Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 224 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Rhys Phillips

Exposure and assault

December 19, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, 10-year sexual harm prevention order, £187 victim services surcharge

On October 13, 2025, at 8.30am near Nature's Hand disability services centre in Alma Street, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Rhys Phillips, 22, stood in the street with his trousers around his ankles, exposed his genitals, and shouted 'I'm a paedophile. I like children and I'm going to rape children.' This was witnessed by occupants of passing cars and buses. He was arrested at the scene. Previously, on August 6, 2025, at the same centre, he assaulted support workers Grant West by pushing him in the chest and pressing his forehead into his head, Jason Thomas by lunging and pressing his forehead into his head, and Jodie Lamkin by spitting in her face.

Pleaded guilty to exposure, a public order offence, and three counts of assault. Has 19 previous convictions including for violence, offensive weapons and dishonesty. Was under a community order for a racially aggravated assault at the time. Mental health issues including ADHD and learning difficulties; attention-seeking behaviour, no sexual interest in children per psychiatrist.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Thomas Griffiths

Manslaughter

December 18, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment with extended licence period of 2 years

Thomas Griffiths, 34, of Riverside Close, Ynyshir, Porth, punched his friend Christian Dean, 36, a handyman, in the kitchen of Mr Dean's home in Graig Road, Ynyshir, Porth, on June 26, 2025, after drinking at pubs and consuming cocaine together. The punch caused a lateral subarachnoid haemorrhage due to backwards and sideways movement of the head on the neck, leading to Mr Dean bleeding to death on the kitchen floor. Griffiths fled the scene, called a friend admitting he had hit Mr Dean, and was heard saying 'I have just killed someone'. He did not seek help and went home. Police found Mr Dean dead with a pool of blood, empty alcohol cans, and cocaine residue present. Griffiths had blood on his hands and was arrested later that day.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Of previous good character but has cautions for battery and a public order offence. Former boxer. No recollection of the incident, described as regretful and remorseful. Will serve two thirds in custody before release on licence.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Marcus Creedy

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 22 months, 120 hours unpaid work, 15 day rehabilitation activity requirement

On August 13, 2025, Marcus Creedy, 18, of River View, Gabalfa, was stopped by police near the Gabalfa flyover in Cardiff while wearing a balaclava and engaging with occupants of two parked cars, suspected of a drug deal. He fled on a bike, discarding a Nokia phone, but was detained and searched. Found in possession of 30 grip seal bags of cocaine, nine grip seal bags of cannabis, a Nokia phone, an iPhone, and £110 cash. Home search yielded 3.5g cannabis and a grinder. Phones contained messages relating to cocaine supply.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Remorseful, acted to assist family. Lives with aunty, lost father at 13, recent deaths of grandparents, difficult school time, no qualifications, started cannabis at 14, suffered brain bleed and leg injury in 2024 scooter accident.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Christopher Hale

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 20 months

On April 20, 2023, Christopher Hale, who had been drinking with his sister Denise Hale and her partner Andrew Tolley, returned to the couple's home in Newport. After Tolley went to bed, Hale played loud music. Tolley came downstairs to ask for the music to be turned down, leading to an argument. Hale punched Tolley, who retaliated, prompting Hale to grab a screwdriver and stab Tolley multiple times, causing puncture wounds to his stomach, shoulder, and forearm. Tolley experienced pain and discomfort for days but did not seek immediate medical attention. The assault was not reported right away, and the relationship between Tolley and Hale's sister broke down after Hale sent offensive messages.

Ordered to carry out a 10 day rehabilitation activity requirement and 12 sessions of a mental health treatment requirement. Found guilty following a trial. Has 19 previous convictions for 39 offences. Incident described as short-lived, lasting seconds. Former cocaine user, now mostly clean except for a recent blip. Moved in with mother when she fell ill but had to leave after her death.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Liam Key

Supply of cocaine and cannabis

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 36 months imprisonment

Liam Key, 23, of Heol y Mynydd, Hendreforgan, Gilfach Goch, was discovered by police on September 24, 2024, during the arrest of another man at a property. He had sent a text saying 'I'm out by the gate' and was waiting in his silver Volkswagen Golf. When approached, he appeared nervous and shaking, giving conflicting accounts. A search revealed 1.04g of cocaine in a cling film bag and a black iPhone showing he arranged supplies of cocaine and cannabis to at least 17 customers between August and September 2024, with deals up to £380 and payments on tick, including debts of £510 and £650. Further seizure included 23.9g of cocaine, over £4,500 in cash, weighing scales, and cling film bags.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and possession with intent to supply cocaine. Has two previous convictions, including possession with intent to supply cannabis for which he received a suspended prison sentence. In mitigation, noted to be in full-time employment which he will lose, and from a supportive family.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Kareem Abdo

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of ammunition without a certificate

