Llandudno Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 37 verdicts at Llandudno Magistrates' Court (Llandudno). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

James O'connor

Assault

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

James O'Connor assaulted a 24-year-old pregnant woman on 25 July 2025 and again on 5 August 2025, both incidents occurring in Rhyl.

Found guilty of two counts of assault. Issued with a five-year restraining order prohibiting contact with victim. Previously jailed for four and a half years for drug offences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Steven Lavelle

Theft from a shop

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Steven Lavelle committed nine separate counts of theft from shops between 17 September and 8 October 2025. The incidents occurred at the Co-op store in Pensarn, the Go Local convenience store in Abergele, Spar in Abergele, and B&M store in Rhyl, targeting stores across Conwy and Denbighshire.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Prior shoplifting offenses implied by 'serial shoplifter'.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Mckenna

Theft

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment

James Mckenna stole clothing, electrical items, and bedding from stores in Llandudno between 22 and 24 September 2025, with items valued at more than £400 taken from the Trespass store on Mostyn Street, Llandudno, and The Range premises on Marina Quay Retail Park, Rhyl. He also admitted to stealing bank cards and a driver's licence from a car in Penrhyn Bay on 28 May 2024.

Admitted to three charges of theft from a shop and one charge of theft from a motor vehicle.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Iwan Jones

Assault

September 15, 2025

Sentence: One year imprisonment, suspended for two years; fined £5,000; ordered to pay £4,500 compensation; six-year restraining order; up to 20 days rehabilitation activities; deprivation order for five shotguns

Iwan Jones assaulted and intentionally strangled Alicia Pughe-Kreft in an unprovoked attack in Bethesda on 13 September 2025. He also damaged her Land Rover Discovery on the same day and was found in possession of five unlicensed shotguns at his home address, including models such as Franchi, Beretta, side by side, single barrel, and semi-automatic, for which he held no firearms certificate.

Pleaded guilty to all charges; offences were serious and unprovoked; previous history of offending; suspended sentence due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation and risk management in the community

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Mark Christopher Axon

Assault on an emergency worker

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment

Mark Christopher Axon, 42, of Glan y Mor campsite in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, was involved in an incident on August 24, 2025, at the campsite, where he assaulted an emergency worker, behaved in a drunk and disorderly manner, and was found in possession of a controlled Class B substance.

Arrested at a campsite in Morfa Bychan and convicted of assaulting an emergency worker, being drunk and disorderly, and possession of a controlled Class B substance. Police thanked the community for their assistance during the investigation.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Partington

Actual Bodily Harm

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, plus 10 days of rehabilitation activity, £500 compensation to the victim, £200 towards prosecution costs, and a £187 victim surcharge

On July 22, 2023, in Rhyl High Street, James Partington kicked Nathan Dudey while his son was choking the victim, contributing to the assault that left the victim with injuries including a fractured rib and air between his lungs.

James O’Connor

Assault

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

James O’Connor assaulted a 24-year-old pregnant woman on 25 July 2025 and again on 5 August 2025, both incidents occurring in Rhyl.

Found guilty of two charges of assault. Issued with a five-year restraining order prohibiting contact with victim. Previously jailed for four-and-a-half years for drug offences.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Owen Edwards

Criminal damage

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 16 weeks custody suspended for 18 months with rehabilitation

Owen Edwards, 22, of Millbank Road, Rhyl, North Wales, smashed windows at a takeaway and three other shops in Rhyl on August 12 and 10, believing they were linked to a child sex exploitation case. He admitted the offences and was influenced by social media posts. The repair bill for more than nine windows was estimated to run into thousands of pounds, and a woman reported being too scared to go out as a result.

Influenced by Facebook posts about a child sex exploitation case; not motivated by race or religion; judge warned about dangers of social media disinformation.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Lee Judge

Shoplifting

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks in prison

Lee Judge, 38, of First Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea, was involved in a series of thefts at the Co-Op store on Colwyn Avenue, committing four shoplifting offences between 6 and 8 August, and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Admitted multiple shoplifting offences and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned him from entering the premises.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Clements

Criminal Damage

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

James Clements sprayed graffiti at different locations in Holyhead in July 2025 and used a cricket bat to damage two cars in Cemaes Bay on 9th August 2025.

Matthew Ridyard

Burglary

July 16, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Matthew Ridyard and his co-defendant attempted to break into chalets at Pontins Prestatyn Sands holiday park on the evening of September 16, 2024. They fled on foot after being disturbed by an on-site security guard, leaving behind a bag containing bathroom mixer taps and a holdall with a torch and other items. Window frames had been completely removed from one of the chalet blocks. The pair returned to the site and were seen entering a silver vehicle, which was stopped by police, leading to their arrest.

