Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2025 29 cases

Keiron Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

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

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

27 Nov 2025

Jordan Lewis

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

27 Nov 2025

Mckenzie Danks

Common assault against emergency service workers *

Sentence

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

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

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

26 Nov 2025

Richard Pearce

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

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

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

25 Nov 2025

Shane Cowell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

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

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

25 Nov 2025

Rio Dinnall

Possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

24 Nov 2025

Llion Evans

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

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

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

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

23 Nov 2025

Thamer Alrabie

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 years and 2 months imprisonment

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

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

21 Nov 2025

William Fellowes

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Katie Clark

Possession with intent to supply heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Austin Hockey

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

14 Nov 2025

Callum Tannetta

Burglary and theft of a motor vehicle *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

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

12 Nov 2025

Ashley Morris

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

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

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

12 Nov 2025

Craig Dowding

Wounding with intent and arson *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

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

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

11 Nov 2025

Demba Sey

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

Sentence

22 months detention at a young offenders institute

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Blake Williams

Robbery *

Sentence

27 months detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Jordan Kiely

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Rory Butler

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

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

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

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

10 Nov 2025

Joshua Thomas

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 months in a young offender institution

Joshua Thomas led police on a high-speed chase through Cwmbran on November 1, 2024, driving a Vauxhall Astra without a licence, running red lights, and narrowly avoiding collisions in Greenmeadow, St Dials, Hollybush, and Fairwater. He attempted to flee on foot after stopping. On November 9, 2025, he was caught driving a Mercedes-Benz CLA on Malpas Road in Newport whilst disqualified, without a licence, and after going through a red light. He also admitted damaging a Gwent Police vehicle on March 14, 2025.

Activated after breaching two prior suspended sentences and reoffending. Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, without a licence, running a red light, and damaging a police vehicle. Will be released after serving 40% in custody. Must pay statutory victim surcharge and pass extended driving test.

9 Nov 2025

Philip Evans

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

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

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

6 Nov 2025

Oswaldson Small

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

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

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

6 Nov 2025

Brian Armstrong

Affray *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Nov 2025

Isaiah Queeley

Affray and possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Nov 2025

Gerard Hallinan

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Calvin Evans-Nash

Arson *

Sentence

6 months detention in a young offenders institute

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Amanuale Mebrahtu

Sexual assault and assault by penetration *

Sentence

7 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Nicholas Davies

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

Sentence

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

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Michelle Wetherall

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

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

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

4 Nov 2025

Nadeen Shahzad

Rape of a child *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

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

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

2 Nov 2025

October 2025 7 cases

Sharmarke Ahmed

Fraud *

Sentence

jailed

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

Posed as police detective to steal cash and jewellery

31 Oct 2025

Alan Pearson

Fraud *

Sentence

jailed

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

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

31 Oct 2025

Aeron Gingell

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

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

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

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

31 Oct 2025

Aaron Lloyd

Dangerous driving and supply of class A and B drugs *

Sentence

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

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

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

29 Oct 2025

Andrew Bishop

Section 18 wounding with intent and racially aggravated common assault *

Sentence

7 years and 1 month imprisonment

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

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

29 Oct 2025

Cory Jones

Sexual abuse and blackmail of children *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

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

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

17 Oct 2025

Dominic Wesley

Violence-based coercive control *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

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

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

8 Oct 2025

September 2025 14 cases

Luke Montgomery

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

30 Sep 2025

Richard Haynes

Possession with intent to supply Class A controlled drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Richard Haynes, 34, from Risca, was arrested on 12 July 2025 after Gwent Police’s roads policing officers identified him as a suspected disqualified driver in Caerphilly County. The National Police Air Service supported the operation as officers traced his car to Blackwood bus station. When approached, Haynes ran from the vehicle and tried to escape along Blackwood high street before being stopped and arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified. Following a search of both Haynes and the car, police recovered more than £2,000 worth of drugs, including cannabis, cocaine and crack cocaine. He was further arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences.

Pleaded guilty to driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, using a vehicle without third party insurance, possession with intent to supply Class A controlled drugs (cocaine and crack cocaine), and possession of a Class B controlled drug (cannabis).

23 Sep 2025

Robert Ellis-Evans

Rape *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Robert Ellis-Evans raped a 17-year-old girl while his partner, Sarah Vigus, held her down. The victim had passed out or fallen asleep after drinking vodka shots. The defendants had previously discussed a sexual interest in the victim via messages. The incident occurred when the victim awoke to find Vigus gripping her to keep her down, with Ellis-Evans penetrating her vagina with his penis. The victim screamed and cried upon realising what was happening, and the assault was reported to her parents and the police shortly after.

No previous convictions for sexual offences; expressed remorse and contrition; unable to see his children as a result of the offences.

22 Sep 2025

Sarah Vigus

Rape *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

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

22 Sep 2025

Leonard Rickard

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

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

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

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

22 Sep 2025

Robert Dumazel

Coercive Control *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Robert Dumazel subjected Mercedes Stephens to ongoing abuse during their eight-month relationship, including physical violence such as throwing mirrors at her, hitting her, kicking her, and smashing her car. He engaged in coercive control by isolating her from friends and family, preventing her from working or leaving the house, and manipulating her emotionally. Incidents occurred between late 2023 and April 2024, including assaults that left her with bruises, cuts, and facial injuries, as well as threats and property damage.

