Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

February 2026 25 cases

Adam Wiggins

Causing grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Adam Wiggins, a 35-year-old military veteran from Queen Street, Pentre, assaulted his ex-partner at her home on August 16, 2025, in breach of his bail conditions prohibiting contact. The relationship had deteriorated after starting well. During an argument, Wiggins accessed her phone, accused her of seeing another man, punched her in the face causing her head to hit a cupboard door, repeatedly punched her head and face until she fell, and kicked her while she protected herself with her arms. He wore rings that caused lacerations. Wiggins then ran off after she pleaded him to stop. He phoned Gwent Police to admit the assault and breach but refused to identify the victim. Police found her with multiple injuries including 5-6cm and 3cm head wounds, laceration to finger, jaw and rib tenderness, and bruises. She was hospitalized overnight. The victim reported feeling emotionally drained and traumatized, affecting her dog and family. Wiggins admitted the assault upon arrest.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent. Has six prior convictions including three for battery of other partners. Judge noted actions were persistent and sustained, and time on remand equivalent to 12-month sentence. Ordered to complete rehabilitation course, mental health treatment requirement, and alcohol abuse requirement. Subject to restraining order for 5 years.

26 Feb 2026

Alanis Davies

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Found with Jamie Lewis in a car during his arrest in the drugs supply investigation in Pontypridd in December 2025. No additional specific details about her role or findings provided.

Involved in the same investigation; specific charges not detailed.

25 Feb 2026

Andrew Davies

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and acquiring/using criminal property *

Sentence

five years and 219 days in prison

The case began in December 2025 when South Wales Police officers were carrying out a patrol in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. While travelling along High Street, officers identified Davies actively using a 'burner' style mobile phone while waiting on the corner of the street. Davies had previously been the subject of a drugs supply investigation, where he was identified as a suspect of being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug. Davies was arrested and searched. Officers found him in possession of over £5,000 in cash and the Nokia phone. When the phone's data was downloaded, it revealed Davies had been sending multiple messages offering heroin for sale.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and acquiring/using criminal property.

25 Feb 2026

Jamie Lewis

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

South Wales Police began investigating a drugs line operating in Pontypridd in December 2025. Officers identified a phone number connected to Lewis. When arresting him, they found Lewis and another individual together in a car. A search of Lewis's phone revealed clear links to the supply of cocaine. Officers also searched a property where they discovered a bag containing a white rock substance along with a large quantity of grip seal bags and scales. Two Rolex watches were also seized during the search.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and acquiring criminal property.

25 Feb 2026

Lee Athay

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On September 26, 2025, Lee Athay, 30, of The Tower, Tudor Road, Southville, Cwmbran, made a threatening phone call at 7.58am to his 12-weeks pregnant ex-girlfriend staying at her cousin's property in Cwmbran, stating 'I know where you f****** are. I’ve got a hammer and I’m coming for you.' He arrived shortly after, smashed the front door glass with the hammer to enter, dropped it, punched the woman's relative in the face and kicked him in the chin, knocking him unconscious. The relative's girlfriend armed herself with a knife, prompting Athay to retrieve the hammer and leave. He then sent a threatening message to his sister. His former partner later miscarried at eight months.

Pleaded guilty. Judge noted temper leading to violence, significant premeditation, and aggravated by 32 previous convictions for 60 offences including attempting GBH, ABH, and battery. Suffers from schizophrenia and was struggling with grief over partner's miscarriage. Made subject of 10-year restraining order not to contact sister and ordered to pay victim surcharge.

25 Feb 2026

Lee Scarfe

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Lee Scarfe, a 38-year-old man from Pontypridd, was involved in the supply of cocaine across the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. South Wales Police investigated a drugs line operating in the area after identifying a phone number linked to Scarfe. On January 8, 2025, officers spotted Scarfe driving a car in the Barry area, stopped and arrested him. A search of the vehicle uncovered a bag containing £4,000 in cash, and his phone contained messages connecting him to the supply of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

25 Feb 2026

Shaun Powell

Burglary *

Sentence

876 days imprisonment

Shaun Powell, 51, a homeless man, broke into staff accommodation at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on January 26, 2026. He entered a room on the sixth floor of Pembroke House, stealing a gold necklace, £5, and five euros in cash. He was seen leaving by a woman on the seventh floor who chased him, along with residents and campus security, who caught and restrained him. The stolen items were recovered from his possession, and he was also found with a small amount of cannabis. Powell told police he stole the items to sell for food as he had not eaten for six days.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of a Class B drug. Has 40 previous convictions including multiple offences of theft and dwelling burglaries. Homeless and had not eaten for six days prior to the offence.

