Operation Pallial: Two Men Charged With Child Cruelty

Two men will appear before Mold Magistrates on October 9 2014, after being jointly charged with child cruelty offences against a boy.

Kelvin Horriban, aged 62, from Beeston in Nottingham, and Keith Evans, aged 70, from Old Rhosrobin area of Wrexham, are alleged to have committed the offences between 1978 and 1981, when the boy was aged between nine and 12 years old. Kelvin Horriban also faces an additional charge of assault.

The charges result from an investigation by Operation Pallial, a National Crime Agency investigation into recent allegations of historical abuse in the care system in North Wales.

A total of 21 people have now been arrested or interviewed under caution by NCA Officers. Of these a total of 11 people have been charged, with the remainder on bail pending further enquiries.

The number of people coming forward to report historical allegations of abuse in the care system in North Wales continues to increase. Up to 21st August 2014, a total of 283 people have reported one or more allegations to us.

Information given to the NCA (National Crime Agency) by 232 people is under active investigation at this time and has resulted in 56 people being identified as potential suspects. Work to identify further potential suspects is continuing.