Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2024 2 cases

Jordan Mccourt-Knight

Conspiracy to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

six years and three months imprisonment

Jordan McCourt-Knight was part of an international organised crime group importing drugs from Portugal and supplying class A (cocaine, MDMA) and class B (ketamine, cannabis) drugs across the South West, Shropshire and Herefordshire. The investigation began in November 2019 when he left a bag containing a large amount of ketamine (street value £19,940 to £39,880) on a train at Newport station. He was arrested with class A and C drugs, £1,910 cash, drug paraphernalia and mobile phones including an Encro device used on the Encro-Chat app to coordinate drug sourcing and supply.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a class A drug (cocaine and MDMA) and five counts of conspiracy to supply a class B drugs (4 x ketamine and 1 x cannabis).

8 Nov 2024

Thomas Hughes

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On September 28, 2024, officers from South Wales Police executed a warrant at Thomas Hughes' home on Park Avenue in Porthcawl, where they found £2,660 in cash, two mobile phones, scales and deal bags indicating drug distribution, approximately 472g of cocaine valued at £13,500 to £15,000, an additional £25,000 in cash, £926 in £2 coins, £505 in Euro notes, a small bag of white powder, and a £10 Scottish bank note, totaling £29,203 in cash. This followed his prior conviction in 2019 for possession of cocaine with intent to supply and money laundering, after which he was released and reoffended with the same type of offences.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug (cocaine) and possession of criminal property. Previously sentenced to 7 years in 2019 for similar offences.

7 Nov 2024

October 2024 11 cases

Steven Linsey

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Steven Linsey, 42, of Clos Glas Llwch, Cardiff, acted as an accomplice to John Junior Janes. Upon learning of complaints and the investigation into the fraud, Linsey was instructed by Janes to cold-call victims and offer them cash payments significantly below the amounts defrauded to persuade them to withdraw complaints and retract statements, thereby attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Convicted of one offence of perverting the course of justice. Released immediately due to time served on remand; subject to post-sentence supervision.

31 Oct 2024

John Junior Janes

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

John Junior Janes, 29, of Wentloog Road, Cardiff, operated as a rogue trader using false company names like Marshalls Drives and Patios Ltd. He targeted eight vulnerable victims, including elderly and disabled individuals, by carrying out substandard home improvement works such as driveways, patios, and gardens at highly inflated prices exceeding £60,000. He used aggressive sales tactics, failed to provide cancellation rights, pressured payments in cash or to third parties, left work incomplete or poorly done, and threatened victims who complained, including one threat to 'smash your house in'. One victim suffered a stroke believed linked to the stress. Upon investigation, he attempted to pervert justice by instructing payments to withdraw complaints.

Convicted of six offences including fraud. Ordered to pay £42,960 compensation by 31 January 2026 and £28,917.50 costs. Will serve half in custody and remainder on licence.

31 Oct 2024

Jonathan Grossett

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jonathan Grossett, 36, was the subject of a warrant at an address in Rhoose, near Barry in Wales, on September 12. Officers entered the property and caught him in the bathroom attempting to flush away several bags of cocaine, which were seen floating in the toilet bowl. Drug supply paraphernalia, empty grip-seal bags, and more than £200 in cash were recovered from the address.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquisition/possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug (cocaine).

29 Oct 2024

Peter David Long

Sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and indecent assault *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Peter David Long committed 19 sexual offences against four girls aged between seven and 14, dating back to the 1970s. The offences included six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13 counts of indecent assault.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13 counts of indecent assault. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. Lifetime restraining order for all complainants. One year on licence.

25 Oct 2024

Harrhys Rafiq

Sexual assault *

Sentence

10-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work and 10 days rehabilitation activity

In January 2024, Harrhys Rafiq, a 26-year-old shop worker at Shad's Bishopston Premier Stores in Cardiff, sexually assaulted a female customer. He touched her bottom and pressed his aroused groin against her back. The incident was captured on CCTV. The victim suffered severe mental health effects, including anxiety, panic attacks, and isolation. Rafiq pleaded guilty, though he contested some details, but the judge accepted the CCTV evidence. He was sentenced on 23 October 2024.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Early guilty plea warranted a 20% reduction. No previous convictions. Judge described the assault as bewildering and noted the victim's severe mental health impact.