25 Feb 2026

Ryan Rankmore

Theft from a shop and assault by beating *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

On February 8, 2026, Ryan Rankmore, 42, of Llanrumney, entered Welcome Break Services at Cardiff Gate and stole items including ready meals, alcohol, and Lego by filling a bag. When challenged by staff, he became verbally abusive and aggressive. After leaving, he assaulted one staff member by striking them in the face with a can of Red Bull. Officers spotted him nearby, but he fled, jumped into a river to evade arrest, and made threats to go further into the water. Multiple emergency services, including South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Service, and NPAS, responded and retrieved him from the river, leading to his arrest on suspicion of theft and assault by beating.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and three counts of assault by beating. Was on conditional bail for two prior counts of assault by beating from June 2025, to which he changed his plea to guilty on February 10, 2026.

25 Feb 2026

Kai Pennell

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years

Kai Pennell murdered Duane Keen, a 47-year-old talented boxer and MMA fighter, who was discovered with serious injuries and pronounced dead at an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon, in the early hours of October 17, 2025. Witnesses reported seeing armed police, paramedics, and the Wales Air Ambulance arrive shortly after 2am, with the street cordoned off and a police helicopter circling overhead. Pennell also destroyed a white Suzuki Swift belonging to Rebecca Phillips.

Pleaded guilty to murder and destroying property. Denied making a threat to kill, but prosecution not seeking trial on that count.

24 Feb 2026

Matthew Hill

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Matthew Hill, 38, of McClaren Cottages, Abertysswg, held a position of trust as warehouse manager at Zorba, a food manufacturer in Ebbw Vale, and assumed control of the company's purchasing operations from 2018. Together with Richard Walker, he executed a sophisticated fraud over a six-year period between 2018 and 2024, creating falsified documentation including goods received notes and bogus invoices across multiple departments. This defrauded the company of approximately £900,000, with £385,679 flowing into a bank account established by Hill specifically for receiving the funds. The fraud was uncovered after Compleat Food Group acquired Zorba in February 2024. The company, which employed 450 people, faced significant financial difficulties and cashflow challenges during this time, leading to stress, anxiety, and staff departures.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and attempting to acquire, use, or possess criminal property. No previous convictions. Demonstrated genuine remorse. Offending occurred during personal and financial pressure.

23 Feb 2026

Richard Walker

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Richard Walker, 64, of Bramley Cottage, Orchard Close, Main Street, Weston, Nottinghamshire, ran Zebra Print Design Logistics as its director and sole trader, acting as Zorba's trusted supplier providing labels to the business. Together with Matthew Hill, he executed a sophisticated fraud over a six-year period between 2018 and 2024, creating falsified documentation including goods received notes and bogus invoices across multiple departments. This defrauded the Ebbw Vale-based food manufacturer of approximately £900,000. The fraud was uncovered after Compleat Food Group acquired Zorba in February 2024. The company, which employed 450 people, faced significant financial difficulties and cashflow challenges during this time, leading to stress, anxiety, and staff departures.

Pleaded guilty to fraud. No previous convictions. Offending followed a longstanding business relationship. Since the offending emerged, he sold his home for a smaller property and started working as a delivery driver, earning less. Described as very bad decisions that shocked his family and friends.

23 Feb 2026

George Gillett

Sexual assault and stalking *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

George Gillett sexually assaulted a woman inside a car in Bridgend on July 13, 2025. He was also convicted of two separate stalking offences.

Initially denied the sexual assault charge but changed plea to guilty on January 6. Also convicted of two separate stalking offences.

20 Feb 2026

Benjamin Ferrar

Theft and Burglary *

Sentence

2 years suspended prison sentence

Benjamin Ferrar, a 48-year-old alcoholic from Nightingale Close, Plymouth, attempted to steal £330,000 from his employer Bensons for Beds in Cwmbran in September 2024 after being suspended from his job. He returned at night, used a key to enter, and made electronic transfers, successfully stealing £13,889 before most were declined. He was caught by police attempting a third burglary of the store. Previously, in September 2022, while working as a night porter at the Carlyon Bay Hotel in St Austell, Cornwall, he stole nearly £11,000. Ferrar has been an alcoholic since university, consuming 300 units per week, leading to epileptic seizures that could be fatal.

Placed on an alcohol treatment programme. Pleaded guilty to three charges of theft and four of burglary. Judge noted the defendant's alcoholism and risk of death if not treated, departing from guidelines that would warrant 3-4 years immediate custody.

20 Feb 2026

Thisara Weragalage

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 years and nine months

Thisara Weragalage, 38, from Bessemer Close, Cardiff, stabbed his wife, Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalpani Niwunhella (known as Nirodha), multiple times in a residential car park in the Riverside area of Cardiff on 21 August 2025. The couple had been separated for months, but Weragalage went to the car park knowing his wife parked her car there. He had bought knives the day before and used one of them to kill Nirodha. He planned his attack, visiting the area several times leading up to it and buying the murder weapon.