Dumazel celebrated outside the court by raising his fists in the air. Mercedes Stephens expressed dissatisfaction with the sentencing, believing it warranted immediate custody.

21 Sep 2025

Megan Breen

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, £500 costs, and 15 days rehabilitation

Megan Breen, a 23-year-old operational support grade worker at HMP Prescoed, formed an inappropriate relationship with a convicted drug dealer. She met him while he was on home leave, traveled to Merseyside, stayed in a hotel with him to celebrate her 20th birthday, and had sex with him. She also socialised with his family and exchanged affectionate messages. This occurred despite warnings during her induction training, and she was suspended after confiding in a colleague.

Showed remorse; pregnancy and childcare responsibilities were significant factors; did not pose a danger to the public; high culpability as she knew her actions were wrong.

19 Sep 2025

Gerald Thomas

Attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Gerald Thomas contacted decoy accounts on social media, believing them to be 14-year-old girls. On January 13, he messaged a decoy, asked for photographs, made sexual comments, sent a photo of his penis, and instructed her to touch herself and perform oral sex. Despite being arrested and released on bail, he contacted another decoy on August 19, asking if she was 'horny', requesting to see her body, and attempting a video call where he gave graphic instructions.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Has six convictions for dissimilar offences and suffers from learning difficulties.

19 Sep 2025

George Renny

Causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment and made subject to a restraining order and sex offender notification requirement indefinitely

George Renny, 56, contacted a 16-year-old girl on an online chatroom, engaging in sexual conversations and exchanging explicit messages. He paid her £25 a week and additional amounts for sexual acts and images, totaling £180. They met in person in Cardiff, where he kissed and touched her inappropriately in public, then drove her to country lanes near Caerphilly for sexual intercourse in his car. He was confronted by witnesses and later found in possession of over 350 indecent images of children as young as seven, including category A, B, and C images, as well as extreme pornographic images. The offences occurred between 2017 and 2024.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child, three counts of making indecent images, one count of possessing extreme images, and two counts of taking indecent photographs. Judge Paul Hobson noted the defendant has an entrenched sexual interest in children and highlighted the severity of the images depicting child rape.

17 Sep 2025

Michael Starmore

Burglary *

Sentence

four years imprisonment

Michael Starmore, 41, committed multiple burglaries targeting vulnerable individuals, including a man with dementia and a terminally ill woman. On November 8, 2024, he stole a wallet and used the bank card for a £20 transaction. On February 12, 2025, he stole parcels containing children's books. On March 14, 2025, he broke into a home, stealing three diamond rings, a wedding ring, a Rolex watch, another watch, and a cheque book. On April 8, 2025, he broke into another home, leaving items scattered. On April 9, 2025, he burgled a terminally ill woman's home, taking a stuffed badger, a Kindle, and financial documents. He was also found in possession of amphetamine on April 10, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, fraud by false representation, and possession of amphetamine. He has 43 previous convictions for offences of dishonesty. Judge Vanessa Francis noted that he and his partner took more than belongings, including victims' memories.

17 Sep 2025

Leighton Gronow

Assault *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Leighton Gronow assaulted his partner multiple times at her home in Cardiff. In December 2023, he kicked her in the thigh during an argument, causing significant bruising. On May 18, 2024, he became aggressive when she planned to visit a friend, pulled her down on the bed, and strangled her, leaving bruises on her neck. On June 19, 2024, after she tried to end the relationship, he pulled clumps of her hair out, lifting her off the bed and pushing her against a wall, resulting in a bald patch on her scalp. The victim reported severe impacts on her mental health, including nightmares and fear for her safety.

Pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 10 previous convictions including threats to kill. In mitigation, he has moved areas, supports four children, and has sporting achievements in rugby and boxing.

17 Sep 2025

Stuart Davies

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment and 2 years and 6 months driving disqualification

Stuart Davies, 41, consumed a bottle of wine and drove while almost three times over the drink drive limit, colliding head-on with a car driven by Mia Thomas, 19, on the A467 in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, on December 18, 2024. The collision left Ms Thomas with a broken nose, a fractured knee, a displaced fibula, a torn cruciate ligament, concussion, and injuries to her pelvis and leg. A large kitchen knife with a seven-inch blade was found in his car, which he claimed he intended to use on himself.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink driving. Had prior convictions for theft, public order offences, and drunk and disorderly behaviour. Judge commented that he was in no state to drive and that the consequences could have been worse.

17 Sep 2025

Tasha Robinson

Burglary *

Sentence

two years imprisonment suspended for two years

Tasha Robinson, 36, assisted in burglaries as Michael Starmore's partner. On February 12, 2025, she drove a white Audi to help steal three parcels containing children's books. She was found in possession of amphetamine on April 10, 2025, and items from burglaries were discovered in her vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of amphetamine. She has previous convictions for drug driving and failing to surrender. She was ordered to complete a rehabilitation activity requirement for 15 days, a six-month curfew, and a trail monitor requirement.

17 Sep 2025

Richard Jenkins

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Richard Jenkins's DNA was found inside a stolen MG car that had been taken from a property in Barry on February 11. He was not responsible for the theft but had been inside the vehicle, and he has a history of similar offences including burglary and theft.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods. Has a history of offences including burglary and theft. Suffered from PTSD and class A drug addiction; the judge offered condolences for the loss of his daughters.

16 Sep 2025

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