December 15, 2025

Sentence: 25 months imprisonment

Kareem Abdo, 30, of Alice Street, was the subject of a police search warrant at a property in Cardiff on February 17, 2025. He was found inside with a woman, and a red iPhone was seized, which he claimed ownership of and provided the PIN for. Messages on the phone revealed his involvement in the supply of cocaine, including two occasions of supplying 'high quality cocaine'. A further search at his home in Butetown uncovered three bullets in a small blue plastic bag among clothes, identified as suitable for self-loading pistols or sub machine-guns. During interview, he stated he had learning difficulties and people took advantage of him.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions for drug trafficking or weapons, but last conviction for possession of cannabis. To serve 40% in custody, remainder on licence. Judge Catherine Richards presiding.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jean-Paul Sterckx

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and breaching a SHPO

December 15, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; accredited programme requirement; unpaid work; SHPO for 10 years; costs of more than £1,300

Jean-Paul Sterckx, 49, of Watkiss Way, Grangetown, Cardiff, engaged in sexualised conversations via Kik and Snapchat apps in 2022 with undercover Metropolitan Police officers posing as 13-year-old girls. He sent images of himself in underwear and workman's trousers showing his groin, asked sexual questions including about masturbation, virginity, and naughty fun, and attempted a video call. Upon arrest, he claimed his phone had been hacked and expressed regret to his children. He breached an existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order from 2015.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and breaching a SHPO. Previously jailed for 15 months in 2015 for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and possessing indecent images. Described as thoroughly ashamed, hard working and caring man who set up his own maintenance company.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Guy Priddle

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

December 13, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Guy Priddle, 33, of George Street, Penygraig, Tonypandy, was arrested on February 6, 2025, after being seen engaging in a suspected drug deal in a car. Police followed him to his address where a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found in the kitchen and bathroom, along with cash. He handed himself in on February 7. The total cocaine seized across locations weighed 1.8kg with a street value between £75,660 and £100,888. He benefited £114,401 from offending but had assets worth £11,516.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. POCA hearing ordered to pay £11,516 within two months or serve additional six months imprisonment.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Nicole Locke

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

December 13, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Nicole Locke, 32, of Pergwm Street, Trealaw, was arrested on February 6, 2025, at Priddle's address in George Street, Penygraig, Tonypandy, after police followed him there. She claimed she had nothing to do with the drugs but her iPhone revealed Snapchat messages related to drug supply. In her handbag were electric scales and white powder. Keys from her led to a nearby Mercedes containing 1kg of cocaine worth £30,000, 0.5kg worth £15,000, seven rocks of 28g worth £1,000 to £1,500 each, and £4,154 cash. The total cocaine seized weighed 1.8kg with a street value between £75,660 and £100,888.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

David Samuel

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 25 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, sex offender notification requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years

David Samuel, 39, of Caldicot, began speaking with an account purporting to be a 14-year-old boy named Jaydan on the Chat Avenue platform in 2023. The conversation moved to WhatsApp and when the decoy confirmed he was 14, Samuel sent a photo of his erect penis. He asked the decoy for photos, told him he was 'horny', asked if he wanted to see him masturbate on a video call, and suggested trading nudes. Police arrested him on August 7, 2023, and seized his phone, which contained 11 category A, five category B, and 26 category C indecent images of children aged one to 15 being sexually abused, plus evidence of distributing a category A image and possessing a prohibited animated image of child abuse.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, three counts of making indecent images, possessing a prohibited image and distributing an indecent image. One previous conviction for motoring offences. Judge noted realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Georgia Hemburrow

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 5-year restraining order, £5,000 compensation

On September 9, 2023, at Fagins bar and restaurant in Church Village, Pontypridd, Georgia Hemburrow, 25, of Carmarthen Drive, Tonteg, approached victim Celyn Williams who was sitting at a table. Hemburrow was verbally aggressive and argumentative. After a bangle fell off her wrist and Williams bent to pick it up, Hemburrow threw the contents of a thick whisky tumbler over Williams, then threw the glass which hit Williams in the forehead with force, causing severe bleeding and a permanent scar requiring stitches. Hemburrow left the scene without concern for the victim.

Pleaded guilty to wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Of previous good character. Judge Paul Hobson noted she lost her temper for no good reason and left a permanent scar.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Huw Young

Intentional strangulation

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Huw Young, 57, of Erw Ifan, strangled his partner multiple times in fits of jealousy over messages from male friends, including incidents in 2024 at his home in Bridgend where he threw and smashed her phone, and on May 16-17, 2025, at his home in Pencoed where he slapped her, strangled her until she choked, threw her to the floor, and punched her multiple times to the back of the head, causing swelling. He threatened her against calling the police. The victim reported lowered confidence and trust issues.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and criminal damage. Has previous conviction for domestic assault. Subject to a restraining order. Relationship described as toxic; alcohol issues addressed through counselling while in custody.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Rebecca Morgan

Possession of a bladed article in public

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 10 rehabilitation activity days

On April 14, 2025, Rebecca Morgan, 44, accompanied her husband David Morgan in chasing his daughter's ex-partner, Mr Smart, from their home in Fernhill, Mountain Ash, brandishing a six-inch kitchen knife and warning him to stay away. This occurred as Mr Smart tried to enter the property to collect his children, with friends witnessing the pursuit and fearing for their safety.