Pleaded guilty to murder.

20 Feb 2026

Unnamed 16-Year-Old Boy

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

On the night of June 30 to July 1, 2025, the 16-year-old boy from Llantwit Major, after drinking alcohol and taking cocaine, spotted Kamran Aman, 38, sitting in his car outside his mother’s home in Barry, south Wales, and lost his temper because Mr Aman was black. He instigated a sustained assault with repeated punches, shouted racist abuse including the n-word and p-word, and kicked Mr Aman. His co-defendant fetched a kitchen knife and stabbed Mr Aman in the heart, leading to his death at 1.07am on July 1, 2025. Earlier that day, the boy had painted racist graffiti on a wall.

Convicted of murder following trial. Admitted manslaughter initially. Instigated the racist attack. Had taken cocaine, painted racist graffiti earlier that day, diagnosed with ADHD and had a troubled childhood.

20 Feb 2026

Liam Brabham

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On January 1, 2026, Liam Brabham, 30, of Monnow Way, Bettws, Newport, attended the Nightingale pub in Newport despite being previously banned for causing issues with customers and staff. He became involved in a verbal argument with Ryan Agur after insulting his partner. Brabham left the pub but returned 15 minutes later, gestured for Agur to come outside, and pointed an imitation handgun (a jet black pellet gun with a 12-inch thin barrel) at him, causing Agur to fear for his life. The incident was captured on CCTV, and Brabham's father and another woman intervened to de-escalate the situation.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Made subject to an indefinite restraining order.

18 Feb 2026

Ryan Bedford

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

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

Ryan Bedford, 30, of Forge Close, Caerleon, was driving a white Seat Ibiza mobility vehicle on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road on December 13, 2024, when caught speeding at 59mph in a 50mph zone. As a disqualified driver due to a prior drug driving conviction, he falsely nominated Benjamin Sheen, who had died on October 12, 2024, as the driver on notices of intended prosecution. This caused distress to Sheen's mother, Pamela Sheen, who received correspondence and felt her son's good name was ruined. Bedford claimed misunderstanding due to dyslexia but investigations confirmed he was the driver. He was interviewed on May 19, 2025, and later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Has 12 previous convictions including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, drug driving, assault, and possession of cannabis. Demonstrated remorse; actions described as a moment of madness and panic. Involved in a near fatal accident in 2023 resulting in amputation of lower right leg.

17 Feb 2026

Harvey Goff

Dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 38 months

On September 13, 2025, at 11pm, Harvey Goff, 21, of Llwyn-on Crescent, Blackwood, was driving a black Vauxhall Astra through Blackwood with false number plates. He refused to stop for police, leading to a high-speed chase where he reached 90mph in a 30mph zone, took roundabouts on the wrong side, and passed junctions without slowing. His tyres were punctured by a police stinger, but he continued until crashing into street furniture at a roundabout. He fled on foot, hid in a residential garden by submerging himself in water despite dry weather, and was confronted by homeowners, admitting to a crash. Police found the car containing snap bags, £30, a wrap of cocaine, and an iPhone with messages related to cocaine supply and a tick list. On arrest, he had £140, and a police dog traced digital scales, empty snap bags, and £10 in the garden.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, possession of criminal property, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. Has two previous convictions for driving offences. In mitigation, suffered bereavement of friend killed in a crash in 2023 where he was a passenger.

17 Feb 2026

Jamie Payne

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On December 10, 2025, police executed a search warrant at the home of Jamie Payne, 32, in Cardiff, discovering £2,000 in cash. A search of his car found 24 bags of cocaine valued at £1,170. Cannabis was also found for personal use, and a burner phone with messages indicating involvement in supplying cocaine through one-to-one deals with known users. Following arrest, he answered 'no comment' in interview.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in supply of a class A drug, possession with intent to supply a class A drug, possession of criminal property, and possession of a class B drug. Has four previous convictions, mostly for motoring offences. Turned to dealing to pay off drug debt. Has a six-year-old daughter and medical conditions including COPD and asthma.

15 Feb 2026

Khalid Ibrahim

Supplying Class A drugs *

Sentence

five years and 219 days in prison

Khalid Ibrahim, 24, from Riverside, was spotted acting suspiciously by a PCSO in Christina Street, Butetown, Cardiff, on January 2, 2026. He attempted to resist arrest but was detained and searched, with officers discovering he was carrying heroin and cocaine.

Attempted to resist arrest. Inspector Gareth Handy highlighted the harm caused by illegal drugs and commitment to targeting dealers.