23 Oct 2024

Grant Edwards

Sexual assault *

Sentence

16 months' imprisonment suspended for two years, 40-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work

In autumn 2022, Grant Edwards, 33, from Heol-Y-Frenhines in Bridgend, sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl by seizing her body, pulling her towards him, rubbing the upper part of her leg towards his genitals, telling her she aroused him and he was 'hard', asking if she wanted to see, and pulling her jogging bottoms away to see her underwear. He attempted to persuade her not to disclose the incident, but she resisted and reported it. The assault has caused the victim ongoing anger, anxiety, trust issues with men, and social withdrawal.

Found guilty by jury after trial; denied offence but accepts jury findings; limited insight into offending; high risk of causing harm; indefinite restraining order issued prohibiting contact with victim; prior conviction as teenager not influencing sentence.

7 Oct 2024

Christian Okafor

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Christian Okafor, 48, met the victim on a night out in Newport city centre and invited her and others back to his flat. The woman was handed a drink, briefly blacked out, and woke up with Okafor on top of her. DNA evidence linked Okafor to the victim. The offence occurred on 27 January 2024.

Convicted after trial; denied the offence; ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely.

3 Oct 2024

Ann Barnes

Theft *

Sentence

five-month suspended sentence with 80 hours community work

Ann Barnes, a 47-year-old part-time call handler for an out-of-hours GP service, stole £13,326 from Aneurin Bevan Health Board due to an administrative error that resulted in her being paid two salaries after a promotion in 2009. Instead of receiving £19,954 over two years for a 16.5-hour working week, she was paid £33,000. She admitted the theft after boasting about purchases including a hot tub and a new house extension. Bosses became suspicious and discovered the pay error.

Admitted theft. Paid the money back in full.

2 Oct 2024

Guy Simmonds

Engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 15 *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Guy Simmonds, 37, a horse-riding instructor, had sexual intercourse with both his partner Lauren Jarvis and a 15-year-old girl during a threesome in January 2024. He was the ringleader, self-obsessed and manipulative, and found guilty following a trial.

Branded a 'sexual predator' by Judge Lucy Crowther. Placed on the sex offenders’ register for life, subject to a restraining order and sexual harm prevention order for 15 years. Further 3 years on extended licence.

1 Oct 2024

Elyse Hibbs

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Elyse Hibbs, a 25-year-old prison nurse from Manchester, engaged in flirtatious calls and text messages with an unnamed inmate while working at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales, since September 2018. She met the inmate during medical treatment. After he was moved to HMP Manchester in May 2021, he tracked her down via Instagram in June 2021 using his mother and a friend. They exchanged numerous texts and calls, including three-way calls and recorded prison calls, where they expressed love and discussed prison matters. The inmate had an illegal mobile phone and manipulated her. Hibbs asked him not to contact her at times but continued. She signed off sick in early June 2021 and resigned on July 6, 2021. Arrested on July 13, 2021, after her number was found on his approved calls list. She has been struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and claimed she felt exploited and threatened.

Admitted misconduct in public office. Court heard she was manipulated by the inmate and got too deep. Expressed remorse. Defence argued she was young, impressionable, emotionally vulnerable, and did not gain financially or assist in crime. Judge noted she was in a position of responsibility and the offence was too serious for suspension.

1 Oct 2024

Lauren Jarvis

Engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 15 *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence suspended for 1 year, 15 days rehabilitation work

Lauren Jarvis, 26, a showjumper, willingly participated in the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl during a threesome with her partner Guy Simmonds in January 2024, touching the victim sexually. Afterwards, the pair agreed to keep quiet about it. She was found guilty following a trial.

