Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 769 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 18 cases

James Chappell

Riot *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

James Chappell, 31, from Barry, was involved in the Ely riot in May 2023 following the deaths of two teenagers, taking part in the disorder where missiles were thrown and vehicles set on fire.

18 Jun 2026

Jamie Bateman

Riot *

Sentence

5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jamie Bateman, 27, from Caerau, was involved in the Ely riot in May 2023 following the deaths of two teenagers. He threw missiles and encouraged others to use broken paving slabs during the disorder.

18 Jun 2026

Jamie Jones

Riot *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jamie Jones, 25, from Llanrumney, joined in the Ely riot in May 2023 following the deaths of two teenagers, engaging in serious disorder where police were attacked and vehicles set alight.

18 Jun 2026

Jasmine Smith

Riot *

Sentence

24-month community order with rehabilitation requirements

Jasmine Smith, 21, from Heath, participated in the Ely riot in May 2023 following the deaths of two teenagers. She was a teenager at the time of the disorder.

18 Jun 2026

Jayden Westcott

Riot *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jayden Westcott, 21, from Ely, participated in the Ely riot in May 2023 after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans, during which police were pelted with missiles.

18 Jun 2026

Jordan Webster

Riot *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jordan Webster, 30, from Ely, participated in the Ely riot in May 2023 after the deaths of two teenagers. He threw stones and helped move debris into the road as officers tried to bring the disorder under control.

18 Jun 2026

Jumana Fouad

Riot *

Sentence

24-month community order with rehabilitation requirements

Jumana Fouad, 19, from Ely, was involved in the Ely riot in May 2023 after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. She was a teenager at the time of the disorder.

18 Jun 2026

Liam Williams

Riot *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Liam Williams, 21, from Rumney, took part in the Ely riot in May 2023 after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. He brought fuel and aerosol cans to the scene, which were later used by others to feed a fire.

18 Jun 2026

Lianna Tucker

Riot *

Sentence

24-month community order with rehabilitation requirements

Lianna Tucker, 20, from Ely, was part of the group involved in the Ely riot in May 2023 after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. She was a teenager at the time of the disorder.

18 Jun 2026

Zayne Farrugia

Riot *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Zayne Farrugia, 26, from Caerau, joined the front line of the confrontation during the Ely riot following the deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in May 2023. He threw a number of missiles at police during the disorder.

18 Jun 2026

Ross Cooper

Breach of community order *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Ross Cooper, a 44-year-old pub manager, was originally sentenced in March 2025 to a three-year community order with 150 hours unpaid work and a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement after pleading guilty to possessing 280 indecent photographs of children (31 category A, 19 category B, 230 category C) and 68 extreme pornographic images showing a person performing a sexual act with animals, as well as four prohibited images of children. The offending took place on 18 May 2023. He breached the community order for a second time, having made minimal progress. He appeared at Cardiff Crown Court and admitted the breach. Judge Lucy Crowther jailed him for six months, revoked the community order, and ordered him to sign the sex offenders register for seven years.

Breached a three-year community order for a second time. Originally pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Completed only 17 of 150 hours unpaid work and 7 of 30 days rehabilitation. Carer for his partner.

14 Jun 2026

Toby Rogers

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Toby Rogers, a 34-year-old man from Barry, sexually assaulted a woman with a sex toy before raping her. He pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to charges of rape, assault by penetration, and assault by beating. The victim told the court she suffers anxiety as a result and is trying to rebuild her life. Rogers had no previous convictions and was of good character with a strong work ethic. The defence said he was genuinely remorseful and had experienced poor mental health. He received a 10-year prison sentence, of which he must serve two-thirds in custody before release on licence, with time on remand counted. A 20-year restraining order was imposed and he must register as a sex offender for life.

Pleaded guilty to rape, assault by penetration, and assault by beating. No previous convictions, previous good character. Remorseful. Poor mental health and previously sectioned. Received one-third discount for early guilty pleas. 20-year restraining order, sex offender registration for life, and victim surcharge.