14 Feb 2026

Darren Bishop

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

South Wales Police launched an investigation in 2021 after receiving intelligence that drugs were being imported into the area. Officers traced the address from intercepted parcels and carried out a search of the property in Bridgend, where they found Bishop present and recovered a significant quantity of drugs. During questioning, Bishop admitted he had purchased the substances on the dark web.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, possession with intent to supply MDMA, two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and two counts of possession with intent to supply class C drugs. Claimed drugs were for self-medication and passed remainder to a third party to sell.

13 Feb 2026

Michelle Deere

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Michelle Deere, 53, from Bridgend, operated a criminal enterprise selling cocaine from the Britannia Hotel in Pencoed. South Wales Police received reports of her activity and raided her home, finding multiple clear wrap bags of white powder and weighing scales with white powder residue. She was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Police Constable Jonathan Jones commented that Deere saw class A drugs as a 'get-rich-quick' scheme, which turned into a 'go-to-jail-quick' scheme, and that drugs blight communities.

10 Feb 2026

Tegan Smith

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On January 7, 2025, Tegan Smith, 21, was a passenger in a Ford Fiesta driven by Lee Austin in Talbot Green, a vehicle associated with drug users. Pulled over by police at Lanelay Rise, Smith fled, discarding a blue Nike shoulder bag and cap. The bag contained multiple wraps of crack cocaine worth £1,460 (73 street deals) and £105 cash. DNA on discarded clothing matched Smith.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Has two previous convictions, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a drug offence. In mitigation, issues with mental health led to drug use and selling; wants to support son.

10 Feb 2026

Mckenzie Bennett

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years in a young offender institution

McKenzie Bennett, an 18-year-old from Byrde Close, Newport, was arrested on December 13, 2025, in Newport city centre after a two-day police search. During arrest, he threw a laughing gas canister at an officer, narrowly missing the face. Police found him carrying 36 wraps of cocaine (24.49g, street value £1,200-£2,160), £1,200 in cash, and a small quantity of cannabis. He refused to answer questions in interview. He began dealing cocaine to make quick money after learning his girlfriend was pregnant. He played a significant role in the supply, selling directly to users.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property, and simple possession of cannabis. Six previous convictions for 10 offences, including two for drug possession. Time on remand counts towards sentence; eligible for release on licence no later than 12 months into term. Judge noted expectation of significant financial advantage, previous convictions as aggravating factor, and risk to the public.

8 Feb 2026

Lee Austin

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

On January 7, 2025, Lee Austin, 35, was driving a Ford Fiesta in Talbot Green, associated with drug users, with co-dealer Tegan Smith as passenger. Police pulled over the vehicle at Lanelay Rise. Austin was detained while Smith fled. A blue Nike bag discarded during pursuit contained multiple wraps of crack cocaine worth £1,460 (73 street deals) and £105 cash. Austin possessed a wrap of crack cocaine and an iPhone with messages from February 2024 to January 2025, including text bombs advertising crack cocaine sales to a customer base. On May 11, 2025, Austin assaulted his partner during an argument by grabbing her by the chest and arms, throwing her causing her to fall, then grabbing and throwing her into a radiator, causing her to hit her head.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession of class A drugs and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Made subject to a restraining order for four years. Judge Paul Thomas KC commented on the defendant's decision to deal crack cocaine for easy money, knowing it would result in a custodial sentence.

5 Feb 2026

January 2026 25 cases

Ryan Jones

Theft from the person *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years, mental health treatment for 12 sessions, 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 80 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 2 years

Ryan Jones, 20, of Station Road, Llandaff, stole £12,100 from his father Arfon Jones by transferring funds from his bank account to his own after borrowing his father's phone on or around December 30, 2024. He also committed fraud by purchasing a Vauxhall Astra under a false name, was found in possession of 143g of cannabis and a butterfly knife, drove under the influence of cannabis (4.6 micrograms per 100ml of blood) without insurance on January 1, 2025, and was involved in a car collision near Radyr Weir on July 3, 2025, where the vehicle flipped and he fled the scene.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge Shomon Khan noted parents wanted to love and support him and acted with dignity. In mitigation, experienced identity conflicts and mental health struggles leading to drug use; now living with partner and working as bartender.

28 Jan 2026

Dean Evans

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On January 2, 2026, a routine vehicle stop on Hoyland Road, Pembroke, by the local Road Policing Unit uncovered a one-kilogram block of cocaine and ten half-kilogram packets of herbal cannabis in the boot of Dean Evans' grey Seat Ateca, with a street value exceeding £150,000. Evans, aged 43, admitted to officers that there was 'stuff' in the car, leading to a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act. He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. A subsequent search of his property yielded additional evidence, including cash and more cocaine.

Pleaded guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court. Prior to sentencing, a black Mercedes AMG and VOGE DS900 motorcycle were seized under the proceeds of crime act, along with over £200 cash and a small amount of cocaine found at his property.