Michael Brady

Burglary

July 16, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Michael Brady and his co-defendant attempted to break into chalets at Pontins Prestatyn Sands holiday park on the evening of September 16, 2024. They fled on foot after being disturbed by an on-site security guard, leaving behind a bag containing bathroom mixer taps and a holdall with a torch and other items. Window frames had been completely removed from one of the chalet blocks. The pair returned to the site and were seen entering a silver vehicle, which was stopped by police, leading to their arrest.

Joshua Atkinson

Breaching a community order

July 14, 2025

Sentence: £40 fine and £65 costs

Joshua Atkinson, aged 29, of 1 Henfaes, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on 24 March by missing a planned appointment on 28 April.

Oliver Crossley

Burglary

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 12 months in prison

Oliver Crossley, 26, of Queen’s Park, Colwyn Bay, broke into a property on First Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea on June 28, 2025, stealing clothing and cigarettes. He was quickly arrested nearby after officers received a description of the suspects and later pleaded guilty to the charges. Additionally, he assaulted a police officer during his apprehension.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of Class A and B drugs. Also arrested for assaulting a police officer during apprehension.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Gary Faulkner

Criminal damage to property

October 9, 2024

Sentence: 3 weeks imprisonment and £100 compensation

Gary Faulkner damaged a window belonging to Laura Hunter in Rhyl on September 15, 2024. This incident led to his arrest and sentencing. He has a history of offending, including an assault on his then-partner Kelsey Osbourne by pouring water over her face and smacking her thigh with a metal dog lead, and a burglary at Parry's Corner Pharmacy in Rhyl in June 2024 where he smashed a panel on a side door and stole numerous items including 10 boxes of prescription diazepam.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property. Prior convictions for assault and burglary taken into account.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Perry Davies

Burglary other than a dwelling

October 9, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment and £154 compensation

During the evening of September 16, Perry Davies broke into the Cell Tech store on Market Street in Rhyl on three occasions, as captured on CCTV. He stole games consoles, mobile phones, batteries, cables, and accessories worth £1,570. Police arrested him nearby while en route to the scene, and the stolen items were recovered from a bin.

Pleaded guilty to burglary other than a dwelling. A second charge of possession of a bladed article in public was withdrawn.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Claire Turner

Burglary

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Claire Turner, a 42-year-old veterinary nurse from Prestatyn, stole veterinary medication, including ketamine, from Mochdre Vets in Colwyn Bay between January and March 2024. She used her access to the premises on approximately 40 occasions to obtain the drugs for her personal use while suffering from ill health, which led to irregularities and suspicion falling on another staff member.

Pleaded guilty to burglary other than a dwelling. Used the stolen medication to alleviate her own pain due to ill health. A five-year restraining order was issued. Judge commented on her unauthorised access to the premises and the impact on other staff members.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Calvin Mcdonald

Breach of Restraining Order

August 4, 2024

Sentence: four-and-a-half months in prison

Calvin McDonald, aged 28, of Bath Street, Rhyl, breached a restraining order that prohibited him from attending an address on Prince Edward Avenue, Rhyl. The breach occurred on 10 May, 2025. He was arrested on August 3, appeared in court on August 4, 2024, and the court heard evidence confirming his presence, leading to his sentencing.

Breached the terms of a restraining order by attending a prohibited address on Prince Edward Avenue, Rhyl. He was arrested on August 3 and charged with the breach, which occurred on 10 May, 2025. Evidence confirmed his presence at the location.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Christopher Smart

Failing to stop after a road accident

July 16, 2024

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months; £500 compensation; 20 days rehabilitation activity; banned from driving for two years

Christopher Smart, 41, of Penrhyn Isaf Road, was driving his Suzuki vehicle on Wellington Road on the evening of April 5 when he looked away from the road to retrieve his vape, causing his car to swerve onto the pavement, mount the kerb, and strike a boy who was walking home from the gym. Smart failed to stop at the scene and drove off at speed, leaving the boy covered in blood and in a state of terror. He was later located in an inebriated state in an Asda supermarket car park several hours later. The boy, who cannot be named, reported feeling emotionless at the time, fearing for his life, and has since experienced constant anxiety near roads.

Had no previous convictions, pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, and was co-operative in his police interview. His solicitor stated he panicked but appreciates his wrongdoing and is capable of rehabilitation. The judge noted that he was 'incredibly lucky' and could have caused multiple deaths.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Ryan Davies

Burglary

July 16, 2024

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Ryan Davies stole a money tin and loyalty cards from The Nevill pub on Vaughan Street via a fire escape on January 28, 2024. On November 5, 2024, he stole a bicycle from a bike rack at Llandudno railway station. When confronted by the owner, Paul Egan, the next day, Davies threatened him, punched him in the mouth, breaking his denture, and struck him twice in the chest. Additionally, on November 19, 2024, he kicked Simon Wallace, a British Transport Police constable.

