Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 621 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

January 2024 3 cases

David Smith

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 3 years

David Smith assaulted Luke Higgins in Hansen Street, Butetown, Cardiff, at around 4.30am on September 14, 2023. Luke Higgins, 40, was critically injured and died on September 16, 2023, at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Smith was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm, but the charge was upgraded to manslaughter following Higgins' death.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Will serve a minimum of two thirds of the custodial sentence before being eligible for parole.

5 Jan 2024

Jason Bradford

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years and 7 months imprisonment

On November 14, 2020, in Hengoed, Caerphilly, Jason Bradford, 34, after drinking five pints of lager at the Junction Inn, drove a silver Renault Clio at speed while disqualified, carrying passengers Callum West, 27, and Ryan Waters, 24. The car flipped, collided with a concrete fence, killing West at the scene from contusions, subarachnoid haemorrhage, fractured skull, and trauma, and seriously injuring Waters.

Drink-driving while disqualified; disqualified from driving for 7 years post-release; prior 2018 conviction for dangerous driving.

1 Jan 2024

Cody Hook

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 8 months

On December 15, 2023, on the A469 in Caerphilly, Cody Hook, 19, from Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, drove a white Mazda at 70mph southbound with passengers including back-seat Chaz Ralph, 20, playing loud music; Ralph not wearing seatbelt. Overtaking a black Mazda, Hook's wheel clipped the central reservation kerb, causing loss of control, multiple flips, and ejection of Ralph through a window, resulting in catastrophic head injury and death at the scene despite CPR.

10-day rehabilitation activity; 250 hours unpaid work; £300 fine and £150 costs; disqualified from driving for 12 months; pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and possession of cocaine.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 10 cases

Kya Evans

Possession with intent to supply crack and heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Kya Evans, 21 from Careau, crashed his Sur-Ron bike while riding it illegally on Pentrebane Road on October 15, 2023. An off-duty officer detained him and found him in possession of crack and heroin, a large amount of cash, and two phones.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack and heroin.

11 Dec 2023

Sakawat Hussain

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for three years and five months

Sakawat Hussain, 30, from Newport, engaged in a deadly high-speed pursuit through Splott, Cardiff, driving dangerously through multiple red lights, the wrong way along a one-way street, and at speeds exceeding 60mph in a residential area before crashing into a wall. No one else was hurt during this episode.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving and driving without insurance. Will have to take an extended re-test before returning to the roads.

7 Dec 2023

Ryan Parry

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

Not stated

Ryan Parry, along with Jedd Wiegold, Ojay James, and Mark Passmore, attacked Nicky Maguire on June 24, 2010, in Caerphilly near the Court House pub, beating and kicking him repeatedly out of revenge for an alleged burglary where cannabis was stolen. They then drove him to Graig-Y-Rhacca and left him in a pool of blood near Addison Way. Parry called the victim's brother to inform him of the location. Maguire suffered severe injuries including brain damage requiring an emergency craniotomy.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Sentenced alongside co-defendants.

1 Dec 2023

Rebecca Press

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Rebecca Press, 31, murdered her mother’s neighbour Marc Ash, 57, by stabbing him near the heart with a knife from a kitchen drawer at her mother’s flat in New Tredegar, Caerphilly, on July 17, 2023. Upset after learning her ex-boyfriend cheated, she attacked Ash when he tried to calm her. She told her mother 'I have stabbed your f****** best friend', fled, hid in a bush, and left a voicemail admitting she stabbed and killed someone. She had been drinking and took Valium, with drugs including alcohol, bromazolam, etizolam, amphetamine, MDMA, and THC in her system. Over 600 tablets were found in her possession.

Changed plea to guilty during trial after initially denying murder and claiming self-defence.

1 Dec 2023

Ojay James

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

Not stated

Ojay James, along with Jedd Wiegold, Ryan Parry, and Mark Passmore, attacked Nicky Maguire on June 24, 2010, in Caerphilly near the Court House pub, beating and kicking him repeatedly out of revenge for an alleged burglary where cannabis was stolen. They then drove him to Graig-Y-Rhacca and left him in a pool of blood near Addison Way. Maguire suffered severe injuries including brain damage requiring an emergency craniotomy.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Sentenced alongside co-defendants.

