Council 'tardy' in dealing with child abuse claims

A WELSH council was criticised for the way it investigated complaints that a young boy was left alone with a convicted child abuser, it was reported today.

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales said Pembrokeshire County Council was "tardy" in instigating child protection procedures.

The case took place five years ago. The child's father, who had stopped living at the family home, had raised concerns to the council about the child's care.