Willingly took part and touched the victim sexually. Placed on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years and given a restraining order for 5 years. Pre-sentence reports identified vulnerabilities to manipulation due to low intelligence.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 6 cases

Mikeljan Dusha

Producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Mikeljan Dusha, 27, and Dylber Selimllari, 28, both of no fixed abode, were involved in the production of cannabis at a former social club in Blaenavon. Officers in Torfaen arrested both men in August when carrying out a warrant and during the search uncovered almost 500 plants.

Pled guilty to producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis. Involved in an organised and illegal enterprise.

27 Sep 2024

Dylber Selimllari

Producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Pled guilty to producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis. Involved in an organised and illegal enterprise.

27 Sep 2024

Hassan Hassan

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

41 months imprisonment

Hassan Hassan, 20, of Adamsdown, was identified as the sole holder of the 'SPICE' drug line which supplied Class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, to customers. He was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in London on July 17, 2024, while attempting to hand over the mobile phone central to the police investigation. A forensic examination of his phone by South Wales Police linked him directly to the drug line, showing he sent bulk text messages offering crack cocaine and heroin to hundreds of people at a time. He was one of 25 people arrested in July 2024 by the Cardiff and Vale Organised Crime Team during a month-long crackdown that seized a quarter of a kilogram of crack cocaine and £17,000 in cash, and shut down 21 drug lines.

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

18 Sep 2024

Denis Coles

Rape *

Sentence

Two years supervision order and registration on the sex offenders register

In 1977, Denis Coles, then aged 26, raped an 11-year-old girl who was walking home alone from Girl Guides in Cardiff. He approached her, initially asking for the time, before dragging her away and committing the rape. The crime remained unsolved for decades until a 2019 cold case review used DNA evidence from samples taken at the time, matching Coles with a probability of at least one billion. The victim suffered long-term trauma, as detailed in her impact statement, affecting her mental health and childhood.

Deemed mentally unfit for trial; jury found he committed the act in a trial of the facts; judge noted he would have received a substantial custodial sentence if fit to plead; had cautions for burglary in 2008 and theft in 2012.

12 Sep 2024

Paul Atkinson

Fraud *

Sentence

43 months imprisonment

Paul Atkinson, operating through companies like Protecta Home Improvements and MET Construction Ltd, deceived customers by promising building work such as extensions and orangeries, but failed to complete it after receiving deposits totalling £147,500 between September 1, 2019, and July 30, 2022. He used fabricated website content, made excuses for delays, performed substandard work, ignored refund requests, and issued subtle threats to customers who posted negative reviews. Victims suffered financial hardship, emotional distress, and in some cases, considered suicide; one victim had to carry a disabled child over a dug trench in their garden.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of being a trader knowingly or recklessly engaging in a commercial practice, 24 counts of dishonestly making false representation to make gain for himself or another or causing loss to another or exposing another to risk, and one count of carrying on a business of company with intent to defraud creditors or for other fraudulent purpose. Additionally, ordered to pay back £71,000 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Sep 2024

Shaun Ballinger

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 years community order

Shaun Ballinger, a retired detective constable with Gwent Police, downloaded indecent images of children onto an Acer laptop while still serving as a police officer. A search of his home uncovered 36 indecent images, including nine category A videos (the most severe), 16 category B videos, and 11 category C images, all depicting girls aged between six and 12 years. A further 129 images of poor quality were also found. Ballinger pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children at Cardiff Crown Court on 1 September 2024.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. The community order includes a requirement to attend a sexual offender’s treatment programme. Former Gwent Police detective constable.

1 Sep 2024

August 2024 2 cases

Zackary Williams

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

1 year and 2 months imprisonment

On August 1, 2024, Zackary Williams was reported for driving while intoxicated in Bridgend. He was spotted by police on Cowbridge Road and initiated a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds of 70mph in a 40mph zone, ignoring red lights, overtaking into oncoming traffic, and attempting to reverse-ram a police car. He struck one vehicle and tried to force another onto the pavement and into a wall. The vehicle had false number plates, and he was subsequently arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving while disqualified, driving without a licence, and assaulting an emergency worker. A police officer noted that Williams showed complete disregard for others and caused significant damage to police vehicles.

