

“Evans was a selfish, manipulative predator who cynically abused his position of trust to exploit and harm children.

“I would also like to thank the prosecution legal team, Court and the CPS for their work in this case, as well as the Air Cadets and school who have supported this investigation throughout.

“If you suspect someone is being sexually abused, or if you have experienced abuse yourself, please contact North Wales Police. We will take your report seriously and support you.”