Judge Paul Hobson emphasized the unacceptable behavior involving weapons in public and the impact on children. The event was described as highly emotionally charged regarding grandchildren. Two previous convictions, last in 2002.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Peter Yandell

Supply of cocaine and cannabis

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Peter Yandell, 37, of Capel Street, Bargoed, used his vehicle workshop in Tredegar as a front for the wholesale distribution of controlled drugs, including significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis. He was arrested by officers from Tarian, the regional organised crime unit for South Wales. A search revealed specialist equipment for the manufacture of illicit commodities and an imitation firearm. Evidence from his phone linked him to a large-scale drug operation across south Wales.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, and possession of an imitation firearm. Included two months for breaching a suspended sentence order. Judge Eugene Egan presided.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Kai Lewis

Sexual assault on children

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kai Lewis, of Tweedsmuir Road in Tremorfa, Cardiff, carried out multiple sexual assaults on two victims when he was in his mid to late teens (under 18). The first victim was of primary school age when the abuse began, involving a number of sexual assaults that left her with flashbacks, suicidal thoughts, and inability to form healthy relationships. The second victim was also of primary school age during the abuse, which caused her to feel disgusting, vulnerable, scared of men, and struggle with mental health, requiring antidepressants. The victims did not realize the acts were wrong until later, through sex education and a sleepover. They contacted police separately, leading to Lewis's arrest and conviction.

Sentenced as though under 18 due to age at time of offences. Made subject to a restraining order, sex offender notification requirements indefinitely, and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 8 years. Defendant denied charges but was convicted after trial. Has one prior conviction for robbery. Registered blind, unemployed, lives unstructured lifestyle.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jamal Hourrieh

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Jamal Hourrieh, 24, of Penhevad Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, was involved in supplying heroin and cocaine. A drugs warrant was executed at his home on September 10, 2025, leading to his arrest. Messages on his seized mobile phone showed he sent 70 to 200 messages per day to customers, using the alias 'Kik', describing himself as 'active', and offering to 'get looked after'. He referred to his customers as 'Gs' and had a large customer base. Hourrieh refused to provide the PIN but police accessed the phone. He remained silent during interview but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Had one previous conviction for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Judge Paul Hobson noted the operation was his own with expectations of huge financial gain and highlighted the damage caused by these drugs.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Gavin Davies

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

On August 14, 2025, Gavin Davies, a 38-year-old TikToker with over 31,000 followers under the name Ruthless Roofers, entered a corner shop in Merthyr Tydfil topless and in a rage. He pulled down boxes and goods, shouted 'I want to go back to prison', and threw items to the floor. When challenged by the victim, who was in the shop with his stepdaughter, Davies charged at him, punching him several times to the face and head, and biting him on the nose. The assault continued on the floor, causing further damage to shop items. The victim suffered injuries including ongoing pain in his wrist and thumb, and described his world as 'turned upside-down', fearing for his life.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray, and criminal damage. Made subject to a restraining order for five years. Judge Paul Hobson described the behaviour as 'utterly disgraceful' and like a 'wild animal'. Released from prison earlier that day, had been drinking, and was in a bad mood after being assaulted by another person.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brandon Down

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Brandon Down, 25, of no fixed abode, was identified by police through messages on a phone registered to his name and his mother's address, showing communication with known drug users regarding the supply of cocaine. He was arrested and found in possession of 51g of cocaine valued between £3,060 and £4,080, £540 in cash, an iPhone, and digital scales. The phone and Facebook account came to police attention via the county lines and development team who seized several mobiles.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Of previous good character. Turned to dealing to fund addiction after becoming homeless and using drugs. Now drug-free after remand in custody. Judge Paul Hobson stated no alternative to immediate custodial sentence.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Nawaf Abdullahi

Conspiracy to possess criminal property

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 15 months detention in a young offenders institute, suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work

Nawaf Abdullahi, 20, from Val McKenzie Avenue, Islington, London, was involved in an elaborate fraud scheme where scammers posed as police officers to con elderly victims. In September, he travelled by train from London Paddington to Cardiff to collect £16,000 from an 80-year-old man and attempted to collect from a 78-year-old man who became suspicious and did not hand over the money. He snatched the package from the first victim as instructed by his hostile employers, delivered it to an address near Kings Cross in London, and admitted to similar pickups 5-10 times in other locations like Oxford, Peterborough, and Portsmouth. He was arrested at Cardiff Central railway station in possession of two iPhones and £104 cash, claiming he was paid but unaware of contents.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess criminal property. Of previous good character. Remorseful towards victims and family. Judge noted realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Ryan Axton

Robbery

December 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On September 7, 2025, Ryan Axton, 33, of Campion Close, Newport, approached his acquaintance Gareth Foster-Wells in Newport as he rode past The Alexandra pub on his Boardman electric bike. Axton initially asked for a cigarette before attempting to get on the back of the bike. When the victim refused to give him a lift, Axton became aggressive, swinging his arms and punching the victim to the left side of his face, causing him to stumble. During the struggle, Axton took possession of the £800 electric bike and cycled away. The bike was never recovered. The victim reported being unable to switch off from the incident, experiencing anxiety, flashbacks, lack of confidence, and inability to purchase a new bike.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has 39 previous convictions for offences including theft, burglaries, taking a vehicle without consent, possessing drugs, fraud by false representation, battery, and criminal damage. Relapse into drug use after attending a highly emotional funeral and consuming alcohol and cocaine for the first time in 14 months. Made subject to a restraining order.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