13 Jun 2026

Kirk Howells

Possession of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kirk Howells used a mobile phone to send bulk messages advertising wholesale quantities of class A drugs. In January 2026, police raided his home in Hirwaun, seizing a phone, bags of white powder, scales, and drug paraphernalia. Data from the phone also linked his co-defendants. He admitted possession of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

5 Jun 2026

Amie Dare

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

3 years 6 months imprisonment

Amie Dare was identified as a central figure in the Cynon Valley drug supply network. As the partner of Gerwyn Hussey, she was implicated through phone messages and admitted being concerned in the supply of both cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

5 Jun 2026

Gerwyn Hussey

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Gerwyn Hussey was part of an organised drug supply operation in the Cynon Valley. Phone evidence from a co-defendant linked him to distributing class A drugs throughout the area. He admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

5 Jun 2026

David Bullock

Indecent assault *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment

David Bullock, 59, sexually assaulted a girl under 16 at the National Ice Rink in Cardiff during ice skating dance lessons in the 1980s or early 1990s. He was then in his 20s and claimed to be training for the Olympics. The abuse began with patting and rubbing the girl's leg, touching her stomach and groping her bottom, then escalated to placing his hand inside her skirt and underwear, touching her vagina, and cupping her breasts. The victim disclosed the abuse to her mother at the time but no police report was made. She came forward in 2025. Bullock answered no comment in interview but later pleaded guilty to all seven counts.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of indecent assault. Previous conviction for possession of indecent images and indecent assault of a child under 14. Also made subject to an indefinite restraining order and sex offender notification requirements for 10 years.

2 Jun 2026

Kieran Desmond

Concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

one year and four months' imprisonment

Kieran Desmond, 29, was released from prison on 16 March 2026. On 10 April, police attempted to stop him riding an electric motorcycle on Heol Trelai in Cardiff. He abandoned the bike and fled on foot, throwing a rucksack into a garden. The rucksack contained 314 grams of cannabis in deal-size bags, £35 cash, and an iPhone with messages relating to drug sales and a customer address list. A search of his home found burner phones and another tick list. He made no comment in interview. The judge described it as 'staggering' that he reoffended within weeks of release.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis, being concerned in its supply, driving whilst disqualified, and having no insurance. He had been released from prison on 16 March 2026 and reoffended on 10 April. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge; drugs forfeited.

2 Jun 2026

Thomas Price

Breaching a criminal behaviour order *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Thomas Price, 62, was banned for life from keeping animals following a 2021 conviction for 32 counts of animal cruelty relating to sheep and horses, for which he received six months imprisonment, and a further six months in 2022 for breaching the order. On 3 December 2025, PCSOs patrolling Pengam Green in Cardiff found him in possession of horse feed and equine items including a rope and a pallet in Seawall Road. On 18 December 2025, he was again seen in Seawall Road tending to horses. These actions breached the criminal behaviour order. Price had previously kept animals in atrocious conditions, with welfare officers discovering maggot-ridden sheep, carcasses, unshorn animals, and 240 horses standing in deep mud without adequate food or water, surrounded by hazards such as sharp metal and barbed wire.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge. Recorder Angharad Price sentenced.

1 Jun 2026

May 2026 13 cases

Corey Eaves

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Corey Eaves, 28, of Gilfach Goch, took the keys to a Nissan Juke belonging to the partner of a friend he was staying with in the early hours of April 26, making a vulgar gesture as he left. He drove the stolen car and was spotted by police shortly before 1am. Officers located the vehicle again around 2.30am and attempted to box it in, but Eaves reversed into a police car causing £7,000 damage before fleeing down an alleyway. He led police on a chase along narrow lanes, reaching 80mph in a 20mph zone on Gilfach Road, Tonyrefail. A stinger was deployed but he continued driving until the car stopped, after which he attempted to flee on foot but was caught. A breath test showed 58 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, over the 35 microgram limit. He was also a disqualified driver. Two days earlier, he stole a 10-pack of Carlsberg cans worth £11.29 from a petrol station he had been banned from.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without insurance, drink driving, driving whilst disqualified, and theft from a shop. Had a number of previous convictions. In mitigation, the court heard he had completed courses in prison and provided negative drug tests, and has two young children. Judge Eugene Egan described the driving as 'utterly disgraceful'. Also disqualified from driving for four years upon release.

31 May 2026

Bernie Mcdonagh

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

18-month prison sentence

Bernie McDonagh, 20, along with Thomas McDonagh, targeted sellers on Facebook Marketplace over nine months between January and September 2023 across multiple police areas. They used a counterfeit banking app to display fake payment confirmations when collecting goods including smartphones, laptops and watches valued at nearly £70,000, then sold them at CeX stores.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Targeted 27 victims via Facebook Marketplace using fake bank app.

