Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

March 2026 31 cases

Macauley Webb

Possession of indecent images *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Macauley Webb, 29, from Newport, a convicted sex offender with a decade-long history of child sex offences, was found with indecent images of children.

Found with 11 indecent images of children on his phone just two months after being released early from an eight-year sentence. Must register as a sex offender for life.

20 Mar 2026

Leon Morris

Arson *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Leon Morris, 38, from Caerphilly, hurled a petrol bomb at an Indian restaurant in Blackwood while 10 people, including two children, slept above. The racially aggravated attack followed a dispute with the restaurant owner.

Found guilty of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

20 Mar 2026

James Badham

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

3 years and four months imprisonment

James Badham, 34, of Rhymney, stabbed his 68-year-old neighbour with a lock knife after a parking dispute escalated. Badham kicked down the victim’s front door and attacked him, causing two stab wounds.

Admitted wounding with intent.

20 Mar 2026

Jack Ryan

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

Jack Ryan, 22, from Barry, supplied cocaine.

Used the street name “Rhino” to send bulk text messages advertising drugs via burner phones. Police raided his home, finding cocaine, scales, and cash.

20 Mar 2026

Sam Francis

Arson *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sam Francis, 28, of Tredegar, set fire to a woman’s property on August 4, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to arson on the day his trial was due to begin. Also ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge.

20 Mar 2026

Phillip Jones

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Phillip Jones, 61, from Handley Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff, a friend and former military colleague of Gareth Lloyd, agreed to assist in the fraud by attending a DNA testing clinic in Llandaff, Cardiff, and providing a sample while pretending to be Lloyd. He used an altered photo provided by Lloyd to resemble himself. The sample tested negative for paternity but was later matched to Jones through further testing. Jones was arrested on May 30 at his home and admitted his role in the conspiracy during his police interview. The conspiracy aimed to avoid child maintenance payments, resulting in a potential loss of £12,426 to the Child Maintenance Service and victims.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. Has six previous convictions of a dissimilar nature. Recent lack of offending. Admitted involvement to help his friend. Served in the military with Lloyd.

19 Mar 2026

Tony Porter

Participating in the activities of an organised crime gang *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Tony Porter, 69, of Burdet Close, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, acted as an occasional driver for Joshua Gordon in the Leicestershire area, transporting small amounts of crack cocaine. He drove Gordon, Huntley, Mills-Smith, and his partner Quailey-Dashper to a McDonald's near Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, on March 9, 2025, where the group carried out the murder of Joanne Penney by shooting her at close range in the heart upon opening her door at 10 Llys Illtyd, Green Park. Porter waited around the corner in his Nissan Note and drove them away after the shooting, returning to Leicester with Quailey-Dashper and Gordon. His involvement stemmed from a clash between rival organised crime groups, one headed by Gordon (Rico OCG) involved in serious drug trafficking. Porter received £10-15 per trip as 'pocket money' and claimed unawareness of the murder plot, having lived a blameless life prior but fell into involvement after his wife's death, job loss, and homelessness.

Convicted of participating in the activities of an organised crime gang. Served 40% on remand (1 year and 4 days), released to serve the rest on licence. Described as helpful, cheap, and unquestioning by the judge. No prior convictions; motivated by relationship with partner Melissa Quailey-Dashper.

19 Mar 2026

Taran Mills

Arson *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

On December 3, 2025, Taran Mills, 18, and Ellis Lloyd, 19, set fire to a woman's Audi Q5 at the Highfields estate in Brackla using a hammer and petrol canister, causing the fire to spread to a neighbour's Citroen C4, resulting in thousands of pounds of damage. The attack was carried out for money received from someone else, with the woman's six-year-old daughter at home, leading to significant fear and trauma for the victims.

Expressed remorse, shame, and guilt; has learning difficulties and ADHD diagnosis. Both received a five-year restraining order preventing contact with victims.

19 Mar 2026

Ellis Lloyd

Arson *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

On December 3, 2025, Ellis Lloyd, 19, and Taran Mills, 18, set fire to a woman's Audi Q5 at the Highfields estate in Brackla using a hammer and petrol canister, causing the fire to spread to a neighbour's Citroen C4, resulting in thousands of pounds of damage. The attack was carried out for money received from someone else, with the woman's six-year-old daughter at home, leading to significant fear and trauma for the victims.

Homeless and unemployed at the time, carried out the attack for £500.