1 Dec 2023

Jedd Wiegold

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jedd Wiegold, along with Ryan Parry, Ojay James, and Mark Passmore, attacked Nicky Maguire on June 24, 2010, in Caerphilly near the Court House pub, beating and kicking him repeatedly out of revenge for an alleged burglary where cannabis was stolen. They then drove him to Graig-Y-Rhacca and left him in a pool of blood near Addison Way. Maguire suffered severe injuries including brain damage requiring an emergency craniotomy.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Appeal to reduce sentence rejected by Court of Appeal.

1 Dec 2023

Mark Passmore

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

Not stated

Mark Passmore, along with Jedd Wiegold, Ryan Parry, and Ojay James, attacked Nicky Maguire on June 24, 2010, in Caerphilly near the Court House pub, beating and kicking him repeatedly out of revenge for an alleged burglary where cannabis was stolen. They then drove him to Graig-Y-Rhacca and left him in a pool of blood near Addison Way. Maguire suffered severe injuries including brain damage requiring an emergency craniotomy.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Sentenced alongside co-defendants.

1 Dec 2023

Christopher El Gifari

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 32 years

On March 28, 2023, at 12.49pm, Christopher El Gifari stole a delivery van from Laytonia Avenue in Cardiff. Delivery driver Mark Lang stood in front of the van to stop him but was driven over and dragged at least 743 metres along North Road in Cathays at 47mph, as recorded by speed cameras. The van stopped at the junction with New Zealand Road, and El Gifari fled the scene. Mark Lang, aged 54, sustained critical injuries, received help from members of the public and emergency services, but never regained consciousness and died 18 days later from his injuries.

Found guilty following a trial. Also sentenced to 10 years for robbery, to be served concurrently.

1 Dec 2023

Christopher Elgifari

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 32 years

Christopher Elgifari, 32, murdered Mark Lang, a parcel deliverer, on March 28, 2023, in Cardiff by stealing his Ford Transit van with keys left in and engine running on Laytonia Avenue, then driving over him during a three-point turn in a dead-end street, dragging him 743m trapped between van and road. Lang stood to block escape; Elgifari did not deviate, causing catastrophic injuries including heart failure and brain damage. Lang died in hospital 17 days later. Elgifari fled to his parents' home and lay low.

Found guilty of murder and robbery after admitting theft and manslaughter.

1 Dec 2023

Jay Webster

Manslaughter *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jay Webster, 28, killed his best friend Benjamin Lloyd, 27, in a one-punch manslaughter attack outside a library in Caerphilly town centre on April 1, 2023, after drinking and a silly argument. Turned away from a pub for being too drunk, Webster punched Lloyd to the head, sending him crashing to the ground with a horrible snap as his head hit. Devastated, Webster pleaded 'Get up Ben' as Lloyd regained consciousness after three minutes but refused medical help. He died the next morning at his father's house from injuries.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

1 Dec 2023

November 2023 5 cases

Michael Turner

Criminal damage *

Sentence

14 and a half months in prison

Michael Turner, 52, caused almost £49,000 of damage to a room at the Heritage Hotel in Porthcawl by smashing a wooden table, a wardrobe, a radiator, and the glass screen from the shower, and flooding the room, which damaged rooms below and the electric system. Police responded to the report, found Turner at the hotel, and arrested him on the scene. He was caught red-handed.

Caused almost £49,000 of damage to a hotel room. PC Gatt commented on the disregard for the hotel owners' livelihood amid the cost of living crisis.

29 Nov 2023

Stephen Isaac

Kidnap *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Stephen Isaac, 66, supplied his flat in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, as a torture site for the gang, including during the continued ordeal of kidnapped victim Ledio Ibrahimi in December 2020 after transport from Cardiff, where the victim was bound and terrified, in exchange for drugs, as part of the extortion scheme.

Provided his flat in Hemel Hempstead as a base for the torture in return for drugs. Convicted of two counts of kidnap, three counts of false imprisonment and one count of blackmail relating to two victims.

17 Nov 2023

Arnold Fumemeya

Kidnap *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Arnold Fumemeya, 27, served as muscle in the gang, involved in moving kidnapped victim Ledio Ibrahimi from Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead in December 2020 during his ordeal of waterboarding, beatings, and threats, as part of efforts to extort £50,000. The gang's operations included similar violence against other victims like Mohamed Saroya.

Acted as 'muscle', transporting one victim from Cardiff to Hemel Hempstead. Convicted of two counts of kidnap, three counts of false imprisonment, one count of blackmail relating to two victims.

