Cwmbran Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 2 verdicts at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court (Torfaen). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Sentencing date not recorded 2 cases

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Anthony Manson

Animal neglect *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment

Anthony Manson neglected a young Skewbald pony tethered without water or shelter in woodland near Tintern. Council officers investigated in 2023 and found the animal extremely thin and shivering. He obstructed officers. A warrant was granted and the pony was seized on October 19, 2023. The land was unsuitable for keeping animals, lacking shelter, water, and adequate grazing. A decaying carcass was also found. The pony died. Manson admitted neglecting the pony by failing to provide a suitable environment and diet, causing pain, suffering, injury and disease.

Admitted neglecting the pony. Also given an Indefinite Animal Disqualification Order and ordered to pay £13,913 in prosecution costs.

chepstowbeacon.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Mohammed Ghzanfar Hussain

Offence under the Equality Act 2010 *

Sentence

Conditional discharge for 12 months

On June 11, 2025, Mohammed Ghzanfar Hussain, a 44-year-old taxi driver from Exeter Street, Newport, failed or refused to carry a disabled passenger who would be accompanied by an assistance dog, in violation of the Equality Act 2010 which requires licensed taxi and private hire drivers to carry passengers with assistance dogs and prohibits refusal of bookings on that basis.

Pleaded guilty to an offence under the Equality Act 2010. Ordered to pay £660.04 in costs and a surcharge. Prosecution brought by Newport City Council.

walesupdates.uk

Checked against source 10 Oct 2026

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Magistrates Court

Tudor Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 3YA, United Kingdom

+441633261300

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About Cwmbran Magistrates' Court

Cwmbran Magistrates' Court, located in Torfaen, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 2 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Torfaen area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

The court can be found at Tudor Rd, Cwmbran, NP44 3YA.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441633261300 or visit the official court website for further information.

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