19 Mar 2026

Gareth Lloyd

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 100 hours unpaid work

Gareth Lloyd, 59, from Castle Avenue, Rumney, Cardiff, had a casual relationship with a woman between 2012 and 2018, during which she became pregnant. He denied paternity, ignored her attempts to contact him, and later told her 'It's not mine, get rid.' In 2023, after she applied to the Child Maintenance Service naming him as the father, he refused a DNA test until a Deduction of Earnings Order was issued. He conspired with his friend Phillip Jones to defraud by having Jones provide a DNA sample at a clinic in Llandaff, Cardiff, pretending to be Lloyd. The sample was altered with a photo to resemble Jones. This led to a negative test result, but an investigation revealed the fraud through telecommunications and location data. The potential loss to the Child Maintenance Service and victims was £12,426.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. Of previous good character. Has paid back more than £10,000. Deeply remorseful and ashamed. Now has a relationship with his daughter. Served in the military for 35 years.

19 Mar 2026

Patrick Ward

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9-month community order with 8-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £200 fine, £500 compensation

On an unspecified date last year, Patrick Ward, 44, of Quabbs Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, attended a nightclub on St Mary Street in Cardiff city centre. While intoxicated after drinking 18 pints, he slapped the left buttock of a performing dancer with an open hand without her consent. The victim, who described him as a bald, middle-aged, stocky man in a Grinch jumper, felt shaken and informed security. Ward was arrested, initially questioned the seriousness of the matter, claimed no memory of the incident, but apologized upon viewing CCTV footage. He owns a smallholding business and has children from a previous relationship.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. No previous convictions. Judge Vanessa Francis expressed horror at the misogynistic stereotypes displayed, stating they belong in the 1970s.

18 Mar 2026

Salem Khan

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

2,045 days imprisonment

Salem Khan, 21, of The Boulevard, Canton, Cardiff, was arrested on November 5, 2025, following a police search of his home where his mobile phone was seized. The phone contained messages related to the supply of heroin and crack cocaine to customers. He was also found in possession of £1,715 in cash and drug paraphernalia. This offence occurred shortly after his release from prison for previous drug trafficking offences.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. Received 20% credit for guilty plea. Judge noted he is young and has a condition leading to unwise choices, with a minimum term of seven years due to prior convictions.

18 Mar 2026

Jason Bailey

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jason Bailey, 48, of Porthcawl, carried out an opportunistic sex attack on a woman while she was working. He had previously asked her for 'no strings fun', which she rejected. On the day of the incident, he approached her despite her repeated refusals of 'No', manhandled and pinned her down, pulled down her leggings and underwear, forcibly performed oral sex on her, and then raped her with his penis until he ejaculated. He then walked off, telling her 'Between us yeah?'. The victim later confided in friends who contacted the police. Bailey was convicted of rape and assault by penetration following a trial.

No previous convictions but has a caution for burglary. Made subject to a restraining order indefinitely and sex offender notification requirements for life. Sentenced by Recorder Andrew Hammond who described the attack as opportunistic.

17 Mar 2026

Daniel Wheatstone

Attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

12-month community order with a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Daniel Wheatstone, 38, of Park View, Pontypool, engaged in an online sting operation in August 2022, communicating with a decoy posing as a 13-year-old schoolgirl operated by paedophile hunter group Dank Dragon. He sent increasingly sexualised messages, telling her he loved her, wanted her to be his girlfriend, would teach her how to masturbate, suggested they run away together and share a hotel room, and stated that sex is for everyone, not just adults. He also possessed 13 prohibited images of a child and 94 extreme pornographic images depicting bestiality.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Has a learning disability due to brain injury. Judge considered four-year delay in case. Must register as a sex offender for five years and subject to a five-year sexual harm prevention order. Ordered to pay £600 in costs and £114 victim surcharge.

15 Mar 2026

Ellis Sherwood

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

absolute discharge

Ellis Sherwood, 57, appeared in court on a cannabis charge related to possession of an illegal substance.

Given an absolute discharge over a cannabis offence. Victim of a notorious miscarriage of justice as one of the Cardiff Newsagent Three wrongfully imprisoned for the 1987 murder of Philip Saunders.

14 Mar 2026

Alireza Askari

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years and 37 days

Alireza Askari murdered his estranged wife Paria Veisi, 37, by stabbing her four times and slashing her twice in the neck and upper chest in the conservatory of his home on Foster Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, on April 11, 2025. He buried her body in a makeshift grave in the back garden under compost, soil, patio slabs, and newly planted flowers purchased from B&Q. Askari covered up the crime by cleaning the scene with bleach and dusters. He was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after returning from Birmingham where he bought caustic soda to destroy the remains. The body was discovered on April 15, 2025, after Ms Veisi was reported missing.

Initially pleaded guilty to manslaughter and preventing a lawful and decent burial, later admitted to murder. Had a girlfriend in Iran and planned to destroy the victim's remains using caustic soda.