17 Nov 2023

Ahmed Omar

Kidnap *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Ahmed Omar, 29, served as lookout for the gang during the December 2020 kidnapping of Ledio Ibrahimi at a Cardiff flat, where the victim was waterboarded, beaten, and threatened, fully aware of the torture occurring inside as part of the extortion for £50,000. Similar roles in other incidents like the 2018 Saroya kidnapping.

Acted as a lookout outside the Cardiff flat and knew exactly what was happening inside. Convicted of two counts of kidnap, two counts of false imprisonment and one count of blackmail relating to two victims.

17 Nov 2023

Paul Mcgrath

Sexual assault by touching *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Paul McGrath, 67, from Riverside, sexually assaulted an intoxicated and vulnerable woman at a bus stop outside the Admiral Napier Pub on Cowbridge Road East in Canton, Cardiff, at around 1am on April 14, 2023. The 22-minute ordeal left the victim unconscious and caused her extreme psychological harm. The incident was captured on CCTV. McGrath was arrested at the scene, intervened by members of the public including young men from Splott. He had been in custody since arrest.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault by touching. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years. Subject to a lifelong restraining order banning contact with the victim.

14 Nov 2023

October 2023 8 cases

Ahmed Mohsen

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

11 years and six months imprisonment

Ahmed Mohsen, 25, from Newport, carried out a sustained assault on a 24-year-old man in Newport city centre using a bladed article. Officers were called to High Street, Newport, at around 3.40am on Sunday 23 April after the victim was found with serious injuries. This was a frightening ordeal for everyone involved.

Pled guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article. Detective Sergeant Wendy Davies noted the sustained attack left the victim with serious injuries and emphasized that knife crime will not be tolerated.

30 Oct 2023

Alexis Mutesa

Kidnap *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Alexis Mutesa, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

Serving sentence for kidnap; Serious Crime Prevention Order imposed for 5 years upon release, restricting cash possession, communication devices, bank accounts, residence, vehicles, and requiring registration of vehicles and address changes.

1 Oct 2023

Arnold Fumumeya

Kidnap *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Arnold Fumumeya, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

1 Oct 2023

Fortune Lawson

Kidnap *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Fortune Lawson, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

1 Oct 2023

Gideon Lawson

Kidnap *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Gideon Lawson, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

1 Oct 2023

Davood Assadpour

Kidnap *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Davood Assadpour, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

1 Oct 2023

Denis Delishaj

Blackmail *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Denis Delishaj, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff, involving blackmail. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

Convicted of blackmail; Serious Crime Prevention Order imposed for 5 years upon release, restricting cash possession, communication devices, bank accounts, residence, vehicles, and requiring registration of vehicles and address changes.

1 Oct 2023

Micaiah Marley

Kidnap *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

In December 2020, Micaiah Marley, part of an organised crime group, participated in the kidnap of a 22-year-old man from Clifton Street, Splott, Cardiff. The victim was taken to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang, then moved to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until rescued through a joint investigation involving several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

1 Oct 2023

September 2023 3 cases

Corey Fenton

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Corey Fenton, a 21-year-old from Caerau, was arrested by plain-clothed officers from the Organised Crime Team in Heol Trelai, Ely, Cardiff, on the evening of Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Officers observed him taking part in several exchanges while riding an e-bike around the area. Upon detention, he was found to have numerous wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, a machete, and more than £1,000 cash (£1,074.52).

Pleaded guilty at first court appearance. Answered 'no comment' to all questions during interview.

29 Sep 2023

Muhamet Hoxha

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

64 months imprisonment

Muhamet Hoxha and Somaia Bahumaid befriended a vulnerable man during lockdown, moved into his house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, gained access to his bank accounts, and spent his money. Hoxha made enquiries with an estate agent to sell the house without the victim’s knowledge. Their activity was discovered when neighbours noticed a For Sale sign. Police executed a warrant and arrested them in November 2022.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud midway through a trial. No remorse shown. Aged 34.

12 Sep 2023

Somaia Bahumaid

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

60 months imprisonment

Muhamet Hoxha and Somaia Bahumaid befriended a vulnerable man during lockdown, moved into his house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, gained access to his bank accounts, and spent his money. Bahumaid wrote a ‘will’ for the victim, leaving all his belongings to her. Their activity was discovered when neighbours noticed a For Sale sign. Police executed a warrant and arrested them in November 2022.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud midway through a trial. No remorse shown. Aged 35.