22 Aug 2024

Rory Thomas

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years in custody

Rory Thomas, 20, of Heol Aneurin Bevan, Rhymney, walked into Phillipstown Post Office, near New Tredegar, on June 8, 2024, and demanded money. He threatened the postmaster while armed with a claw hammer, but eventually left empty-handed. Thomas was arrested by police shortly afterwards at a nearby house.

Admitted attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

15 Aug 2024

July 2024 16 cases

David Tyrell

Possession with intent to supply Class B Amphetamine *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

On September 6, 2022, David Tyrell and David Allsopp were stopped in Butetown, Cardiff, where a DeWalt toolbox containing 28KGs of Class B Amphetamine was found in their vehicle. Various papers with step-by-step instructions for the preparation and production of amphetamine and receipts for the purchase of a hydraulic press were also recovered. A property in Derbyshire linked to David Allsopp was searched, yielding a further 22KGs of amphetamine, along with smaller quantities of Ketamine and Class A MDMA. A lockup in Blackpool linked to Allsopp contained 100 litres of acid, an industrial sized cooking vat, and paraphernalia for producing industrial quantities of amphetamine. In total, 50KGs of amphetamine were seized, with a street value estimated between £250,000 and £500,000. The chemical lab was dismantled.

Aged 53, from Manchester. Part of operation to set up chemical lab for producing industrial quantities of amphetamine.

27 Jul 2024

David Allsopp

Possession with intent to supply Class B Amphetamine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Aged 62, from Derbyshire. Part of operation to set up chemical lab for producing industrial quantities of amphetamine.

27 Jul 2024

Keilan Roberts

Causing death by careless driving while under the influence *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Keilan Roberts, 22, from Rhymney, consumed alcohol, cocaine, ketamine, and ecstasy before driving his Skoda Octavia with 17-year-old passenger Chloe Hayman after a night out in Pontypridd, south Wales, on July 24, 2023. He lost control of the car in the village of Fochriw, causing a crash that resulted in fatal chest injuries to Chloe, who died at the scene. Roberts had not met Chloe before that night and offered to drive her home after arguing with his girlfriend. He had a history of substance misuse and multiple failed roadside breath tests in the preceding 20 months, though no prior convictions.

Originally sentenced to 3 years and 9 months at Cardiff Crown Court; sentence increased by the Court of Appeal due to error in original sentencing approach regarding guidelines and level of intoxication. Pleaded guilty to four counts of causing death by careless driving while under the influence. Banned from driving for 12 years and 7.5 months. No previous convictions; history of drug and alcohol misuse and failed breath tests.

26 Jul 2024

Peter White

Gross indecency *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Peter White, aged 63, from Fairwater, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for a series of child sexual offences committed in the 1990s. He was convicted of five counts of gross indecency after grooming his victim, who was a child at the time. The victim came forward in 2021, leading to his arrest and prosecution.

Convicted after trial of five counts of gross indecency. Also made subject to a restraining order and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

25 Jul 2024

Paul Jones

Money laundering *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment

Paul Jones, 35, was involved in money laundering offences and collecting drug debts on behalf of Craig Anthony while Anthony was attempting to escape justice in Spain.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering offences.

19 Jul 2024

Kirsty Mattan

Money laundering *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Kirsty Mattan, 34, Luke Mattan's sister, was involved in money laundering offences, including collecting and delivering drug money on behalf of her brother's organised crime group.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering offences.

19 Jul 2024

Jordan Mattan

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Jordan Mattan, 32, Luke Mattan's brother, was found guilty of delivering approximately 600g of cocaine to an address in Porth in March 2020 on behalf of the organised crime group, plus another cocaine supply offence while on bail.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine and another cocaine supply offence while on bail.