28 Jan 2026

Daniel Grzech

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Daniel Grzech, 44, of Powys Place, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, participated in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, personally responsible for 14kg, while the wider conspiracy involved 167kg. He used the EncroChat handle Ferrell Bullet and drove his BMW to cities including Liverpool, Birmingham, and Bristol to collect drugs or deliver cash during the Covid pandemic in 2020, when cocaine prices soared due to supply issues. He previously worked as a security guard for the Welsh rugby team and used his courier job as cover.

Convicted following a trial on conspiracy to supply a class A drug. No previous convictions. Judge Eugene Egan noted he was a reliable and trusted courier who played an important role in the conspiracy. Used his job as a delivery driver to cover the crimes during the Covid pandemic in 2020. Ended relationship with partner due to uncertainty.

27 Jan 2026

Craig Davies

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 9 months drug rehabilitation requirement, 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Craig Davies, 40, of Lavender Road, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, engaged in online chats on the Kik messenger app with other perverts about sexually abusing children, claiming to have a fictitious stepdaughter he wanted to abuse and discussing going to east London to abuse an 11-year-old girl. Police arrested him on October 11, 2024, and seized his iPhone, which contained 132 category A indecent images, 61 category B, 9 category C of children aged 5 to 16 being sexually abused, and 10 extreme pornographic images involving animals in the recently deleted folder. The Kik app had been deleted.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images and one count of possessing extreme pornographic images. Has four previous convictions not similar in nature. Attacked physically and car damaged as a result of offences. Issues with cocaine and cannabis.

27 Jan 2026

Oluwabunmi Adeliyi

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 100 hours unpaid work, 15 day rehabilitation activity requirement

Oluwabunmi Adeliyi, 30, from Heol Parc, Canton, Cardiff, used a false ID in the name of Bisola Elizabeth Oladipupo to carry out four shifts at secure mental health wards at Caswell Clinic in Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan in 2023, despite having no qualifications or training in mental health care. She accessed confidential records, wrote observation notes, exhibited bizarre behaviour including locking fire doors and leaving her phone on the ward, posing serious risks to staff and patients detained under the Mental Health Act for criminal acts. She was paid £1,739 for the shifts and was arrested on March 8, 2023, after CCTV review.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation. No previous convictions. Remorseful and motivated by financial gain. Primary carer for daughter and pregnant with second child.

27 Jan 2026

Justin James

Sexual assault *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Justin James, a 46-year-old man from Ely, Cardiff, sexually assaulted three females over a three-year period. He was convicted of five counts of sexual assault by penetration and six counts of sexual assault by touching.

Found guilty after trial. Placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Subject to a Restraining Order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

23 Jan 2026

Anthony Bowyer

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Anthony Bowyer raped a woman in her bed in Newport after they had gone to sleep together. The victim woke up to find him having vaginal intercourse with her, causing pain. She had been wearing pyjamas and facing the wall. Days later, Bowyer visited her home at 4.45am and sent intimidating emails and messages. The incident occurred prior to November 2025 when he was convicted.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted by jury. 37 previous convictions for 81 offences, including a caution for indecent assault. Judge noted considerable record, particularly as a juvenile, and accepted he now takes responsibility but questioned genuine remorse. Ten-year restraining order imposed.

23 Jan 2026

Anton Boston

Animal cruelty and prohibited procedures on protected animals *

Sentence

36 weeks imprisonment

Between 2020 and 2023, Anton Boston illegally bred bully dogs without a licence, mutilated six dogs by cropping their ears to sell them for higher prices, and kept them in appalling conditions at his home in Ely, Cardiff. On September 7, 2023, authorities found over 30 dogs previously, with faeces and urine thick on floors, no bedding, chokingly putrid smells, and dogs unable to walk properly. He sold dogs via Instagram, including those with illegally cropped ears for dog-fighting aesthetics. This followed six warnings and a prior conviction in 2020 for illegal breeding and fraud.

Pleaded guilty to prohibited procedures on six dogs. Previously spared jail in 2020 for similar offences. Claimed unfitness for prison due to Crohn's disease, but evidence of boxing match contradicted this. Banned from owning or keeping dogs for 15 years.

22 Jan 2026

Jamie Edwards

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and 5-year driving disqualification

On October 16, 2022, Jamie Edwards, 51, of Church Road, Cadoxton, Neath, was driving a Honda Civic at approximately 68mph on the A48 between Laleston and Pyle, Bridgend, when he struck the rear of a bicycle ridden by Lucy John, 35, from behind. The speed limit was 70mph. Edwards had at least 10 seconds visibility of the cyclist, who was wearing a visible blue and pink cycling top, but failed to see her and could not explain the collision. Lucy John was pronounced dead at 10.58am after going into cardiac arrest. Edwards called 999 immediately after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Delay of three years before sentencing. Cares for his daughter and elderly mother. Sentenced by Judge Shomon Khan.