14 Mar 2026

Maryam Delavary

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Maryam Delavary, 48, assisted her nephew Alireza Askari in covering up the murder of Paria Veisi by travelling from White City, London, to Cardiff shortly after the killing on April 11, 2025. She helped bleach the conservatory, dig a hole in the garden, and bury the body under compost, soil, and slabs. When police visited the home during the missing person investigation, she misled them by claiming Ms Veisi had found a boyfriend in Iran.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Travelled from London to Cardiff to assist her nephew in cleaning the crime scene and burying the body. Told nephew to 'shut up' when police arrived and lied to officers about the victim's whereabouts.

14 Mar 2026

Gavin Press

Common assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On November 21, 2025, Gavin Press, aged 36 from Caerphilly, assaulted his former partner Jessica Doudge after an argument over a drug debt. He called her a 'fat whore', held a golden flip knife to her face, smashed furniture, ripped out drawers, threatened to snap her dog's neck and booted the dog, pushed her into the sink causing her to hit her head, and possessed a machete. Ms Doudge, petrified, called her mother Faye Davies who transferred £30 to Press to placate him; he demanded another £30. Ms Doudge escaped to a neighbour's house, leading to police involvement. Press was convicted at Newport Magistrates' Court on January 14, 2026, and sentenced on appeal at Cardiff Crown Court.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial. Appeal unsuccessful except for threats to cause criminal damage count which was overturned. Subject to a five-year restraining order preventing approach to victim Jessica Doudge. Has 153 previous convictions for 115 offences, including three against a person.

13 Mar 2026

Abdirahman Osman

Attempting to engage/incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Abdirahman Osman, 44, approached a group of young girls in Roath Park in Cardiff on July 13, 2025, asking them how old they were, trying to hug one, calling them 'sweeties', and saying he wanted to be one of their boyfriends. Later that day, he called one of the 14-year-old girls over to his home nearby on Pen y Wain Road, Roath, and asked her to perform oral sex on him, leaving her shocked and scared. The girl informed her friends, and police were called. Osman was arrested and admitted asking for a 'blowjob' but denied touching anyone. He was convicted of attempting to engage/incite a child to engage in sexual activity.

Subject to a sex offender notification requirement for 10 years. Has previous convictions for offences including battery and robbery. Swore at the judge and stormed out of the sentencing hearing.

9 Mar 2026

Anthony Sutton

Supply of class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

Anthony Sutton, 35, of Bassett Street, Barry, supplied cocaine and cannabis over a period from March 2024 to January 2025.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs. Ordered to pay a £228 surcharge upon release.

8 Mar 2026

Rhys Hall

Being concerned in the supply of Class A cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 219 days imprisonment

Rhys Hall was caught supplying Class A cocaine after police raided a property in Swffryd on January 26, 2026. Officers found packets of white powder (cocaine mixed with benzocaine), a small quantity of ketamine, and three mobile phones. An iPhone contained a dealer's tick list showing £2,000 owed for supplied drugs. This followed prior convictions for drug supply in 2021 (suspended sentence) and 2022 (4.5 years imprisonment), where he was drawn into crime by his father Lyn Hall to pay off debts.

Pleaded guilty. Previously received a suspended sentence in 2021 due to cystic fibrosis and 4.5 years in October 2022 for similar offenses. Judge noted concern over returning to crime to pay off father's drug debts.

8 Mar 2026

Osian Scott

Harassment without violence *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Osian Scott, of Lon Y Wennol, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, conducted a campaign of harassment against his neighbours. On 19 January 2026, he threatened them outside their home, leading to his arrest on suspicion of a public order offence and release on bail with conditions not to contact the victims. He ignored these conditions, continuing to shout at the family whenever they went outside and hurling eggs and stones into their garden. This behaviour left the family terrified of leaving their home unaccompanied and fearing for the safety of their child.

Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence. Was already serving a suspended sentence for a separate offence at the time. Made subject to a three-year restraining order to protect the victims.

6 Mar 2026

Tristan Brooks

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, 30-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement

Tristan Brooks, 20, of Heol Onen, Brynmawr, was shouting at his girlfriend in Brynmawr town centre in the early hours of December 30, 2023. Victims David Billings and Douglas Thomas, walking home, intervened out of concern for the woman's safety, with Mr Billings telling him it was no way to speak to a woman. Tristan threatened them, saying 'You don't know who you're messing with' and mentioning his family name. He pushed Mr Billings towards a wall, blocked their path, circled them aggressively, and shouted threats including 'I'm the f****** psycho from Bryn Farm.' After his father Jason arrived, Tristan kicked and punched Mr Billings while he was unconscious on the floor. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. No previous convictions. Was 18 at the time of the offence. Has not consumed alcohol since and is undertaking an apprenticeship while studying in college; embarrassed and ashamed. Judge Vanessa Francis described the actions as shocking, immature, utterly cowardly, aggressive, and an appalling period of drunken street violence.