James Liddle

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

December 3, 2025

Sentence: 54 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 4 years

James Liddle, 23, of Ringwood Hill, Newport, drove to his ex partner's home in Newport at 2.17am after sending abusive messages about access to his daughter. He arrived in a Volkswagen Golf, pulled her by the hair into the car, and drove off at excessive speeds while angry, erratic, and inhaling gas from a balloon. He hit pedestrian Leon Manley who was crossing Somerton Road, causing a loud bang and smashing the windscreen, but continued driving. Manley was found in a pool of blood with extensive head injuries including a deformed head, significant forehead wound, multiple facial fractures (eye socket, jaw, nose), skull, neck, and upper back injuries, and a degloved middle finger with part missing. Liddle parked in Broadmead, took a taxi with his ex, then returned two hours later to set the car alight to destroy evidence. He was arrested on October 10 after shunting a police car while trying to escape. DNA from a Red Bull can and car handle linked him to the vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, kidnapping, perverting the course of justice, and driving whilst disqualified. Has four previous convictions for dangerous driving and other motoring offences. In mitigation, his emotions got the better of him after an argument with his ex partner.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Rhys Lewis

Stalking

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 25 months imprisonment

Rhys Lewis, 33, of White Horse Court, Cwmtillery, Abertillery, stalked his ex-partner between November 2024 and April 2025 following the breakdown of their relationship due to his jealous and abusive behaviour. The stalking began after she reported an assault by him to the police. He left 278 abusive voice messages on her phone over four months, despite her changing her number multiple times, including threats like 'I'll watch your little world crumble' and insults such as 'simple fat c***' and 'f****** fat slob'. On March 25, 2025, he turned up while she was with a friend, attempted to open the car door, and later sent photos of himself holding a knife and knuckledusters captioned 'Can't wait to meet them', referring to her potential new partner. He followed her to Merthyr Tydfil, questioned her about being in another man's house, turned up at her home and in a shop, leaving her terrified. Police arrested him nearby after a call to her home, finding knives and knuckledusters at his residence and a flick knife in his car.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, possession of offensive weapons, and possession of a bladed article. Has three previous convictions, including battery. Made subject to a restraining order. Judge noted his pattern of stalking and intimidating partners.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

David Morgan

Publishing material to stir up racial hatred

November 30, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

David Morgan, a 24-year-old from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, posted nine tweets in September and October 2024 on X (formerly Twitter) with intent to stir up racial hatred. The posts included images glorifying Nazi gas chambers, depicting black people as monkeys, antisemitic caricatures such as a hazmat-suited figure with a Nazi armband spraying gas towards a Jewish man, banknotes moving towards an oven captioned 'Only antisemites understand this photo', a man urinating on a menorah, a train track heading into a gas chamber, a monopoly board implying all black people should be in prison, and Holocaust victim Anne Frank saying 'Gas me outside'. He advanced conspiracy theories blaming Jews for global economic instability and the 9/11 attacks, and black people for rising crime rates, claiming white people are being eradicated. Morgan had 127,800 followers on his main account and may have monetised his posts. He was reported to police by Jewish users Caroline Ost and Adam Morris after X failed to remove the content despite complaints.

Pleaded guilty to publishing nine posts with intent to stir up racial hatred. No previous convictions. Described as an isolated young man shunned by family after rejecting Jehovah's Witnesses faith. Has type one diabetes requiring up to 10 insulin injections daily. Feels remorse, stopped drinking, engaging with mental health services. Judge noted posts caused serious hurt and increased risk to Jewish and black people; views described as entrenched and extreme, posing high risk of serious harm.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Megan Brown

Assisting an offender and possession of class A, B and C drugs

November 29, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order, nine months of mental health treatment, 180 hours of unpaid work, 15 days of rehabilitation activity, and £114 victim services surcharge

Megan Brown, then 22, was arrested in February 2024 after her mother discovered drugs hidden in their garden shed in Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, and called the police. The mother retrieved a clear plastic bag from behind the shed containing 14.2g of Class A cocaine, 55.2g of Class B ketamine, and 67.5g of Class C cannabis, along with weighing scales and grinders. Brown, a recovering drug addict who had relapsed, had contacted a drug dealer to buy ketamine, met him in his car, and took possession of the bag after he was involved in a car accident. She was unaware of the full contents initially and transported it home by bus and taxi. Messages on her seized iPhones discussed the bag with her boyfriend, who gave no comment in a voluntary interview but faced no charges.

Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and possessing class A, B and C drugs. No previous convictions. Delay in case since February 2024 served as punishment. Provided active assistance to police. Struggled with vulnerabilities and trauma from youth. Judge took into account physical and mental health issues, young age, and early guilty pleas.