12 Sep 2023

August 2023 5 cases

Charles Frayne

Inciting prostitution for gain *

Sentence

10 months in prison

Charles Frayne from Splott, Cardiff, befriended a vulnerable female via social media and developed a sexual relationship with her. The 45-year-old then advertised her for sexual services online, booked Airbnb properties and took a cut of the payment. He gained her trust by paying for food and taxis before forming the relationship and funding an advert on an escort website, causing her to become involved in prostitution.

Pleaded guilty to inciting prostitution for gain. Initially denied the offence but changed plea before the victim was due to give evidence on July 21.

21 Aug 2023

Natalie Steele

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Detained under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act

Natalie Steele drowned her two-year-old son Reid in the bath at their home in Parkwood Heights, Bridgend, on 11 August 2022, while suffering from delusions that her family were possessed by demons. She believed she was protecting him by sending him to heaven. Steele had been behaving oddly prior to the incident, reporting seeing lights and demons after converting to Christianity. She had been on a camping trip and was driven home early due to concerns about her mental state. After the incident, she texted a friend saying she had done something terrible to protect Reid from her family. Reid was found unresponsive and pronounced dead the following day.

Guilty plea to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility accepted. Judge described the case as a profound human tragedy and stated it was not appropriate for prison due to severe mental illness.

15 Aug 2023

Ardit Mehalla

Being concerned in cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Ardit Mehalla, 26, from London, was involved in the organised crime group running a cannabis factory at 319 Newport Road in Roath, Cardiff. The group was linked to the murder of Tomasz Waga, who attempted to break into the factory in January 2021. The investigation involved international enquiries and proved the link between the Mehallas and those convicted of the murder.

Convicted of being concerned in cultivation of cannabis.

3 Aug 2023

Ajet Mehalla

Participating in the activities of an organised crime group *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ajet Mehalla, 43, from Fairwater, was part of an organised crime group involved in the production and supply of cannabis from a house at 319 Newport Road in Roath, Cardiff. This cannabis factory was targeted in a break-in by Tomasz Waga and another man from London in January 2021, leading to an attack by the group. The factory was estimated to be worth between £60k and £250k.

Convicted after trial of participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

3 Aug 2023

Steven Baker

Sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

22 months in prison

Steven Baker, a 57-year-old registered sex offender from Ely, Cardiff, engaged in sexual communications with what he believed to be a 12-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover police officer. He was identified and arrested by officers from South Wales Police and Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit in June 2023, subsequently charged and remanded into custody. Such was the extent of evidence against him that he entered a guilty plea to all charges.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Found guilty of online sexual offences and several breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

2 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Rodney Roberts

Fraud *

Sentence

36 weeks imprisonment

Rodney Roberts, 37, of Harrison Drive, Trowbridge, posed as Paul Smith, an American attorney and successful businessman, befriending his victim in July 2021. He convinced her to transfer £8,500 in instalments for investment in stocks and shares, showing her a fake app to build trust. He pocketed the money and spent it on useless things. The victim became suspicious in August 2021 after learning of his prior conviction via an article. He was arrested on August 16, 2021, at a Lloyds Bank branch after his account was found overdrawn. He admitted to the fraud when questioned by police.

Pleaded guilty to one count of fraud. Ordered to pay £8,500 in compensation to the victim by July 2027. Recorder David Payne noted it was a classic confidence trick and that those engaging in such frauds must expect immediate custody. Defendant had five previous convictions for dishonesty.

8 Jul 2023

June 2023 2 cases

Perry Dean Thomas

Burglary *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Perry Dean Thomas broke into a family home in Roath, Cardiff, while the family was asleep. The victim, a single mum, woke up to find him in her bedroom. He fled with a number of items, including electronic devices stolen from the room where her children were sleeping. The burglary was reported at 7.33am on December 21, 2022, and Thomas was arrested within 20 minutes.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

9 Jun 2023

Nazir Ahmed

Rape of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Nazir Ahmed, a shopkeeper in Ely, Cardiff during the 1990s, employed a teenage girl as an assistant and used his position of power to subject her to repeated sexual abuse over an extended period. More than 25 years later, the victim reported the offences to South Wales Police, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Found guilty after trial. Placed on the Sexual Offenders Register for life.

