Mother of Ex-Police Officer Jailed for Hiding Evidence in Child Abuse Case

Rebekah Edwards received a two-year sentence for burying her son's phone, obstructing the investigation into his extensive child sexual abuse crimes.

Lewis Edwards, a former South Wales Police officer, was previously sentenced to life for grooming over 200 girls and possessing 4,500 indecent images of children.
Rebekah Edwards, his mother, admitted to perverting the course of justice by burying one of his phones in the family cat's grave to conceal evidence.
The buried phone, which had a smashed screen, was deemed irretrievable by investigators, leaving its contents unknown but potentially significant to the case.
Rebekah Edwards was sentenced to two years in prison, with the judge emphasizing the seriousness of her actions and their impact on justice for the victims.
Lewis Edwards, who posed as a teenager to exploit young girls, was handed additional concurrent sentences for further offenses, including possession of indecent images and obstruction of justice.