Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 381 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

December 2025 9 cases

Peter Yandell

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

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

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

5 Dec 2025

Kai Lewis

Sexual assault on children *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Dec 2025

Jamal Hourrieh

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

4 Dec 2025

Nawaf Abdullahi

Conspiracy to possess criminal property *

Sentence

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

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

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

4 Dec 2025

Gavin Davies

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

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

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

4 Dec 2025

Brandon Down

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

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

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

4 Dec 2025

James Liddle

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 4 years

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

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

3 Dec 2025

Ryan Axton

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

3 Dec 2025

Rhys Lewis

Stalking *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

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

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

2 Dec 2025

November 2025 31 cases

David Morgan

Publishing material to stir up racial hatred *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

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

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

30 Nov 2025

Megan Brown

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

Sentence

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

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

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

29 Nov 2025

Christian Richardson

Burglary *

Sentence

37 months detention in a young offenders institution

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

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

28 Nov 2025

Jordan Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

27 Nov 2025

Keiron Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

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

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

27 Nov 2025

Mckenzie Danks

Common assault against emergency service workers *

Sentence

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

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

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

26 Nov 2025

Richard Pearce

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

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

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

25 Nov 2025

Shane Cowell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

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

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

25 Nov 2025

Rio Dinnall

Possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

24 Nov 2025

Llion Evans

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

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

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

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

23 Nov 2025

Thamer Alrabie

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 years and 2 months imprisonment

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

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

21 Nov 2025

William Fellowes

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Katie Clark

Possession with intent to supply heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Austin Hockey

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Ashley Morris

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

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

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

12 Nov 2025

Callum Tannetta

Burglary and theft of a motor vehicle *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

12 Nov 2025

Craig Dowding

Wounding with intent and arson *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

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

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

11 Nov 2025

Demba Sey

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

Sentence

22 months detention at a young offenders institute

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Blake Williams

Robbery *

Sentence

27 months detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Jordan Kiely

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Rory Butler

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

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

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Philip Evans

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

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

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

6 Nov 2025

Oswaldson Small

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

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

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

6 Nov 2025

Isaiah Queeley

Affray and possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Nov 2025

Brian Armstrong

Affray *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Nov 2025

Calvin Evans-Nash

Arson *

Sentence

6 months detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Amanuale Mebrahtu

Sexual assault and assault by penetration *

Sentence

7 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Gerard Hallinan

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Nicholas Davies

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 3 years, restraining order for 4 years

Nicholas Davies, 27, of Caeconna Road, Portmead, Swansea, subjected his partner of five years to daily physical violence and threats, fuelled by jealousy and cocaine use. Incidents included strangling her multiple times, including when pregnant and post-caesarean; punching her in the stomach after her caesarean; throwing her to the floor; holding her over railings threatening to drop her; pushing her into a bush; pushing her face into a brick stable; dangerous driving by swerving in front of her car with children inside and driving at her; kicking her car and criminal damage; possession of cannabis. He paid youths to track her and deleted photos of injuries. The violence escalated with drug use, making him angry and paranoid. The victim feared for her life and that of her unborn child, felt isolated and dependent, and planned to leave but struggled until police intervention after she activated SOS on her phone.

Pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour, intentional strangulation, battery, dangerous driving, criminal damage and possession of a class B drug. One previous conviction for driving with no insurance. Mitigating factors included cocaine use and personal trauma.

4 Nov 2025

Michelle Wetherall

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Michelle Wetherall, 57, of Llansawel, Briton Ferry, teamed up with Gerard Hallinan to supply class A drugs including crack cocaine and cannabis from her home. On September 5, 2025, police raided the address after seeing a man leave with a pot containing a white substance. Officers found Wetherall in her bedroom with two tick lists, a phone, £1,000 in cash, 11g of cannabis worth up to £90, and 66 pregabalin tablets. Drug-related messages on her phone requested 'rock'. The operation involved selling to users and downstream suppliers for significant profit. Total cash seized was £5,731.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Has 45 previous convictions, including a sentence of three years imprisonment for possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. Involved in dealing to fund her own crack cocaine addiction. Suffers from health problems including cervical cancer.

4 Nov 2025

Nadeen Shahzad

Rape of a child *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

Nadeen Shahzad, 45, of City Road, Roath, Cardiff, raped a child weekly for several years. The child was unaware of the nature of the acts and did not disclose them due to fear. The offences left the victim with severe psychological trauma, including sleep disturbances, school absences, insecurities, daily impacts, and suicidal thoughts. The anticipation of the trial over the last two years was extremely stressful for the victim.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after a week-long trial. No previous convictions. Judge described him as a persistent and relentless paedophile, arrogant, self-interested, and manipulative. Ordered no contact with children under 16 except inadvertently, prohibited from living with children under 16 without social services approval, and must register as a sex offender for life.

2 Nov 2025

October 2025 7 cases

Alan Pearson

Fraud *

Sentence

jailed

Alan Pearson, 65, defrauded several customers by taking over £30,000 for external wall installations and leaving their homes in a state of utter devastation.

Called a 'liar and conman' who left homes in state of 'utter devastation'; ripped off customers for over £30,000

31 Oct 2025

Aeron Gingell

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

Detention in hospital for medical treatment under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act 1981

On January 21, 2025, at St Cadoc's Hospital in Caerleon, Aeron Gingell, a 23-year-old mental health patient, attacked a fellow resident in a bathroom, leaving him unconscious in a pool of blood with two shoelaces tied tightly around his neck as ligatures. The victim's face turned blue, and he had blood coming from above one eye. The victim was taken to University Hospital of Wales for treatment. Gingell was detained at the hospital since February 2022 after being caught with knives. He later admitted to staff that he had killed the victim, influenced by voices and hallucinations where he believed the victim was sexually molesting him.