21 May 2026

Mark Hagland

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Mark Hagland and Tracy Williams lured Moussa Ayeb to a property in Pontprennau on December 7, 2023. After eating and drinking, Hagland became aggressive upon learning Ayeb was Muslim, slapped him, kicked him in the chest, threatened to murder him and demanded money. Williams joined in, punching Ayeb, throwing pasta sauce over him and forcing him into a bathtub of water. Ayeb was pushed down stairs, strangled and threatened with a knife. He suffered multiple broken ribs. Hagland fled in his underpants and was later found hiding nearby.

Pleaded guilty. Had 30 previous convictions including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and battery. Difficult upbringing and substance abuse issues noted in mitigation. Judge stated each played a part in causing very serious injuries.

21 May 2026

Thomas Mcdonagh

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

19-month prison sentence

Thomas McDonagh, 23, along with Bernie McDonagh, targeted sellers on Facebook Marketplace over nine months between January and September 2023 across multiple police areas. They used a counterfeit banking app to display fake payment confirmations when collecting goods including smartphones, laptops and watches valued at nearly £70,000, then sold them at CeX stores.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Targeted 27 victims via Facebook Marketplace using fake bank app.

21 May 2026

Tracy Williams

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Tracy Williams spent two months messaging Moussa Ayeb on Facebook before luring him to her Pontprennau home on December 7, 2023, under the pretence of being lonely. She and Mark Hagland assaulted Ayeb after he declined to smoke crack cocaine. Williams punched him, threw pasta sauce over his face, forced him into a bathtub of water, pushed him down stairs and threatened him with a kitchen knife. She falsely claimed to police that Ayeb had sexually assaulted her. Ayeb suffered multiple broken ribs.

Pleaded guilty. Had six previous convictions including common assault. Difficult background, substance misuse and prior abuse noted in mitigation. Judge stated each played a part in causing very serious injuries.

21 May 2026

Lloyd Bailey

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Lloyd Bailey, of Otters Close, Bettws, Newport, admitted possessing class A drugs with intent to supply after police found 21.48g of cocaine divided into 71 street deals at his girlfriend's home where her two young children lived. The drugs were worth between £1,420 and £2,480. Scales, grip seal bags, and crack cocaine conversion equipment were also recovered. Phone messages linked him to supply.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. No prior drug convictions. Determined to overcome addictions.

20 May 2026

Shaun Moran

Distributing indecent photographs and videos of children *

Sentence

six years in custody

Shaun Moran, a 42-year-old man from Trowbridge in Cardiff, was arrested in March 2026 after South Wales Police officers visited his home following intelligence that someone at the address had been sharing child sexual abuse material online. Digital devices were seized and examined, uncovering evidence of Moran distributing over 1,300 indecent images and videos of children, with international law enforcement cooperation. He pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to a single count of distributing 1,318 indecent photographs and videos of children – 228 of which fell into the most serious category. Must sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

18 May 2026

Leon Jones

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Leon Jones, a 24-year-old from Merthyr, was involved in supplying cocaine across the mid Glamorgan area. South Wales Police identified a phone number linked to a drugs line belonging to Jones. He surrendered at Merthyr police station in December 2025. Analysis of his mobile phone revealed messages linking it to crack cocaine supply, and a search of a property in Dowlais recovered crack cocaine and drug dealing paraphernalia.

Admitted two charges of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

15 May 2026

Kane Evans

Supply of crack cocaine *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Kane Evans, 29, was arrested by police at Bristol airport on January 29, 2026, upon returning from a holiday in Cyprus while under investigation by the Cardiff and Vale Organised Crime team. In November 2025, officers executing a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a flat in Mill Road found Evans after a rucksack containing crack cocaine was thrown from a bedroom window. Two phones were seized, one linked to a drugs line. He was charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty. Linked to separate investigations involving a drugs line and crack cocaine found during a warrant.

13 May 2026

Robert Davies

Harassment *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Robert Davies left a series of 11 voicemails threatening to stab his victim to death and stating they would need witness protection. The offences occurred while he was on bail conditions prohibiting contact with the victim. After arrest he caused damage to his cell.

Pleaded guilty to one count of harassment – fear of violence and one count of causing criminal damage. Was subject to bail conditions at the time. Showed no remorse.