Sources: devonlive.com

Christian Richardson

Burglary

November 28, 2025

Sentence: 37 months detention in a young offenders institution

On June 21, 2025, Christian Richardson, an 18-year-old from Gaer Vale, Newport, broke into a man's flat on Royal Oak Drive in Newport, ransacking the property by upturning furniture, scattering possessions, and searching cupboards. He stole a PlayStation 5 games console and a pair of £500 Louis Vuitton designer trainers to fund his drug habit. Fingerprints left on a window matched Richardson, who was identified as the burglar. The victim reported flashbacks upon entering the flat, installed additional security including CCTV, and now feels the flat is like a fortress, prompting him to want to move. On July 8, 2025, Richardson was stopped in Newport city centre and found in possession of £90 cash, five wraps of cannabis, and a Nokia burner phone used for advertising cannabis sales via text bombs.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Prior convictions for burglary, aggravated vehicle taking, possession of a knife, and possession of cocaine and heroin with intent to supply. 10% discount for plea to burglary (27 months), 20% discount for plea to cannabis charge (10 months, consecutive). Judge noted significant impact on victim. Defendant has drug and alcohol issues, lacks emotional maturity, but has a pregnant partner, stable accommodation, and job offer upon release.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Keiron Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Keiron Lewis and his twin brother Jordan Lewis, both 26, savagely assaulted their friend Curtis Williams at his former partner's home near Pontypridd on August 13, 2025. The trio had been consuming alcohol and cocaine before arriving at the property at 11pm. Keiron refused to leave despite children being present. When Williams intervened in an attack on the woman, the brothers turned on him, punching him repeatedly to the face, kicking and kneeing him, breaking the bathroom door off its hinges. They left him in a pool of blood with severe injuries including a broken nose, fractured cheek, bruising to face, eye sockets, and shoulder, and a head wound. The brothers told the woman they had killed him.

Pleaded guilty to wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. Nine previous convictions including four offences of battery. Intoxicated from alcohol and cocaine; remorseful.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jordan Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Jordan Lewis and his twin brother Keiron Lewis, both 26, savagely assaulted their friend Curtis Williams at his former partner's home near Pontypridd on August 13, 2025. The trio had been consuming alcohol and cocaine before arriving at the property at 11pm. When Williams intervened in an attack on the woman, the brothers turned on him, punching him repeatedly to the face, kicking and kneeing him, breaking the bathroom door off its hinges. They left him in a pool of blood with severe injuries including a broken nose, fractured cheek, bruising to face, eye sockets, and shoulder, and a head wound. The brothers told the woman they had killed him. Jordan wore steel toe-capped boots covered in the victim's blood.

Pleaded guilty to wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. One previous conviction of a dissimilar nature. Intoxicated from alcohol and cocaine; remorseful.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mckenzie Danks

Common assault against emergency service workers

November 26, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 200 hours unpaid work

On May 22, 2023, during riots in Ely, Cardiff, following the deaths of Harvey Evans and Kyrees Sullivan, McKenzie Danks, 20 at the time and not from the area, attended the scene. He lied to police to pass a cordon, claiming relation to Evans. As crowds grew hostile, he resisted moving back. When police advanced, he fell over a bicycle, believed he was kicked, then pushed one officer and threw his slider footwear at another, PC Alex Orndal.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault against emergency service workers. Judge considered the footwear thrown as a weapon but recognised immaturity. Remorseful, no trouble since incident, full-time job and supportive family.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Richard Pearce

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

November 25, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

On September 4, 2025, Richard Pearce, aged 43, of Mansel Road, Swansea, lured a victim to the White House Hotel near Uplands under the pretense of a drug deal. In the small backyard area, Pearce and Shane Cowell assaulted the victim, hitting him to the face and body and kneeing him as he tried to protect himself. The incident showed a degree of planning, as footage captured the defendants discussing prior to the attack. The victim sustained a cut to his lip and grazes or cuts to his elbows. Pearce claimed the victim had stolen drugs from him previously and admitted to slapping him a couple of times. The assault was described by Judge Daniel Williams as an ugly incident on a slightly built victim.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Full admissions made, accepted responsibility, expressed remorse. Will serve no more than half behind bars. Restraining order for 3 years preventing contact with victim.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Shane Cowell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

November 25, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

On September 4, 2025, Shane Cowell, aged 34, of Oystermouth Road, Swansea, participated in luring a victim to the White House Hotel near Uplands under the pretense of a drug deal arranged by Richard Pearce. In the small backyard area, Cowell jumped out from behind a wall and, with Pearce, assaulted the victim, hitting him to the face and body and kneeing him as he tried to protect himself. The incident showed a degree of planning, as footage captured the defendants discussing prior to the attack. The victim sustained a cut to his lip and grazes or cuts to his elbows. Cowell gave a no comment interview to police. The assault was described by Judge Daniel Williams as an ugly incident on a slightly built victim.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Gave no comment interview. Significant adverse childhood experiences noted, with potential for rehabilitation. Will serve no more than half behind bars. Restraining order for 3 years preventing contact with victim.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Rio Dinnall

Possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 8 months imprisonment

On Friday, June 20, 2025, plain clothed officers from South Wales Police spotted Rio Dinnall, a 20-year-old drug dealer from Newport, acting suspiciously in Clos Y Rheil Ffordd, Barry. He led officers on a foot chase through a residential housing estate, armed with a crutch, and was captured on body-worn camera and CCTV discarding small wraps of crack cocaine over a garden fence. He was detained and handcuffed, and the drugs, worth £6,000, were recovered from a front garden.