Found guilty after trial for burglary, theft, assault, and assaulting an emergency worker. Had a previous conviction for burglary. Described as a vulnerable young man receiving benefits and help for difficulties. Ordered to pay £250 compensation to the victim.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Stephen Lewis Vickery

Assault by beating an emergency worker

July 11, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

On May 23, Stephen Lewis Vickery, 40, of Helens Crescent, Pentraeth, was placed under arrest due to being wanted on a recall to prison. As he was handcuffed, he began to act violently towards officers, aggressively kicking and punching at them. Vickery continued to resist being arrested before spitting directly into the eye of a police officer.

Admitted two counts of assault by beating an emergency worker. District Inspector Wayne Francis commented on the long-term impact on officers and zero tolerance for such assaults.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Billy Reynolds

Breach of community order

June 23, 2024

Sentence: £100 fine and £65 court costs

Billy Reynolds, 31, from Rhos-on-Sea, breached his community order by failing to attend an unpaid work appointment on May 17 without excuse. The community order was originally imposed in March for a conviction of common assault. He appeared in court and admitted the breach, with details highlighting his partial compliance with the order amid his full-time employment.

Admitted breaching community order by missing an unpaid work appointment. Has attended 14 out of 27 unpaid work appointments, completed 3 of 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and 36 of 180 unpaid work hours. Judge warned that further breaches could lead to consequences, noting his full-time employment with a delivery company.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Simon Petford

Burglary

June 16, 2024

Sentence: two weeks’ imprisonment and £124 in compensation

Simon Petford broke into the Town Fryer fish and chip shop on Wellington Road in Rhyl on June 14, where cash was allegedly stolen. Police were called to the scene, and he was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and burglary. He was charged and remanded for criminal damage, leading to his sentencing.

Recalled to prison because his licence was revoked. He was ordered to pay compensation following his appearance in court.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Amy Redfearn

Theft from a shop

June 4, 2024

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge, £29.25 compensation, and £85 costs

Amy Redfearn stole beer and Prosecco from Heron Foods on High Street, Rhyl, on May 1. She admitted the offence and pleaded guilty at court, with the incident being part of a pattern of similar thefts.

Ann Railey

Assault

June 2, 2024

Sentence: 50 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

On March 5, police officers attended an abandoned building on Kinmel Street, Rhyl, following reports of drug use and found Ann Railey inside. She had just completed a drug deal and was to be detained for a drug search. Officers restrained her after finding a suspected needle on her person. Railey assaulted PC Thomas Rushton by launching at him and kicking out, striking PC Karina Harris with her leg. She also assaulted PCSO Jonathan Gibbons and attempted to bite an officer while threatening to do so. She was found in possession of a small snap bag containing amphetamine.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, one count of common assault of an emergency worker, and possession of a class B drug. Judge noted her past record of offending and that the sentence would remain suspended if she does not offend. Ordered to pay £100 compensation to each assaulted officer and £85 in court costs.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Shazad Azam

Failing to provide a breath test

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 52 months driving disqualification, £270 fine, £650 costs, and £114 victim surcharge

On October 3, a member of the public reported Shazad Azam drinking alcohol while behind the wheel of his car in Colwyn Bay. Police stopped him shortly after on Foryd Road in Kinmel Bay. He failed to cooperate with the preliminary roadside breath test and later refused to provide a specimen in custody, leading to his arrest for failing to provide a breath test and racially aggravated public order.

Arrested after being reported for drinking while driving and refusing to provide a breath test. Also charged with racially aggravated public order.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Debbie Cotton

Breaching a Restraining Order

May 7, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order with 40 hours of unpaid work, £85 costs, and £114 statutory surcharge

Debbie Cotton breached a five-year restraining order by attempting to contact her former boyfriend, James Valentine, on social media. The order, issued on September 23, 2024, prohibited all direct or indirect contact. The breach occurred between December 2024 and January 2025, including sending a follow request on X (Twitter) and posting about him, despite being blocked. This followed the end of their relationship in July 2024, amid complaints of harassment that led to the order.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. Had three previous convictions and completed prior unpaid work satisfactorily, with positive feedback from probation services.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Michael Martin

