Brandon Hopkins

A Brandon Hopkins has been involved in public criminal proceedings in the UK, specifically at Cardiff Crown Court, related to charges of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Charges: Brandon Hopkins pleaded guilty to inciting a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
• Incident Details: The incident occurred in May of the previous year (relative to the June 2026 report) in Poplar Park, Fairwater, Cardiff. Hopkins approached two girls, aged 12 and 13, and offered them £60 for sex. The girls, feeling "petrified," called him a "weirdo" and a "paedo" before arranging for one of their mothers to collect them. The mother then contacted the police after spotting Hopkins.
• Arrest and Interview: Upon arrival, police found Hopkins crying and on the phone to 999. He was arrested and, during his police interview, admitted being in the park and talking to the girls but denied asking for sex or having a sexual interest in children.
• Victim Impact: A victim impact statement read in court highlighted that one of the children was "in constant fear" of seeing Hopkins again.
• Court Appearances:
• A hearing for Brandon Hopkins (Criminal Case 62EN0431825) was scheduled at Cardiff Crown Court for May 13, 2026, at 11:15 am.
• Another hearing for Brandon Hopkins (Criminal Case 62EN0431825) was scheduled at Cardiff Crown Court for June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am, presided over by Her Honour Judge Crowther.
• Plea and Custody: Hopkins, aged 25 and residing at Parc Prison, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video link. His guilty pleas were noted as mitigation, and he accepted that he would remain in custody, facing a significant custodial sentence.

It is important to note that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.