19 Jul 2024

Craig Anthony

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

18 years 6 months imprisonment

Craig Anthony, 34, led a Porth-based organised crime group involved in the supply of a minimum of 65 kilograms of cocaine into the South Wales area, with an estimated street value of between £6 and £7 million. The investigation, Operation Montgomery, was conducted in 2019, with further evidence uncovered from Encrochat messages as part of Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to leading role in the supply of Class A drugs.

19 Jul 2024

Christopher Murray

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

24-year extended sentence, comprising 18 years in prison followed by a six-year extended licence period

Christopher Murray, 63, from Risca and Caldicot, carried out a catalogue of sexual offences against four children during the 1990s, including indecent assault, indecency with a child, assault by penetration, and rape.

Pleaded guilty to 32 counts of indecent assault, indecency with a child, assault by penetration, and rape. Made the subject of a life-long sexual harm protection order and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

19 Jul 2024

Carla Trace

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Carla Trace, 43 from Fairwater, collected five kilograms of cocaine from a London-based supplier during the height of the COVID lockdown. She hired a vehicle and disguised herself in a carer's uniform to legitimise her travel, and the group acquired forged COVID travel certificates issued to genuine NHS staff.

Found guilty following trial.

19 Jul 2024

Daniel Harris

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years in a young offender institution

On December 14, 2024, near Ramsey Road in Barry, the victim, a man in his 30s, approached Daniel Harris, 18, of Brynna, believing he was someone else. Harris produced a machete hidden in his trousers and attacked the victim. The victim tried to run, but Harris followed, and after the victim fell, Harris continued the attack before fleeing. The victim required over 20 stitches for a face laceration, suffered a cut to his right shoulder, a ruptured Achilles tendon, and tendon and nerve damage.

Found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. Known to others as Rambo.

17 Jul 2024

Egle Zilinskaite

Concealment of birth *

Sentence

suspended sentence

Egle Zilinskaite hid the bodies of two full-term babies inside her home in Bridgend after she delivered them alone and without medical support.

Hid the bodies of two full-term babies inside her home in Bridgend after delivering them alone and without medical support.

10 Jul 2024

Sian Price

Drink-driving *

Sentence

£120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge, and banned from driving for three years

Sian Price was caught drink-driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the A4106 at Bridgend on June 21, recording 70 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, which is twice the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

8 Jul 2024

Chad Robinson-Bishop

Speeding *

Sentence

£100 fine, £40 surcharge, and 3 points on driving licence

Chad Robinson-Bishop was driving a Volkswagen Golf at 39mph on the 30mph Newport Road at Rumney Hill on October 21, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to speeding.

7 Jul 2024

Vasile Barbu

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On June 2, 2022, Vasile Barbu, driving a Vauxhall Movano van on the A40 near Raglan in Monmouthshire, struck Rebecca Comins from behind while she was participating in a time trial cycling event organized by Monmouthshire Wheelers. The road was straight, and Mrs Comins was visible for at least 500 metres, positioned half a metre from the edge with a clear lane for passing. The impact threw her from her bike, causing blunt chest injuries from which she died at the scene. Barbu remained at the roadside, tested negative for alcohol and drugs, and had no eyesight issues. The collision was witnessed by another driver who saw it in his rear-view mirror and called emergency services.

Pleaded guilty to causing death due to careless driving but found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Disqualified from driving for 4 years. Defendant expressed remorse; barrister highlighted his character as a husband, father, and community supporter.

5 Jul 2024

Daniel Symmons

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment and a 23-month driving ban

Daniel Symmons engaged in a high-speed chase in Llantrisant and Tonyrefail on 28 April, where he threw a can of cider, a spanner, and a bottle of unknown liquid at a police car, pushed a fridge from his van towards the vehicle, and reverse-rammed the police car, injuring an officer. He abandoned the van and attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended with public assistance.

Found to be under the influence of cocaine during the incident.

4 Jul 2024

June 2024 11 cases

Billy Price

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

six years imprisonment with an extended licence period of four years

Billy Price, 46, from Newport, was arrested near his address in August 2023 after being spotted carrying a firearm in Bettws. Officers uncovered a collection of weapons including a firearm, explosives, sword, and a flail.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of a prohibited firearm. Found guilty at trial for possession of explosives. Weapons forfeited and destroyed. Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards described him as a dangerous man with an infatuation with weapons.