13 May 2026

Samuel Benjamin Harvard

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

34 months and 12 weeks imprisonment

In March 2026, police identified a telephone number of interest from an historic phone download. On 19 March an officer rang the number and Samuel Harvard answered expecting a customer. Police then went to his home in Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare, arrested him and seized his phone. Messages on the device showed he was receiving instructions to deliver drugs, and he was also dealing cocaine on his own account, obtaining supplies on tick to sell to customers. On the day of arrest he was due to attend a job interview with Aldi. He had previously been given a 16-week suspended sentence for stalking just two weeks earlier.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. A one-third discount was applied for his guilty plea. The judge also activated 12 weeks of a previously imposed suspended sentence for stalking to run consecutively. The recorder noted that he had been acting as a runner for others but also conducting his own dealing, and that he showed disregard for court authority by dealing on the day he was sentenced for stalking.

1 May 2026

Kieren Pash

Actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

six years and six months in prison

Kieren Pash subjected Chelsea Manley to over a decade of domestic abuse starting from when they were teenagers in Cardiff. Abuse escalated after moving in together in 2015, including pushes, shoves, black eyes in 2021, and severe incidents: strangulations on two occasions between December 1 and 31, 2022; horrific attack on August 22, 2025 involving attempted drowning in bath, biting nose, wrist injury requiring hospital; attacks on September 19, 2025 (launched at victim, smashed TV), September 25, 2025 (threatened to knock door down); final incident on October 3, 2025 involving double-handed strangulation, headlock, knee on neck, pillow over face, smashing phone on face. Arrested October 5, 2025.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury after trial of four counts of actual bodily harm and two counts of intentional strangulation. Received a 10-year restraining order preventing contact with victim.

1 May 2026

Dexter Walkey

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Dexter Walkey, of Porth, connected with the victim through a dating app before going on a night out together in Cardiff. They later returned to the victim’s home address, where she fell asleep. She woke to find Walkey having sex with her – something she had not consented to. The following day, Walkey sent the victim a text message apologising for his behaviour, but denied the charge of rape in court.

Found guilty by jury on March 20, 2026. Also made subject to indefinite sex offender notification requirements and a restraining order until further notice.

1 May 2026

April 2026 19 cases

Nathan Bougossa

Attempted robbery and assault by beating *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Nathan Bougossa grabbed a woman from behind in Cardiff city centre on November 14, 2025, near the Marriott hotel in Hayes Bridge Road, attempting to steal her backpack containing brownies. He squeezed her for five seconds before she escaped. He then punched a man in the face in an unprovoked attack on Canal Street. CCTV footage led to his arrest on November 16. In custody, he admitted trying to kill a woman during a robbery.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and assault by beating. Has 38 previous convictions for offences including offences against the person, theft, and failing to comply with community orders. Was suffering a mental health episode at the time.

28 Apr 2026

Alexander Creqama

Cannabis production *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Alexander Creqama, 23, from Albania, entered the UK illegally on the back of a lorry from Spain. He was found tending to a cannabis farm at a property in Ystradgynlais, Wales, on March 23, 2026, after police executed a drugs warrant. The house had five rooms dedicated to growing 249 cannabis plants (mature and seedlings) using hydroponic equipment, with a potential yield of 6.5kg to 19.5kg, wholesale value up to £98,000, or up to £214,000 if broken down. There had been one previous harvest, indicated by cuttings, and electricity was bypassed. He was the sole occupant, had been there for a year, claimed he was forced to look after the plants, and received £5,000 per harvest (25% of sales value).

Pleaded guilty to cannabis production. No previous convictions. Recorder Greg Bull KC noted the defendant must have been aware of the scale of the operation. In mitigation, described as young and immature, made poor decisions, entered UK illegally from Albania, unable to work legitimately, learning English in prison.

22 Apr 2026

Jaydan Iles

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

30 months detention in a young offenders' institute, suspended for two years

On February 22, 2026, Jaydan Iles, 18, of Pilton Vale, Newport, was detained by plain clothes officers in Newport after a strong smell of cannabis was noticed from vehicles including a silver Mercedes and a red Nissan Qashqai. As a passenger, he was searched and found in possession of three mobile phones, one burner phone with messages consistent with the street supply of cocaine and 'text bombs' to customers, £460 in cash, and a Kinder egg plastic container in his underwear containing 17 wraps of cocaine weighing 9.2g in total valued between £740 and £1,120.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of criminal property. No previous convictions. Ordered to carry out a 10 day rehabilitation activity requirement and 200 hours unpaid work. Aged 18 at the time.