22 Jan 2026

Cetin Kiral

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

9 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 120 hours unpaid work, £27,000 confiscation order, £20,000 court costs

Cetin Kiral was involved in a puppy farming enterprise where five of the seven microchipped dogs at the squalid Cardiff property were registered to him. The dogs were kept in filthy conditions with urine and faeces everywhere, leading to health issues including wounds, infections, matted fur, and painful feet. The operation involved valuable dogs, and Kiral benefited £27,000 from it. The conditions caused unnecessary suffering to at least one protected animal under his responsibility.

Pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. Responsible for one dog registered to him. Involved in the enterprise but distanced himself from the premises. No longer wishes to participate in dog breeding.

21 Jan 2026

Turan Kiran

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work

On March 19, 2023, police were called to a house at 34 Glyndwr Road, Ely, Cardiff, after reports of a smell like a dead body. They discovered 38 dogs in squalid conditions covered in urine and faeces, with the property in a putrid state causing officers to feel sick. The dogs suffered from various ailments including burning paws, breathing issues, eye problems, and infections. Four dead puppies were found in a fridge freezer, and the environment was unfit for animals or humans. Seventeen dogs were experiencing pain.

Pleaded guilty to 17 counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. Lived in squalid conditions and was overwhelmed by the number of dogs. Judge noted he was not deliberately cruel but the conditions caused suffering.

21 Jan 2026

Anthony Webb

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Anthony Webb, 36, of Plas Craig, Northville, Cwmbran, engaged in a year-long campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour against his partner starting in January 2023. Initially loving, his behaviour changed after a trip to Scotland, leading to threats like 'I'll leave you in a ditch' and 'I am going to crash the car and kill us both' during drives. He physically assaulted her multiple times, including punching her head and face causing black eyes, pulling her hair, stamping on her ankle at Usk cricket club, and twisting her ankle in November 2023 to the point she feared it would break. Verbal abuse was daily, including telling her to 'go hang herself' and 'kill herself'. The victim contemplated suicide, lost her job, and lived in fear, covering injuries with make-up. Incidents occurred in locations including Risca and on the Risca bypass. She sought help once by running to a nearby house but did not call police due to fear. Arrested in November 2023 after an incident involving her daughter. He claimed bipolar disorder and complex PTSD, initially accusing her of abuse.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour. Has 29 previous convictions including three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a former partner. Currently serving 33 months for similar offences. Apologises unreservedly; mental health has deteriorated. Made subject to a restraining order indefinitely.

20 Jan 2026

Adam Edwards

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 44 months

On November 15, 2025, Adam Edwards attempted to burgle two houses in Nelson, Caerphilly, before entering a third house after finding the door open. He was disturbed by the owner via doorbell footage but returned, entered the property at 11.22pm, stole a set of keys, and took an Audi A4 from the driveway. At 2.30am on the A470, he crashed the car, which flipped multiple times, causing extensive damage. Intoxicated, he asked a witness for a lighter to burn the vehicle, claiming it cost him £45,000, and set fire to the front passenger seat, burning out the car. He was found in a nearby ditch and arrested, falsely claiming to be a passenger. The victims were left £2,350 out of pocket, plus items like sunglasses and AirPods worth over £100 each, and felt unsafe in their home.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, attempted burglary, aggravated vehicle taking, and arson. Has 16 previous convictions including numerous burglaries. Mitigating factors include recent homelessness, relapse into drug use, and mental health issues (PTSD, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety) from armed forces service.

20 Jan 2026

Kertis Johnson

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

14 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kertis Johnson, 41, was involved in supplying more than 72kg of cocaine worth approximately £2.6 million and between 1kg and 2kg of heroin worth £17,000 to £34,000, between October 2019 and June 2020. He used the EncroChat handle BrownVelvet to communicate with an upstream dealer in Merseyside, a co-conspirator, and downstream couriers, flooding the streets of South Wales, including Cardiff, Ely, and Dinas Powys, with drugs. The operation involved stash houses and cars with hidden compartments. Johnson owed £210,000 to his supplier and discussed raising funds from uncollected debts. After his courier's arrest in August 2020, he fled to Spain, where he was detained on July 29, 2024, and extradited to the UK on August 14, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Has 11 previous convictions, including a prior 9-year sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine. Judge noted he played a leading role in a relatively sophisticated conspiracy.