1 Jun 2023

April 2023 1 case

Terry Ing

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On September 29, 2021, at the A472 Usk junction with the A449, Terry Ing, driving a silver Suzuki Vitara 4x4, pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing his vehicle to fly across the carriageway and collide head-on with a Seat driven by John Green. The crash killed 73-year-old passenger Francis Green from Norwich, who had been visiting Barry Island and was returning to a holiday home in Monmouth with her husband and daughter. John Green suffered a fractured hip requiring replacement, and daughter Beverley Green suffered a serious wrist fracture. Ing narrowly avoided a broken-down vehicle being recovered roadside. Witnesses reported no brake lights activated.

Banned from driving for five years. Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and two charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Member of the Rotary club. Judge noted remorse and community service.

7 Apr 2023

March 2023 3 cases

Lee Strickland

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 33 years

Lee Strickland, along with Jason Edwards and Dionne Timms-Williams, murdered Dr Gary Jenkins in a ferocious and homophobic attack in Bute Park, Cardiff, on July 20, 2021. The three defendants targeted vulnerable gay men to rob, partly due to homophobia. They punched, kicked, and stamped on the 54-year-old victim for up to 30 minutes during a robbery, leaving him fatally injured after taking his mobile phone and credit cards. Audio captured Dr Jenkins pleading for mercy, met with homophobic insults and increased violence. A man who tried to intervene was also attacked.

Refused permission to appeal sentence. Pleaded guilty to murder. Lengthy list of previous convictions. Under the influence of drink or drugs at the time.

1 Mar 2023

Dionne Timms-Williams

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years

Dionne Timms-Williams, along with Jason Edwards and Lee Strickland, murdered Dr Gary Jenkins in a ferocious and homophobic attack in Bute Park, Cardiff, on July 20, 2021. The three defendants targeted vulnerable gay men to rob, partly due to homophobia. They punched, kicked, and stamped on the 54-year-old victim for up to 30 minutes during a robbery, leaving him fatally injured after taking his mobile phone and credit cards. Audio captured Dr Jenkins pleading for mercy, met with homophobic insults and increased violence. A man who tried to intervene was also attacked.

Youth at the time of the offense. Pleaded guilty to murder.

1 Mar 2023

Jason Edwards

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 33 years

Jason Edwards, along with Lee Strickland and Dionne Timms-Williams, murdered Dr Gary Jenkins in a ferocious and homophobic attack in Bute Park, Cardiff, on July 20, 2021. The three defendants targeted vulnerable gay men to rob, partly due to homophobia. They punched, kicked, and stamped on the 54-year-old victim for up to 30 minutes during a robbery, leaving him fatally injured after taking his mobile phone and credit cards. Audio captured Dr Jenkins pleading for mercy, met with homophobic insults and increased violence. A man who tried to intervene was also attacked.

Refused permission to appeal sentence. Pleaded guilty to murder. Lengthy list of previous convictions. Under the influence of drink or drugs at the time.

1 Mar 2023

February 2023 1 case

Martin Newman

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment

On Saturday February 5, 2023, Martin Newman, 41, from Croeserw, was driving home from Leicester on the M4 in his white Ford Transit van. He had been partying the night before and was twice over the drink-driving limit with traces of cocaine in his system. At around 1.45pm, he veered into the hard shoulder at 57mph and crashed into the rear of a stationary red Ford Fiesta where two young children, Jayden-Lee Lucas, three, and Gracie-Ann Wheaton, four, were seated. The family had pulled over to allow Gracie-Ann to go to the toilet after complaining of a bad stomach. Newman had been driving erratically and was witnessed talking on his phone by other motorists. The collision caused catastrophic brain injuries to the children, resulting in their deaths, and seriously injured their mother, Rhiannon Lucas.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity, resulting in one-third reduction. Concurrent sentences for additional charges. Judge noted the sentence was bound by parliamentary guidelines with a maximum of 14 years. Banned from driving for 14 years and 8 months. Will serve half in custody.

10 Feb 2023

January 2023 1 case

Michael Truman

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Michael Truman, 33, from Penylan, worked with Karl Legg in a spate of burglaries. He drove Legg to areas to commit the burglaries and received the stolen car keys and cars. The silver car he drove was involved in a road traffic collision where stolen items were found. He was arrested a month after Legg in January 2022. The stolen vehicles, including a family camper van, were likely sold but never found.

