Man accused of rape faces retrial

Friday, 19 June 2026 17:02

By MônFM Newsroom

Prosecutors will seek a retrial against a man accused of raping a woman during the National Eisteddfod at Boduan, near Pwllheli.

A jury failed to reach the verdict in the case of Emlyn Jones, who was charged with sexual assault on the night of the Bwncath concert at the 2023 festival.

Jones (27) of Capel Curig denied four charges including deliberate strangulation and assault by penetration.

At Mold Crown Court on Friday, a barrister representing the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it would seek a new trial.

The case is expected to be heard at Caernarfon Crown Court in June next year.

Jones has been released on bail.

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