19 Jan 2026

Alexander Horton

Intentional strangulation and section 18 wounding *

Sentence

hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act

Alexander Horton, 34, a patient with schizophrenia at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, attacked a mental health nurse around 11.55pm on October 30, 2024, after being at the hospital for three days. During her nightly checks, he calmly asked for help, then grabbed her in a headlock and struck her face with a sharpened pen, piercing her left eyebrow and causing lacerations to her eyebrow and temple. The assault lasted eight seconds before staff restrained him. He had not taken his medication that day and later expressed regret. The nurse suffered scars and ongoing fear at work.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and section 18 wounding. No previous convictions. Judge Paul Hobson noted the profound effect on the victim, who was simply doing her job.

15 Jan 2026

Jack Finch

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years' detention in a young offenders institute

On November 17, 2025, Jack Finch, 19, of Laugharne Close, Barry, drew police attention while driving a Peugeot 207 at speed in Barry, undertaking dangerous manoeuvres on the wrong side of the road and up a one-way street. He fled but later surrendered, testing positive for cannabis. Police seized four bags of cocaine worth £1,170, cannabis, £1,460 cash, empty bags, scales, a metal baseball bat, and a red iPhone from the car. A home search yielded £9,980 cash, empty bags, cannabis seeds, an iPhone, cannabis residue, and cannabis cakes in a McDonald's bag. The red iPhone revealed messages showing Finch, known as 'Jack Weed', supplying cocaine and cannabis to a substantial customer base for financial gain. Total cash seized was £11,445. Finch had only a provisional licence and no insurance.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, possession of criminal property, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving without a licence and insurance. Disqualified from driving for 34 months. Judge Paul Hobson noted it was a substantial operation with an established customer base.

14 Jan 2026

Philip Henry Booth

Failing to comply with food hygiene regulations *

Sentence

£800 fine and £500 costs

Between August 2017 and October 2019, Supajump trampoline park in Cardiff, directed by Philip Henry Booth, had safety failures leading to injuries to six children, including broken legs, fractured spine, and facial injuries, which were not reported to Cardiff Council. A criminal investigation revealed improper padding, poor staff training, and hazards like scissors and a lighter in a foam pit. Subsequently, on March 15, 2025, food hygiene inspectors found multiple breaches at the premises, including black mould on slush and ice machines, unclean coffee machines with congealed powder, open mayonnaise outside fridge, lack of paper towels, mixed clean and dirty cloths, cloudy water in hot dog warmer, food debris in microwave and ice cream display, inadequate washing facilities, and a faulty shutter allowing rodent access. The premises received a zero food hygiene rating on April 22, 2025, but issues were rectified by September 4, 2025. Supajump closed permanently in October 2025.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with specified food hygiene regulations. In breach of prior 10-month suspended sentence, but activation deemed unjust as requirements completed. Full-time carer for elderly parents with dementia, no income.

14 Jan 2026

Ryan Simon

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 4 years and 9 months

Ryan Simon, 33, of Kern Close, Sandfields, Port Talbot, stole a car from an address in Port Talbot on November 21, 2025, attached stolen plates to it, and stole items inside including a dash-cam, driving licence, and cash. On November 22, 2025, he was approached by police but drove off, narrowly missing dragging an officer, leading to a pursuit where he reached 60-70mph in a 20mph zone, ignored traffic measures, drove through a red light, mounted kerbs, and collided with an unmarked police car, showing disregard for pedestrians.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking, theft from motor vehicle, theft, and driving whilst disqualified. Has prior convictions for driving offences, theft, robbery, and burglary. Issues with cocaine but attending drug and alcohol programmes in prison.

13 Jan 2026

John Allen

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

John Allen, 49, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest, heavily intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, attacked a vulnerable adult with microcephaly at the victim's home in Milford Haven on November 6, 2025. The assault occurred in the early hours when the victim asked Allen to quieten down during a phone argument. Allen lost his temper, repeatedly punched the victim in the face causing swelling, bruising to both eyes, and a displaced jaw fracture, grabbed him by the throat, threatened to kill him, and laughed during the five-minute attack. The victim was too afraid to leave the flat until Allen was asleep. Blood was found on Allen's jumper and knuckles, and on the flat's walls, sofa, and floor.

Pleaded guilty to wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Has 44 previous convictions including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and battery. Made subject to a restraining order for five years. Judge Paul Hobson described the assault as brutal upon a vulnerable man.

13 Jan 2026

Lee Print

Burglary and fraud by false representation *

Sentence

18-month community order with rehabilitation activity requirement

Lee Print, 43, burgled a house in Rumney, Cardiff, between August and September 2022, stealing a 40in television, two address books with financial information, a purse containing a Santander savings card (from which £640 was withdrawn), three watches worth £200 each, clothing, and toiletries. His DNA was found on television cables, and he was caught on CCTV using the stolen card. Additionally, after obtaining financial details of a deceased woman who died in 2021, he pretended to be her to open a bank account in her name seven months after her death, defrauding her civil service pension of £7,000 through transactions including a £700 scooter and £1,117 in total. He was arrested in possession of the stolen cards and a small amount of heroin, admitting addiction to heroin, crack cocaine, and valium. He claimed to have done gardening for the deceased victim.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, fraud by false representation, and possession of Class A drugs. Has 19 previous convictions for theft and driving offences. Now free of drugs and alcohol, taking responsibility for three children.