20 Jun 2024

Bardhok Bardhoj

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Bardhok Bardhoj, 52, from Cilcennin, Ceredigion, was a key figure in an organised crime group supplying cocaine and cannabis in south Wales. He managed the cannabis production at a farm in Lampeter, which had a potential street value of over £500,000, and participated in exchanges of drugs and cash with other members during Operation Bluebell.

Responsible for the maintenance and 'gardening' of cannabis plants at the Lampeter farm, and involved in meetings for exchanging bags and packages.

17 Jun 2024

Abdi Lekaj

Possession and supply of cocaine *

Sentence

14 years and four months imprisonment

Abdi Lekaj, 63, from Roath, Cardiff, was involved in an organised crime group's drug supply network, travelling to London to collect 2 kilograms of cocaine from Mirsad Nerguti. He was arrested en route back to south Wales, with forensic evidence linking the seizure to the group's operations during Operation Bluebell.

Travelled from Cardiff to London to meet Mirsad Nerguti and was arrested while returning to south Wales with 2 kilograms of cocaine.

17 Jun 2024

David Price

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

David Price, 51, from Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, acted as a courier for an organised crime group distributing cocaine and cannabis across south Wales, including meetings in Port Talbot and Pyle for exchanging bags and packages. The group was uncovered during Operation Bluebell, with police seizing significant quantities of drugs and cash.

Worked as a courier for the group in Port Talbot and Pyle areas; benefited £30,000 from offending and ordered to pay back £87,340 under Proceeds of Crime Act or face additional nine months imprisonment.

17 Jun 2024

Elon Joseph

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Elon Joseph, 35, from Waunarlwydd, Swansea, assisted Gregory Hardy in the organised crime group's operations, which involved supplying cocaine and cannabis across south Wales. He was seen at the business unit in Gorseinon and met with associates to facilitate drug distribution, as part of Operation Bluebell that uncovered large quantities of drugs and cash.

Worked for Gregory Hardy, frequently visiting the business unit in Gorseinon and meeting with other members of the group in Swansea and Cardiff.

17 Jun 2024

Gregory Hardy

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Gregory Hardy, 35, from Waunarlwydd, Swansea, led an organised crime group that distributed cocaine and cannabis across south Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, and Port Talbot. He had access to a business unit in Gorseinon where drug paraphernalia, including a hydraulic press and empty cocaine wrappings, were seized. The group also set up a cannabis farm in Lampeter with a street value over £500,000.

Headed the Swansea-based organised crime group; benefited £445,564 from offending and ordered to pay back £188,730 under Proceeds of Crime Act or face additional two years and six months imprisonment.

17 Jun 2024

Fation Bardhaj

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

13 years and six months imprisonment

Fation Bardhaj, 40, from Penylan, Cardiff, worked with others to supply cocaine across south Wales as part of an organised crime group. The group was involved in distributing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with police seizing 7kg of cocaine and 18kg of cannabis during Operation Bluebell. He was part of the network that operated in Cardiff, Swansea, Port Talbot, and included a cannabis farm in Lampeter valued at over £500,000.

Facilitated the supply of cocaine in Cardiff with customer bases in Swansea and Port Talbot areas.

17 Jun 2024

Klodian Zefi

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Klodian Zefi, 36, from Roath, Cardiff, was involved in an organised crime group that supplied large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across south Wales. Police investigations revealed the group possessed almost £600,000 worth of cocaine and £175,000 worth of cannabis, along with cash and drug paraphernalia during Operation Bluebell.

Worked with others in Cardiff to facilitate the supply of cocaine, with customer bases including Swansea and Port Talbot.

17 Jun 2024

George Borg

Burglary *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

On the morning of April 6, 2024, George Borg entered the home of a 73-year-old disabled woman in Riverside, Cardiff, asked if she had any money, and stole her mobile phone before walking away. He was identified using retrospective facial recognition on CCTV footage recently installed by her family due to her vulnerability to falls.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Known to police with prior history.