21 Apr 2026

Rhydian Mason

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

14-month prison sentence, suspended for 21 months

Rhydian Mason, 36, of Pontypool, breached his sexual harm prevention order imposed in 2018 by deleting his browsing history, using private and incognito browsers, and downloading and removing chatbot roleplay apps, including Apex Girls. The breaches were discovered during a routine annual sex offender risk assessment by Gwent Police officers at his home last autumn. The offending took place between 8 and 22 October 2025. He has prior convictions for attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity and attempted sexual communication with a child.

Handed 200 hours of unpaid work in the community and a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Ordered to pay £150 towards prosecution costs and a £187 victim surcharge. Judge believed there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

20 Apr 2026

Teri Jones

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On an unspecified date in February 2025, Teri Jones, while a patient in an ambulance outside University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, suddenly punched paramedic Yael Barker and then kicked her twice in the left shoulder, once in the stomach, and once on the forearm, causing rotator cuff damage, tendonitis, swelling, and trapped nerves. Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The victim, paramedic Yael Barker, suffered a serious shoulder injury and continues to receive treatment.

20 Apr 2026

Richard Evan Rhys Williams

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On a night in December 2024, Richard Evan Rhys Williams, a 54-year-old Grand National trainer, repeatedly struck 72-year-old Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick during a night-time assault in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, while Dandridge was walking his dog on Williams's land. The attack broke Dandridge's arm, causing ongoing pain in his forearm and lasting physical and mental impact, including feelings of helplessness.

Found guilty by jury of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Recorder Angharad Price described it as an appalling offence and noted that Williams took the law into his own hands instead of waiting for police.

15 Apr 2026

Ryan Thomas

Sexual assault and cyberflashing *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

In April 2022, Ryan Thomas, 33, from Abercarn, Caerphilly, approached a 14-year-old girl and her friend outside Morrison's supermarket in Caerphilly, offered to walk them home, followed them despite refusal, hugged the girl, and kissed her on the lips without consent. While on bail awaiting sentencing, in September 2025, he sent an explicit video of his genitals and sexually explicit messages to another woman, causing her significant distress.

Found guilty of sexual assault; committed cyberflashing while on bail. Judge described his record as 'appalling' and noted an 'ingrained inclination towards sexual offending'. Sentenced to 9 months for sexual assault and 4 months for exposure. Handed a restraining order for 10 years and a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

15 Apr 2026

Samuel Price

Assault by beating *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On January 19, Samuel Price, 28, caused chaos at a home in Merthyr Tydfil by unleashing violence and damage, sparking police action.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, threatening someone with a weapon, assault by beating, and causing a public nuisance.

14 Apr 2026

Jay Jenkins-Lang

Rape *

Sentence

10 years custody and six years on extended licence

In June 2023, Jay Jenkins-Lang, who was facing charges for firearms and offensive weapon offences, absconded from support workers escorting him to Newport Magistrates Court. He fled in a taxi to Cwmbran, where he purchased an air pistol and ammunition. Armed with these weapons, he assaulted and raped a 17-year-old girl. He was arrested hours later in the Cwmbran area, found wearing a stab vest and in possession of the weapon, ammunition, and a knife.

Found guilty of rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm at the time of committing an offence, and doing an act intended to pervert the course of justice. Admitted possession of a bladed article, having an imitation firearm and ammunition in a public place, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and criminal damage. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life and subject to an indefinite restraining order. Attempted to deceive the jury with a forged letter claiming the victim apologised for framing him.

13 Apr 2026

Ravelle Melbourne

Wounding and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ravelle Melbourne, 32, of Canton, Cardiff, subjected his partner to a campaign of violence including four separate assaults driven by jealousy, leaving her with multiple jaw fractures requiring surgery.

Pleaded guilty to wounding and three counts of ABH.

12 Apr 2026

Joland Giwa

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, heroin, and cocaine *

Sentence

47 months imprisonment

In February 2026, police followed Joland Giwa's vehicle and arrested him at his home on Holly Road, Ty Sign, Risca. A rucksack containing 126g of crack cocaine (street value £13,500), 16.45g of heroin (£1,645), and 7.85g of cocaine (£700), along with £2,040 in cash, was discovered. Giwa, originally from Sierra Leone and a former leading figure in the London gang 'Don't Say Nothing' (DSN), had been relocated to south Wales to sever gang ties but continued criminal activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, and possession of criminal property. Breached a suspended sentence for affray. Nine previous convictions for 16 offences.