6 Mar 2026

Christopher Newman

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Christopher Newman, 44, and his brother Carl Newman, 39, assaulted Luke Spinks outside their home in Heol y Gaer, Caerau, Cardiff on June 25, 2025. The incident began as an argument over a cannabis purchase. Christopher drove his Jaguar directly at Mr Spinks, hitting him with the side of the car and causing leg injuries. He then attacked the unconscious victim with a large wrench, contributing to a fractured skull, fractured eye socket, compound fracture to the left hand, and internal wounds to the lungs and liver. The brothers left the victim for dead on the green.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Previous convictions for violent offences. Restraining order for 5 years. Judge noted lack of sympathy and remorse.

6 Mar 2026

Carl Newman

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Christopher Newman, 44, and his brother Carl Newman, 39, assaulted Luke Spinks outside their home in Heol y Gaer, Caerau, Cardiff on June 25, 2025. The incident began as an argument over a cannabis purchase. Carl armed himself with a shovel and later a metal pole, chasing and attacking Mr Spinks after he tripped over a tree. Carl punched and kicked the victim on the ground while Christopher used a wrench. The assault left Mr Spinks with a fractured skull, fractured eye socket, compound fracture to the left hand, and internal wounds to the lungs and liver. The brothers left the victim for dead on the green.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Previous convictions for violent offences. Restraining order for 5 years. Judge noted lack of sympathy and remorse.

6 Mar 2026

Marcin Kluska

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

On July 23, 2025, just after 1am, in the Rhymney area of Cardiff, Marcin Kluska, aged 47, engaged in a heated argument with his housemate after antagonising him by playing the guitar and using a speaker despite requests to keep noise down. During the altercation, while both were heavily intoxicated, Kluska bit off part of the victim's left ear (2cm of cartilage detached), struck him over the head with the guitar causing a wound, and pressed the victim's eyes. The victim was found unconscious and covered in blood outside the flat, requiring intensive care at University Hospital of Wales. He suffered swelling to both eye sockets, bruises, and grazes. Kluska attempted to cover his tracks by showering and using water and soap to clean blood from the scene. He claimed self-defence, alleging a knife attack, but had only minor reddening injuries.

Denied the offence but found guilty by unanimous jury verdict on January 26. Two prior convictions for battery (2013) and criminal damage. Both parties heavily intoxicated. Restraining order imposed for 5 years preventing contact with victim. Judge noted grave injury causing irreversible loss of part of victim's ear and significant mitigation due to limited prior convictions for less serious offences.

6 Mar 2026

Jason Brooks

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, £2,000 compensation, £150 costs

Jason Brooks, 53, of Heol Onen, Brynmawr, arrived in his car during an altercation in Brynmawr on December 30, 2023, where his son Tristan was shouting at his girlfriend. Victims David Billings and Douglas Thomas had intervened to chastise Tristan. Jason punched Mr Billings to the ground, causing unconsciousness, then punched Mr Thomas to the ground, also causing unconsciousness. He pulled both victims onto the pavement before driving off. Mr Billings suffered a fractured eye socket, bruising to forehead and temple; Mr Thomas suffered a broken nose and bruising to both eye sockets. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 17 previous convictions, including five offences of violence. Judge noted the offence was shocking, immature, and cowardly. Client had been out of trouble for two years with prospect of rehabilitation; primary financial provider and carer for sister with diabetes and sciatica.

6 Mar 2026

Jay Larkman

Burglary *

Sentence

876 days imprisonment

On January 26, 2026, Jay Larkman burgled his neighbour's unoccupied house in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot after learning via a Facebook live broadcast that the homeowner had been arrested in a paedophile hunter sting. He was caught red-handed inside the property by special constables who found the door unlocked and signs of a search, including a coin collection ready for removal. Larkman initially claimed to be the homeowner's nephew and was carrying pliers, a torch, and the homeowner's cards. He denied burglary in his police interview but had pleaded guilty prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty. Opportunistic burglary as a third-strike burglar, mandatory minimum sentence imposed with discount for guilty plea. Has six previous convictions for 14 offences including burglaries, frauds, attempted burglaries, theft, robbery, and breach of restraining order. Will serve half in custody before release on licence.