5 Jun 2024

Liam David Stimpson

Rape *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

On 27 December 2023, Liam David Stimpson, 24, from Llanrumney in Cardiff, followed a vulnerable female living on the streets into a railway bridge underpass in Cardiff, where he assaulted her with a metal object, repeatedly punched her, and subjected her to a prolonged and violent sexual assault which he filmed using his mobile phone. The victim escaped naked and distressed to the Great Western Public House on St Mary Street, but Stimpson chased her, knocked her down in the city centre, and continued the assault, causing serious injuries including a fractured nose and significant eye damage. CCTV footage led to his arrest.

Found guilty of rape following an eight-day trial. Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. Put on the sex offenders register.

3 Jun 2024

Liam Stimpson

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Liam Stimpson, from Llanrumney, Cardiff, raped and violently assaulted a woman in Cardiff city centre during the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while celebrating his 24th birthday. The attack occurred underneath the railway bridge bordering Callaghan Square and St Mary Street. CCTV and mobile phone footage captured the incident. The assault continued even as the victim ran away shouting for help. Two witnesses, a bar cleaner and a delivery driver, intervened, and police were called. Stimpson was arrested within half an hour in Caroline Street and has been in custody since.

Denied four offences including rape and grievous bodily harm but was found guilty by a jury. Described as a dangerous individual and an absolute danger to women by Detective Inspector Katherine Barry.

3 Jun 2024

May 2024 2 cases

Peter Roland Banwell

Fraud by misrepresentation *

Sentence

2-year prison sentence, suspended for 2 years and ordered to carry out 150 hours unpaid work

Between June 2023 and May 2024, while director of Banwell Buses Ltd (trading as Beeline Taxis), Peter Roland Banwell falsified 26 LOLER safety certificates for wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifting equipment, which were required for 14 contracts with Caerphilly County Borough Council to transport children to schools. The fraudulent certificates, including nine sent on 24 May 2024 dated for future 15 December 2024, enabled the company to receive £253,550 while operating nine defective and uncertified vehicles, two of which were unsafe. Upon discovery, the vehicles were suspended, Banwell admitted forging the certificates, and resigned as director.

Pleaded guilty. Judge acknowledged previous good character but admonished for stupidity and dishonesty, noting loss of good character and potential financial loss due to Proceeds of Crime proceedings.

24 May 2024

Noreen O’Driscoll

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Noreen O’Driscoll, 29, from Ely, assisted an offender following the murder of Colin Richards during a violent disturbance in the Heol-Y-Berllan area of Caerau, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024. She had sent threatening and insulting messages to Christian Morgan, a friend of the victim, which contributed to the escalation of events leading to the violence.

Sentenced for assisting an offender.

23 May 2024

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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.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Jordan Mccourt-Knight

Thomas Hughes

Steven Linsey

John Junior Janes

Jonathan Grossett

Peter David Long

Harrhys Rafiq

Grant Edwards

Christian Okafor

Ann Barnes

Guy Simmonds

Elyse Hibbs

Lauren Jarvis

Mikeljan Dusha

Dylber Selimllari

Hassan Hassan

Denis Coles

Paul Atkinson

Shaun Ballinger

Zackary Williams

Rory Thomas

David Tyrell

David Allsopp

Keilan Roberts

Peter White

Paul Jones

Kirsty Mattan

Jordan Mattan

Craig Anthony

Christopher Murray

Carla Trace

Daniel Harris

Egle Zilinskaite

Sian Price

Chad Robinson-Bishop

Vasile Barbu

Daniel Symmons

Billy Price

Bardhok Bardhoj

Abdi Lekaj

David Price

Elon Joseph

Gregory Hardy

Fation Bardhaj

Klodian Zefi

George Borg

Liam David Stimpson

Liam Stimpson

Peter Roland Banwell

Noreen O’Driscoll

About Cardiff Crown Court

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