11 Apr 2026

Alan Karimi

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Alan Karimi, 31, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Karimi was arrested at Kurd Barbers in Newbridge with blood-stained clothing and puncture wounds on his back.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Adnan Mohamad

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Adnan Mohamad, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Mohamad was arrested at Kurd Barbers in Newbridge with blood-stained clothing and puncture wounds on his back.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Ali Khdir

Conspiring to breach migration laws *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Ali Khdir, 42, originally from Iran, and Dilshad Shamo organised a large-scale people smuggling network using the Fast Track Car Wash on Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly as a cover. They arranged the movement of large numbers of migrants, predominantly from Iran, Iraq and Syria, across multiple European countries including Italy, Romania, Croatia, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria and France. Migrants were charged thousands of pounds, with an estimated turnover of £1.8 million over six months between October 2022 and April 2023. Methods included shipping from Turkey to Italy, using tourist visas via Belarus and Moldova to Romania, Germany or Austria, concealing people in lorries to Italy and Germany, and transporting via cars or taxis through Bosnia to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. National Crime Agency raided the premises and recovered hidden mobile phones with evidence of the operation.

Initially denied charges but changed plea after two weeks of evidence. Ordered to serve a minimum of 40 per cent in custody. Judge described the operation as a well-organised and successful travel agency.

10 Apr 2026

Baved Hamed

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Baved Hamed, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Hamed was arrested at the scene with blood-stained clothing.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Bryar Muradi

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Bryar Muradi, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Muradi was arrested at the scene with blood-stained clothing.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Christopher Williams

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

In January 2026, police searched the home of Christopher Williams in Mountain Ash and discovered several clear bags of cannabis along with weighing scales. High-value items including Nike shoes and Rolex watches were also recovered from the property. Williams sped off in his Volkswagen Golf upon the officers' arrival but returned later and was arrested. Additional expensive footwear was found in his vehicle. The search uncovered a haul of cannabis and luxury items indicative of criminal activity.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis, dangerous driving, and acquiring/using criminal property. Received a two-year driving ban. Third conviction for possession with intent to supply cannabis within the past five years.

10 Apr 2026

Dilshad Shamo

Conspiring to breach migration laws *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Dilshad Shamo, 43, originally from Iraq, and Ali Khdir organised a large-scale people smuggling network using the Fast Track Car Wash on Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly as a cover. They arranged the movement of large numbers of migrants, predominantly from Iran, Iraq and Syria, across multiple European countries including Italy, Romania, Croatia, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria and France. Migrants were charged thousands of pounds, with an estimated turnover of £1.8 million over six months between October 2022 and April 2023. Methods included shipping from Turkey to Italy, using tourist visas via Belarus and Moldova to Romania, Germany or Austria, concealing people in lorries to Italy and Germany, and transporting via cars or taxis through Bosnia to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. National Crime Agency raided the premises and recovered hidden mobile phones with evidence of the operation.

10 Apr 2026

Corey Richards

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Corey Richards, 27, of Manor Gate, Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, was involved in supplying cocaine, a class A drug, in the town between January 9, 2024 and October 25, 2024, over a period of nearly ten months.

Pleaded guilty. Recorder Claire Pickthall applied discount for early plea. Ordered forfeiture and destruction of iPhone used in drug supply. Must pay £228 surcharge within six months of release.

10 Apr 2026

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Law Courts, The, Cardiff CF10 3PG, Cardiff, CF10 3PG, United Kingdom

+442920678730

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court, located in Cardiff, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 769 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Cardiff area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Law Courts, The, Cardiff CF10 3PG, CF10 3PG.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +442920678730 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Jayden Westcott

Jordan Webster

Jumana Fouad

Liam Williams

Lianna Tucker

Zayne Farrugia

Ross Cooper

Toby Rogers

Kirk Howells

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Gerwyn Hussey

David Bullock

Kieran Desmond

Thomas Price

Corey Eaves

Bernie Mcdonagh

Mark Hagland

Thomas Mcdonagh

Tracy Williams

Lloyd Bailey

Shaun Moran

Leon Jones

Kane Evans

Robert Davies

Samuel Benjamin Harvard

Kieren Pash

Dexter Walkey

Nathan Bougossa

Alexander Creqama

Jaydan Iles

Rhydian Mason

Teri Jones

Richard Evan Rhys Williams

Ryan Thomas

Samuel Price

Jay Jenkins-Lang

Ravelle Melbourne

Joland Giwa

Alan Karimi

Adnan Mohamad

Ali Khdir

Baved Hamed

Bryar Muradi

Christopher Williams

Dilshad Shamo

Corey Richards

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