Convicted of conspiracy to commit burglary, theft of two motor vehicles, and two counts of handling stolen goods.

30 Jan 2023

December 2022 5 cases

Nicholas Gale

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

13 years and six months imprisonment

Nicholas Gale, 31, ran a large scale cocaine and heroin network dealing throughout Wales. On 14 July 2022, he arranged for the collection of 18 kilos of high purity cocaine via encrypted platforms. He was arrested on the same day, with police seizing 12 kilos of cocaine, cash, counting machine, encrypted device, and instruction notes. The device contained evidence of his leading role in the OCG.

From Canton, Cardiff. Led the organised crime group using encrypted messaging platforms to organise purchasing and supplying of drugs.

6 Dec 2022

Spencer Perks

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and cannabis production *

Sentence

10 years and eight months imprisonment

Spencer Perks, 42, supported Nicholas Gale by collecting 18 kilos of high purity cocaine from the supplier on 14 July 2022, which was then distributed. He was arrested on the same day. A cannabis production was located at his address.

From Mountain Ash, Rhondda.

6 Dec 2022

Jamie Christopher

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Jamie Christopher, 22, acted as a courier for Nicholas Gale. On 14 July 2022, he received distribution of 18 kilos of high purity cocaine collected by Spencer Perks. He was arrested on the same day, with police seizing 12 kilos of cocaine, cash, counting machine, encrypted device, and chat groups for distribution on behalf of Gale. He was also in possession of cannabis.

From Fairwater, Cardiff.

6 Dec 2022

Jake Garland

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Jake Garland, 28, was a customer of Nicholas Gale with his own wholesale cocaine distribution network. On 14 July 2022, he received distribution of 18 kilos of high purity cocaine collected by Spencer Perks from Gale’s supplier. He was arrested on 27 September 2022 at his home where police recovered cocaine, digital scales, and over £55,000 in cash.

From Newport.

6 Dec 2022

Ceirion Lawrence

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On Friday 6 May, officers were called to Lawrence Avenue in Abertillery after reports of a violent attack where Ceirion Lawrence, 31, attacked another man, leaving him with life-changing injuries. This was a sustained and frightening ordeal for everyone involved.

Pled guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article. Left the victim with life-changing injuries following a sustained attack.

2 Dec 2022

November 2022 2 cases

David Crapper

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment with extended 4 years on licence

David Crapper and his wife Kim Crapper subjected a young girl to sexual abuse over several years, beginning when she was very young. The offences included sexual assault of a child under 13, sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, rape, and causing a child to watch a sexual act. The abuse came to light when the victim told a friend, leading to their arrest.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, sexual assault, cause/incite a child to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, rape, and causing a child to watch a sexual act. The sentencing judge said it was hard to think of a more monstrous offence and neither of the defendants have shown any true remorse.

18 Nov 2022

Kim Crapper

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment with extended 3 years on licence

David Crapper and his wife Kim Crapper subjected a young girl to sexual abuse over several years, beginning when she was very young. The offences included sexual assault of a child under 13, sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. The abuse came to light when the victim told a friend, leading to their arrest.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, sexual assault, cause/incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. The sentencing judge said it was hard to think of a more monstrous offence and neither of the defendants have shown any true remorse.

18 Nov 2022

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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 621 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

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Cody Hook

Kya Evans

Sakawat Hussain

Ryan Parry

Rebecca Press

Ojay James

Jedd Wiegold

Mark Passmore

Christopher El Gifari

Christopher Elgifari

Jay Webster

Michael Turner

Stephen Isaac

Arnold Fumemeya

Ahmed Omar

Paul Mcgrath

Ahmed Mohsen

Alexis Mutesa

Arnold Fumumeya

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Gideon Lawson

Davood Assadpour

Denis Delishaj

Micaiah Marley

Corey Fenton

Muhamet Hoxha

Somaia Bahumaid

Charles Frayne

Natalie Steele

Ardit Mehalla

Ajet Mehalla

Steven Baker

Rodney Roberts

Perry Dean Thomas

Nazir Ahmed

Terry Ing

Lee Strickland

Dionne Timms-Williams

Jason Edwards

Martin Newman

Michael Truman

Nicholas Gale

Spencer Perks

Jamie Christopher

Jake Garland

Ceirion Lawrence

David Crapper

Kim Crapper

About Cardiff Crown Court

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