12 Jan 2026

Royston Parris

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Royston Parris, 42, of West Close, Butetown, Cardiff, was stopped by police in Cardiff on May 16, 2025, due to concerns about his driving manner. He appeared nervous and initially did not stop, pulling over in Gabalfa. A search of his vehicle revealed cash, a small amount of cannabis, and a mobile phone. Examination of the phone showed messages and voice notes related to the wholesale supply of heroin and cocaine, including discussions for purchasing a kilo of cocaine for £30,000 and 1.5kg of heroin for £19,000, as well as images of blocks of white powder marked 'USA'. Further search led to the discovery of 20g of cocaine, a large quantity of adulterants, weighing scales with cocaine residue, a note counter, and zip lock bags. Parris was involved in supplying thousands of pounds worth of class A drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession with intent to supply class B drugs. Had seven previous convictions including class A drug offences. Mitigation included complicated family and mental health circumstances; defendant claimed he was dragged back into drug supply to provide for family due to his heavy drug habit. Now clean since remand in prison.

12 Jan 2026

Christopher Webber

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Christopher Webber, 48, of The Triangle, Mountain Ash, defrauded two sets of victims in relation to three properties in Rhondda Cynon Taf between 2021 and 2022. He took thousands of pounds from customers for renovation and building work but failed to turn up on site, did not apply for building regulations, and did not purchase materials he had been paid for, leaving houses in states of disrepair. The first victim, a friend and primary school teacher, paid for substantial work at his home in Ramsons Way, but Webber lied about completing regulations and engaging professionals. Problems included poor quality work, unfulfilled promises, and avoidance, resulting in £103,029 loss after a surveyor deemed the work worthless. The second victim hired him for renovations on two properties in Aberdare, but Webber increased quotes, left work incomplete (no rendering, bathrooms, doors, windows), and avoided contact, leading to £93,000 and £27,000 losses respectively after inspections found the work of no value. Neighbours complained of damp, prompting a trading standards investigation.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of dishonestly making a false representation to make gain for self/another or cause loss to other/expose other to risk. Judge Lucy Crowther described the work as 'disastrous' and noted the overwhelming and serious detrimental effect on victims. Prior conviction for driving whilst disqualified and without insurance. In mitigation, client suffered from depression, anxiety, relapse into alcohol and drugs, and loss of income.

12 Jan 2026

Georgia Morris

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £500 fine, rehabilitation activity requirement, 5-year restraining order

Georgia Morris, 26, of Bridgend, created a false Facebook account in her ex-boyfriend Kane Cook's name and sent threats to herself claiming she would be 'stabbed and raped' after falsely accusing him of assaulting her when he ended their relationship in 2025. The relationship began in October 2024. She made false allegations of common assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, and threatening to cause criminal damage, leading to Mr Cook's arrest on January 13, 2025, and again on January 23, 2025, after she claimed he breached bail conditions. She contacted police multiple times with further false claims. Investigation revealed the messages came from an account set up by Morris using WiFi from her refuge. She was arrested on April 27, 2025, and answered 'no comment' in interview. No action was taken against Mr Cook.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Of previous good character. Has personality disorder and developmental disorder. Genuine remorse acknowledged. Damaging childhood with severe trauma.

10 Jan 2026

Craig Burgess

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

community order requiring rehabilitation activities, £60 fine, £100 compensation, register as sex offender for 5 years

Craig Burgess, 48, of Lakeside Ward, University Hospital of Wales, sexually assaulted Emily Hilton, a 24-year-old Welsh Ambulance Service volunteer, on Newport Road, Cardiff, in March 2025. While assisting Burgess who had fallen from his wheelchair, he verbally abused her, threatened to 'knock her lights out', then grabbed her neck, pulled her forehead-to-forehead, and tried to kiss her on the lips. He was arrested and charged following the incident.

Found guilty of sexual assault.

9 Jan 2026

Cameron Lloyd

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Cameron Lloyd, 21, of Heathfield Walk, Aberbargoed, Caerphilly, was arrested at his mother's home on October 29, 2025, following intelligence and messages on an associate's phone indicating his involvement in supplying class A drugs. He answered the door topless and was found with 2.4g of cocaine (worth £120-£240), 122g of cannabis (worth £1,200), £515 cash, two electric bikes, and incriminating phone messages.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and possession of class A and B drugs. No previous convictions. Defence stated he had only been dealing for a short period and wished to continue relationship with partner post-release.

8 Jan 2026

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