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A retrial has been ordered for Daniel Gravell, a former teacher, concerning allegations of rape involving incidents that took place in 2005 and 2021. This decision follows a recent trial where a jury acquitted him of one count of rape dating back to 2001 but was unable to reach verdicts on the additional allegations.
During proceedings at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, the prosecution expressed its intention to pursue a retrial regarding the 2021 allegation and requested additional time to consider the status of the 2005 allegation. Judge Paul Thomas KC granted the prosecution a further seven days to assess the case, indicating that it is unlikely the retrial – potentially involving one or both complainants – will commence within the next six months.
Gravell, aged 45 and residing in Porth-y-Plas, Johnstown, Carmarthen, contested the allegations, asserting that the 2001 incident “simply never happened” and claiming that the incidents from 2005 and 2021 were consensual.