Charged with possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply. Detective Inspector Tim Jones commented on the police's commitment to tackling drug dealers.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Llion Evans

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

November 23, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 80 hours unpaid work, rehabilitation activity requirement

In July 2023, Llion Evans, using the online name 'Jimbo Jones', engaged in sexualised chats on the Kik app with a profile he believed was a 12-year-old schoolgirl from Newport, unaware it was an undercover police decoy. Conversations included discussions of 'naughty massages', 'messy massages', and wanting to shower with the child, though some exchanges were non-sexual. In October 2023, police raided his home in Elm Grove Road, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, seizing devices. Analysis revealed over 350 indecent images of children (75 Category A, including abuse of a baby), prohibited images, extreme pornography, and evidence he shared images, including a Category A image, in a Kik group. He was arrested twice and released on bail during forensic examination.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge Vanessa Francis described behaviour as 'utterly reprehensible'. Registered as sex offender for 10 years. Subject to sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Marriage broken down since arrest; voluntarily working with charities; being assessed for autism.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Thamer Alrabie

Sexual assault

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 2 months imprisonment

Thamer Alrabie, 36, from Leckwith, entered the victim's home in Cardiff on the night of January 12, 2025, and sexually assaulted the woman at knifepoint. The ordeal was interrupted when the victim's father woke up to the noise and bravely fought off the attacker. Alrabie was identified and arrested by South Wales Police within 24 hours.

Pleading guilty to trespass to commit a sexual offence, sexual assault, assault by beating and threatening a person with a bladed article. Described as an extremely dangerous individual by Detective Constable Luke Rimes.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

William Fellowes

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

William Fellowes, 34, of Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea, was observed selling drugs to known users in Swansea on August 4, 2025, while riding an electric scooter and was stopped near Cwmbwrla roundabout. Messages on his phone showed he was advertising cocaine for sale. Police searched his home, finding a silver hold-all containing a 382g block of cocaine worth £11,600, £9,540 in cash, tick lists, 18 snap bags containing 24.9g of cocaine worth £1,440, scales, and a further 13 snap bags of 193g of cocaine worth £6,300, along with drug paraphernalia. He was also in possession of £150 at the time of stop.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in supply of cocaine. Has 31 previous convictions, including possession with intent to supply cannabis and shining a laser beam at an aircraft. Diagnosed with ADHD, has two children.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Katie Clark

Possession with intent to supply heroin

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Katie Clark, 32, of Croft Street, Waun Wen, Swansea, was involved in a joint drugs enterprise with William Fellowes. She was arrested at Morriston Hospital on August 4, 2025, after police searched her home and discovered scales with cocaine residue, £810 in cash, an A4 pad containing tick lists, and three bags of heroin weighing 41.2g. Messages on Fellowes' phone revealed communications between him and Clark relating to their joint enterprise. The total value of drugs seized in the operation was £29,500.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Of previous good character. Gave birth while on remand in custody. Barrister stated her partner Daryl Price was the driving force of the enterprise and had fled to Vietnam or Thailand.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Austin Hockey

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Austin Hockey, 32, of Acrebush Close, Bristol, was stopped by police on December 1, 2023, on a roundabout just outside Narberth in Pembrokeshire. A search of his vehicle and backpack revealed two bags of cannabis female flowering head weighing 81g and 29g, 80 small tablets of MDMA, and 2C-B tablets. Phones seized contained messages advertising MDMA and different strains of cannabis in 'text bombs'. The MDMA tablets were worth between £328 and £1,040, cannabis valued at £1,370, and 2C-B tablets at £840. He received £171,000 into his bank account during the offending period. When confronted by officers about the cannabis, he said 'I smoke that in a day.'

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. No previous convictions. Gained qualifications while in prison and supported other prisoners. Driven by financial gain as a street dealer, difficult childhood with adverse experiences leading to early substance use and homelessness.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Callum Tannetta

Burglary and theft of a motor vehicle

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On February 25, 2025, Callum Tannetta entered a home in Adamsdown, stealing two games consoles, a computer, and a car. He was identified through forensic evidence by South Wales Police. This offense occurred shortly after his release from a previous sentence for burgling eight homes and stealing expensive vehicles in 2021.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. Previously sentenced to 24 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for three years for a 2021 burglary spree.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Ashley Morris

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment

Ashley Morris, 39, launched an unprovoked brutal attack on his 78-year-old neighbour Lyndon Griffiths outside their homes in Brackla, Bridgend. After Griffiths parked his car following a shop visit, Morris approached him, told him to 'smile now', punched him to the floor, pinned him down, rained punches on his head and face, and kicked him repeatedly while he was down. Griffiths was left unconscious, covered in blood, and suffered appalling bruising, swelling, and three seizures in hospital. Morris then returned to his flat as if nothing happened.

Admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent. No remorse shown. Described as a dangerous individual by police.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Craig Dowding

Wounding with intent and arson

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

Craig Dowding, 34, of Greene Close, Newport, committed two horrific assaults on his friend and neighbour Robert Eddington. On May 14, 2025, while socialising at Mr Eddington's home in Newport, Dowding lost his temper over the victim using his crack pipe. He punched Mr Eddington dozens of times, stabbed a butane gas canister with a knife, squirted it at the victim's lap, and set fire to his hands and face with a lighter, causing full thickness burns to 6.5% of his body including the right side of his forehead, right eye socket, right side of his mouth and cheek, nose, upper chest wall, and blisters on his left wrist, thumbs and fingers. The victim was treated at Grange University Hospital but discharged himself against medical advice. On June 9, 2025, at a mutual friend's home while watching a Wales football match, Dowding, after drinking, became abusive, threw a knife from a knife block at Mr Eddington, then hit him over the head with a large knife, causing a 15cm wound to the left side of his head, bruises to his left cheek, a broken nose, a fractured jaw, and loss of 1000ml of blood.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of wounding with intent and arson. Found to be a dangerous offender. Previous convictions for violence, racially aggravated assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery. Suffered with mental health issues.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Demba Sey

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 22 months detention at a young offenders institute

On August 11, 2025, Demba Sey, 21, was a passenger in a Volkswagen Polo in Grangetown, Cardiff, when approached by police. He and the unidentified driver attempted to flee from Virgil Court, during which Sey threw an iPhone into bushes. Police detained him and found a hunting knife in his waistband, seven wraps of crack cocaine (1.71g), 13 wraps of heroin (3.71g), and £120 in his pocket. He became homeless at 19 after being kicked out by his mother for partying and messing around, leading to sofa surfing, sleeping on benches, and reliance on food banks.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article. Of previous good character. Did not play a major role in the drugs operation and was only allowed to keep £20 a day. Offending driven by hunger and not by greed, due to poverty, homelessness, and reliance on food banks.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Blake Williams

Robbery

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 27 months detention in a young offenders institute

On June 3, 2025, at approximately 10.30pm, Blake Williams, 19, of Clarence Place, Newport, entered a Tesco Express store on Caerleon Road, Newport, picked up a basket, and selected confectionery and soft drinks worth £27. As he attempted to leave without paying, shop worker Darshan Deorukhar confronted him, knocking the basket to the floor. Williams then brandished a screwdriver, lunged at staff, jabbed Mr Deorukhar in the chest causing a bruise, shoved him, and threatened 'Don't try and stop me, watch me.' He also brandished a knife before fleeing. Mr Deorukhar reported feeling nervous, anxious, and fearful of retaliation.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a bladed article. Has four previous convictions for offences including robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and theft. Raised in a chaotic environment, victim of physical violence from father, diagnosed with Crohn's disease, lacking maturity.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jordan Kiely

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Jordan Kiely, 27, of Walford Davies Drive, Newport, was raided by police at his home on August 22, 2025. Police found 164g of cocaine valued between £4,750 and £7,150, including 96.2g under his bed, two plastic packages, and 12.8g in a JD Sports bag. Additional items included scales with white powder traces, snap bags, paracetamol as a cutting agent, two phones, £120 cash, a 'tick list', and a knuckleduster. He became addicted to drugs after a toe amputation from a work accident and turned to dealing to pay off a drug debt.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon. One prior conviction for drunk and disorderly behaviour. Became addicted to cocaine and alcohol after toe amputation due to work injury; dealt drugs to pay off significant drug debt. Judge noted direct contact with customers, supplying significant quantities for financial gain.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Rory Butler

Dangerous driving

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 4 months upon release

On August 23, 2025, Rory Butler, 37, of Seaward Avenue, Sandfields, Port Talbot, argued with his partner after going out for food and was asked to leave her home. He stole her silver Volkswagen Golf and drove erratically, including through cones in a contraflow system on the M4 eastbound. He crashed into the central reservation between junctions 37 and 38. Police found him intoxicated in the vehicle; he gave a false name, claimed to be 12 years old, and resisted arrest, attempting to headbutt officers. Breath tests showed 139 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml at roadside and 115 at the station, nearly four times the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving with excess alcohol, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance and a licence. Has four prior convictions, including assaults against former partners for which he was subject to a suspended sentence order and alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement. Judge Paul Hobson noted the defendant could have killed someone and breached his order spectacularly.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Philip Evans

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 25 months imprisonment

On March 16, 2025, Philip Evans, 42, of Glan y Nant, Fochriw, Caerphilly, assaulted his partner at her home in Abercynon following an argument about his cheating. While under the influence of GHB causing temporary psychosis, he slapped her face, pushed her against a wall, elbowed her, threw her onto the bed, pinned her arms, and bit her repeatedly on her face, head, ears, chin, neck, arms, and breasts. He dragged her by the hair off the bed, kicked her legs and arms when she fell, leading to her choking on her false teeth and suffering concussion. The victim defended herself with a knife from the kitchen, after which Evans calmed down. She filmed the incident and contacted police, leading to his arrest at the property.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 36 previous convictions including harassment, exposure, possession of drugs and offences against the person. Diagnosed with PTSD and used GHB to self-medicate. Subject to a five-year restraining order.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Oswaldson Small

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

On July 3, 2025, Oswaldson Small, 36, met a woman in Mojo's nightclub in Newport and went to her home. He initiated sex, but she refused. Small shouted, refused to leave, and punched her 20-25 times to the face and body, causing her to fall on the bed. She sustained significant bruising, swelling, facial cuts, a black eye, and body bruises, requiring hospital treatment for concussion. She reported amplified trauma, feeling paranoid, anxious, and delusional. Small was identified via CCTV, arrested on July 19, and denied the assault, claiming self-defense after racial slurs. His wife attended the hearing; he is a stay-at-home father to their four-year-old child.

