Paedophile Policeman's Mother Jailed For Two Years

The mother of paedophile policeman, Lewis Edwards (featured previously on this blog HERE), has been sentenced to two years in prison for perverting the course of justice by burying one of his mobile phones which she thought may contain evidence of her son's sexual offending.  Rebekah Edwards (pictured left), following instructions from her son, had buried the phone in her garden alongside her dead cat.  On being dug up, the phone was found to have a broken screen, and a SIM card that was damaged beyond repair, meaning it was impossible to ascertain what was on the phone.  Rebekah Edwards, who was of previous good character, had apparently worked as a social worker for Bridgend Council for many years, and was the primary carer for her elderly mother.  Her lawyer said: "She was put in a dreadful position by her son through no fault of her own."  Lucy Dowdall, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "At the time that she found her son's mobile phones, Rebekah Edwards knew of the continued investigation into his offending behaviour.  In assisting his attempts to conceal further evidence of his sexual exploitation of children, she demonstrated a lack of concern for the devastating impact of her son's actions on innumerable young people and their families.  Her sole concern was for her paedophile son, and not for his victims, or helping them secure the justice they deserved."  Rebekah Edwards will serve one year in custody, and a further year on licence when she is released.  More on the case HERE.