Suffers from severe schizoaffective disorder with somatic hallucinations. Judge satisfied of mental health disorder. Has substantially improved and will continue treatment at Ashworth Hospital.

31 Oct 2025

Sharmarke Ahmed

Fraud *

Sentence

jailed

'Despicable' scammer Sharmarke Ahmed posed as a police detective to steal £27,000 in cash and jewellery from a woman in her 90s.

Posed as police detective to steal cash and jewellery

31 Oct 2025

Aaron Lloyd

Dangerous driving and supply of class A and B drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 2 years

On November 17, 2023, police stopped a Vauxhall car in Castle Street, Caerphilly, due to a strong smell of cannabis. Aaron Lloyd, seated in the rear passenger seat, was found with £5,300 in cash protruding from his jacket pocket and approximately 5g of cannabis in a car pocket nearby. His phone revealed messages discussing the supply of Californian cannabis. In a separate incident on June 4, 2025, Lloyd drove a suspected cloned car in Caerphilly and fled off-road over Caerphilly Mountain upon spotting police. He rammed into multiple police cars after being slowed by stingers, causing £15,945 in damage. Officers smashed the car window to arrest him. The driving was described as extremely dangerous with obvious risk to officers.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in supply of crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis, possession of criminal property, dangerous driving, possession of criminal property, no insurance/licence. Has 13 previous convictions for 20 offences, including dangerous driving in 2017 and possession of cannabis in 2017, 2018, and 2022. Completed courses in prison and has volunteered.

29 Oct 2025

Andrew Bishop

Section 18 wounding with intent and racially aggravated common assault *

Sentence

7 years and 1 month imprisonment

Andrew Bishop, from Cardiff, followed his then-partner into the lobby of a Welsh hotel where they were staying, after an altercation in a city centre bar. He was captured on CCTV violently assaulting her by repeatedly punching and kicking her, leaving her with facial fractures requiring a three-night hospital stay. The victim fled the defendant's car into the lobby seeking help from the receptionist, prompting police involvement.

Pled guilty to section 18 wounding with intent and racially aggravated common assault. Subject to a 10-year restraining order.

29 Oct 2025

Cory Jones

Sexual abuse and blackmail of children *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Cory Jones, aged 19 from Ynyswen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, contacted 37 girls aged 10 to 16 on Snapchat between 2022 and 2024. He gained their trust, often using aliases and lying about his age, before coercing them into sending explicit photos and videos. When some refused further demands, he blackmailed them by threatening to publish the images on social media. Jones also sent sexual images of himself to the victims. After his arrest, 172 indecent images of children were found on his phone. The victims reported feeling sick, betrayed, nervous, upset, and stupid for trusting him, with long-lasting harm to them and their families.

Admitted 69 offences including blackmail, causing a child to engage in sexual activity and distributing indecent images. Must serve a minimum of 5 years and 4 months before release. Placed on the sex offenders register for life. Judge noted he was corrupted by pornography and highlighted dangers of unsupervised social media access.

17 Oct 2025

Dominic Wesley

Violence-based coercive control *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Dominic Wesley engaged in an eight-year campaign of controlling and violent behaviour towards his former partner Lois Griffiths, starting in 2017. Incidents included multiple assaults, such as injuring her intimate area in 2019 requiring medical attention, locking her outside naked in 2023, smearing fruit in her face and dragging her by ankles in July 2024, and entering her home uninvited on July 31, 2024, leading to his arrest. He threatened her life, manipulated her, and showed no remorse. The abuse spanned their relationship with breaks, affecting her and their two children.

Pleaded guilty to violence-based coercive control. Made subject of a restraining order preventing contact with victim until 2033.

8 Oct 2025

September 2025 3 cases

Luke Montgomery

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 4 months imprisonment

Luke Montgomery, 23, of Highbank, Newport, was arrested on September 26, 2024, after police responded to reports of a man with a knife near Caerleon Road in Newport. He fled from officers, narrowly missing a car, and was tasered after refusing to stop. During the chase, he discarded a machete under a police car and attempted to hide crack cocaine in a nappy. Upon search, he was found with 5.7kg heroin, 239.8g cocaine, 280g cannabis, £37,000 cash, and mobile phones, valued at nearly £200,000.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, possession of a knife, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of criminal property. Was on licence at the time of arrest following a previous 3-year sentence for drug offences in December 2024.

30 Sep 2025

Leonard Rickard

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment with an extended 1 year on licence

Leonard Rickard, aged 76, sexually abused a seven-year-old girl while babysitting her between 2012 and 2013 at Coed Hills in St Hilary, in the Vale of Glamorgan. The abuse occurred in a yurt where he first kissed her while she pretended to be a princess, escalating to performing oral sex on her, touching her sexually, making her touch him, and attempting to incite her to perform oral sex. The victim, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, disclosed the abuse in her diary before dying at age 17.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Has four previous convictions for sexual activity with a child under 16. Suffered a stroke in 2019 and possible early-onset dementia.

22 Sep 2025

Sarah Vigus

Rape *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Sarah Vigus held down a 17-year-old girl while her partner, Robert Ellis-Evans, raped her. The victim had passed out or fallen asleep after drinking vodka shots. Vigus and Ellis-Evans had previously discussed a sexual interest in the victim via messages. Vigus was also found guilty of assault by penetration, where she admitted to penetrating the victim's vagina with her fingers but claimed it was consensual. The victim reported the incident to her parents and the police, leading to the defendants' arrest and conviction.

Of previous good character; has two children; stopped drinking and lost five stone in weight while in custody; considered a low risk of reoffending.

22 Sep 2025

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