Pleaded not guilty at magistrates court trial. Prior convictions for battery and failing to surrender. Barrister requested suspended sentence, but judge deemed immediate custody appropriate due to severity of injuries.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Isaiah Queeley

Affray and possession of a bladed article

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

On September 22, 2025, at around 11am in Helen Place, Splott, Cardiff, Isaiah Queeley, 27, armed himself with an axe and ran out of his home after spotting two cyclists wearing balaclavas, one of whom was armed with a machete. Queeley swung the axe at one of the cyclists but was quickly disarmed. The cyclists then attacked Queeley with the machete, causing lacerations to his right arm. The incident was witnessed by an innocent bystander who was left terrified and called the police. CCTV footage captured the event, including taunts from the cyclists.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a bladed article. Has previous convictions for burglary and assault occasioning ABH against an ex-partner. Mental health issues and prior trauma from machete attack cited in mitigation.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Brian Armstrong

Affray

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

On August 30, 2023, Brian Armstrong, 55, of Campion Close, Newport, left five threatening voicemails for his son Lee Bowen, including threats to 'stab you up' and challenges to fight. Later that day, while intoxicated in Commercial Street, Newport, Armstrong stood in front of his son's car, kicked it, lunged at Bowen, and waved a kitchen knife over his head. The knife was found in his pocket upon arrest. The incident stemmed from a family fallout involving aggression towards his son, daughter, and ex-partner.

Pleaded guilty to affray, possession of a bladed article, and sending a communication threatening death or serious harm. Subject to a restraining order for three years. Had 29 previous convictions, latest for drunk and disorderly behaviour. Defence noted the incident was impulsive, unsophisticated, first offence in five years, and client had alcohol issues.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Calvin Evans-Nash

Arson

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 6 months detention in a young offenders institute

On August 14, 2025, at 1.45am, Calvin Evans-Nash, a 19-year-old resident at Tir Avon crisis accommodation in Treorchy since October 2024, ignited a cloth on the cooker and used it to set fire to piles of rubbish in the courtyard near the building. He threatened two support workers with the lit fire, saying 'I'll set you on f****** fire' and 'Nothing will happen as I'm British and you are black', using racist language. The fire alarm activated, prompting emergency services. He had a history of damaging property and assaulting staff, and lived in the basement due to behavioural concerns. The accommodation housed other vulnerable residents with learning difficulties.

Pleaded guilty to arson. Has 12 previous convictions for offences including criminal damage. Mental health conditions including ADHD, OCD and attachment issues reduced culpability. Judge Shomon Khan noted that starting fires in this way is very concerning and can cause harm to many people.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Amanuale Mebrahtu

Sexual assault and assault by penetration

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 3 months imprisonment

Amanuale Mebrahtu, 28, an Uber driver from Picton Place, Canton, sexually assaulted two women in Cardiff. In the first incident, he drove a student home from a night out in Cardiff city centre, made inappropriate sexual comments during the journey, and upon arrival groped her bottom during a hug he requested. He lingered outside her property for five minutes and later sent her a Snapchat friend request. In the second incident, he followed an intoxicated woman and her friends for one-and-a-half hours after they left Cardiff city centre, offered her a piggy back down stairs, then carried her further, placed his hands under her dress, touched her vagina, and penetrated her with his fingers before fleeing. He was identified via CCTV and convicted of assault by penetration and sexual assault.

Extended licence period of 3 years. Subject to sex offender notification requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely. Of previous good character. Provided help to community and church, support to mother and sister with medical issues.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Gerard Hallinan

Supply of cocaine

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 3 years detention in a young offenders institute

Gerard Hallinan, 22, of Davies Square, Newport, teamed up with Michelle Wetherall to supply class A drugs including crack cocaine from her home in Llansawel, Briton Ferry. On September 5, 2025, during a police raid, Hallinan was detained leaving the living room where 53g of crack cocaine worth up to £5,210 was found on a shelf, which he claimed was for personal use. Additional items included 3.2g of cannabis, THC sweets worth up to £10, blue tablets, drug paraphernalia, packaging with cocaine residue, and £5,731 in total cash. A second phone belonging to him contained drug-related messages showing dealings to users and other suppliers under the nickname 'Irish'. The operation involved joint dealing for significant profit.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Has three previous convictions, for offences including possession of cannabis and possessing prohibited items in prison. Difficult and fractured upbringing leading to cannabis use as coping mechanism.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

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