A SWANSEA Valley pensioner has been jailed after he admitted sexual activity for a child.

David John Jones, aged 74, appeared at Swansea crown court on Thursday where he was sentenced to ten months behind bars.

Jones, of 4 Berrington Villas in Cwmllynfell, pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16.

The offence took place on July 12, 2013.

Jones was also ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge.

In addition to his jail sentence, Jones was told his name would be included on the sexual offenders register.