6 Mar 2026

Soraya Hatim

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 9 weeks imprisonment

Soraya Hatim, 46, of Archer Place, Ely, Cardiff, continued supplying Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine across the city for months after a police raid on her home on October 29, 2025, where officers seized a mobile phone linked to a drugs line. Despite the raid, she switched to a second phone and persisted in dealing until her arrest on January 16, 2026, near Culverhouse Cross, where police found £610 in cash, wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, and the second drugs line phone. She was already subject to a suspended prison sentence and community order at the time. Hatim had relapsed into drug use and fallen into debt, leading her to sell drugs under pressure. She has 33 previous convictions for 88 offences.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession of heroin with intent to supply, and possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. One-third discount applied for guilty pleas. Breached suspended sentence and community order, which were activated. Judge noted poor compliance with court orders and continued dealing after police raid.

4 Mar 2026

Michael Rogers

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

45 weeks imprisonment

On December 29, 2025, at a McDonald's drive-through in Rhyl, Michael Rogers, 27, of Denbigh Circle, Kinmel Bay, approached his ex-partner who was in a friend's car. After accusing her of laughing at him, he pulled her out of the car, threw her onto the grass, forced her into his mother's car, ripped out her hair extensions, and pulled her clothes. His mother drove off briefly while the victim feared for her life. The victim suffered bruises to her hand and a sore head. The relationship had ended on Christmas Day 2025, but she had briefly rekindled it.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 11 previous convictions, including battery and criminal damage. Abuse of illegal drugs played a part. Made subject to a domestic abuse protection order for five years. Recorder Simon Hughes noted it was a deliberate effort to degrade and humiliate the victim.

3 Mar 2026

Matthew Roberts

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Matthew Roberts, 24, was arrested after officers from the serious organised crime unit raided his address in Hendre Farm Drive, Ringland, Newport in November 2025. During the search, police seized heroin, cocaine, mobile phones, weighing scales, and cash from the property and his car. The class A drugs had a street value up to £175,000.

Chose to remain silent during custody interview but admitted the charges in court. Evidence of illegal activities was overwhelming.

2 Mar 2026

February 2026 19 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

Elliot Bristow

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

11 years and three months imprisonment

In the early hours of 7 August 2024, Elliot Bristow, 36, from Newport, lost control of his car on the B4245 Magor Road near Newport while driving at twice the speed limit and under the influence of cannabis (twice the legal limit). The vehicle collided with a stone wall, resulting in the death of rear seat passenger Olivia Louise Lewis, 24, from Ringland, Newport, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The front seat passenger sustained significant bruising and required hospital treatment. Bristow demonstrated blatant disregard for road users and took no responsibility at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Disqualified from driving for 14-and-a-half years and must pass an extended test to reapply for licence. Failed to inform DVLA of medical condition and prescribed medication. Failed to assist at the scene.

26 Feb 2026

Connor Mortimer

Stalking *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Connor Mortimer, 31, of Elm Street, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, conducted a campaign of abuse and threats against his former partner after their relationship ended in 2022, motivated by jealousy over her new relationship. On September 21, 2025, he attended her home, entered the back garden, shouted abuse while holding a garden light with a spike as if it were a spear; the situation was diffused by her partner. He then breached a restraining order by posting abusive messages on Facebook, calling her a 'dirty little rat' and threatening her partner. After she confronted him by phone, he threatened to hang her off Abercanaid bridge, rape her, and slap her head off her shoulders. The victim reported extreme anxiety, paranoia, sleep issues, and fear for her safety and her children's.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and two counts of harassment. Has four previous convictions for offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious communications. In mitigation, recognised his language and threats were appalling; suffered brain injury from head injury while working as a qualified tree surgeon, causing seizures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Himanshu Himanshu

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

A 26-year-old man from Porth, Himanshu Himanshu, has been sentenced to one year in prison for committing a serious child sex offence. The incident occurred in August 2025, when Himanshu incited a 14-year-old victim to engage in sexual activity, an act that was described by authorities as completely unacceptable. Himanshu, residing in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, initially pleaded not guilty to the charge but later changed his plea to guilty for the offence of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The sentencing took place at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, where Judge [name not specified] imposed the one-year custodial sentence. The case was investigated by South Wales Police, highlighting their commitment to tackling child sexual exploitation. Detective Constable Sarah Jenkins from South Wales Police commented on the case, stating, 'Himanshu’s offences were completely unacceptable. We commend the bravery of the victim in coming forward to report the offences, which cannot have been easy for her.' This underscores the challenges victims face in reporting such crimes and the supportive role of specially trained officers.

Pleaded guilty to inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Initially pleaded not guilty but changed plea.

18 Feb 2026

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