Theft

February 17, 2024

Sentence: 42 weeks imprisonment

Michael Martin committed multiple offences in Llandudno, including five counts of theft from shops (such as stealing meat and electric razors from Marks & Spencer and Boots on dates including January 3, 6, 8, and 10, 2024), three counts of threatening behaviour, racially or religiously aggravated harassment, common assault on an emergency worker (PC Williams), being drunk and disorderly in public places (e.g., urinating in view of the public at The Carlton on November 12, 2023, and abusive behaviour at The Palladium on December 6, 2023), criminal damage to a police vehicle, and failing to surrender to bail on December 18, 2023, after being bailed on December 16, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to 13 offences. Has a significant alcohol problem and little recollection due to intoxication. Acknowledges being a drain on police resources. A three-year criminal behaviour order was issued, including activation of a previously suspended 26-week sentence and an additional 16-week sentence.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Bradley Roberts

Theft

February 5, 2024

Sentence: 1 year's imprisonment

Bradley Roberts, 24, of Second Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea, headbutted Joanne Jones, an emergency ambulance practitioner, at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan in July 2023, causing her injuries including a potential jaw fracture. This led to a suspended sentence on January 30, 2024. He later admitted two counts of theft, breaching the suspended sentence, which resulted in its activation and imprisonment on February 5, 2024.

Suspended sentence activated after admitting two counts of theft. Original sentence was for assault on an ambulance worker.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Cory Davidson

Possession of an offensive weapon and cannabis

October 8, 2023

Sentence: 4 weeks imprisonment suspended for 6 months

Police executed a warrant at Davidson's home on East Parade, Rhyl, on June 7, finding cannabis in a Tupperware box under his bed and nunchucks under the bed and hanging off a bunkbed. These items were seized. Davidson was on bail at the time for a previous offence of possession of an offensive weapon. On July 1, he was stopped by an officer for a voluntary interview regarding the previous incident, detained for a search, and admitted to having cannabis. A search found a cannabis grinder and a small amount of the drug on his person. He claimed he bought one nunchuck online for £1,000, believing it was used in a Bruce Lee film, and never takes them out in public, having owned them for many years. He receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment.

Admitted two counts each of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and cannabis. Ordered to pay £239 in costs. Forfeiture and destruction of drugs seized, and deprivation order for nunchucks. 19 previous convictions for 31 offences.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Elvira Gosol

Theft from a shop

October 8, 2023

Sentence: 12 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for a year, 15 days’ rehabilitation activity, electronically monitored tag

Elvira Gosol, 38, of Swindon Road, Birmingham, travelled from the Midlands to commit thefts from Boots stores. On February 11, she was at a Boots store in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk with a male accomplice who shadowed her. They took £919 worth of perfumes, passing all points of payment without paying. Staff recovered the items, leading to her arrest and bail with a condition not to enter any Boots store. She failed to attend her court hearing on March 14, resulting in an arrest warrant. On September 17, she entered the Boots store at Parc Llandudno Shopping Park with another person, stealing approximately £1,400 worth of fragrance bottles. They left in a Ford vehicle stopped by Cheshire Police, leading to her arrest. Her associates in both incidents were cautioned.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop. No previous convictions in the UK. Described as incredibly vulnerable with limited English. Travelled with others to commit planned thefts of high-value items from Boots stores. Sentenced by Deputy District Judge Paul Conlon.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Tyler Cheverall

Common assault and criminal damage

October 8, 2023

Sentence: 12 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for a year; 10 days’ rehabilitation activity; compensation £250 to Aled Hughes, £100 to Jade Murray, £100 to Holly Johnson, £100 to Cheryl Jones, £50 to Liam Dicken

On August 17, 2023, at a barbecue in Rhuddlan, Tyler Cheverall, who was drunk, assaulted four people including his brother Liam Dicken, Holly Johnson, Jade Murray, and Aled Hughes. He punched Holly Johnson in the face after she told him he had too much to drink, flipped over a table causing glass to smash, kicked a living room door damaging its hinges, assaulted the others, broke a garden fence by falling through it, and damaged Aled Hughes’ car windscreen and wingmirror. Police were called and he was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of common assault and two charges of criminal damage to property. No previous convictions. In receipt of anti-psychotic medication and has issues with alcohol and cocaine. Supervised by probation officer for 12 months. Judge described the attack as unprovoked and out of control.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

David Lines

Theft from a shop

September 1, 2023

Sentence: Community order with 15 days rehabilitation activity, £100 fine, £80 compensation to Lidl, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

On July 24, David Lines attempted to steal £411 worth of clothing from JD Sports in Prestatyn by selecting items and concealing them in a bag, but he left without them after realising he was being monitored. Later that same day, he stole £60 worth of meat products from Lidl in Prestatyn without paying, and the items were not recovered.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop. Has 46 previous convictions and a history of heroin and crack cocaine addiction, but has reformed and is attempting to rebuild his life. The judge warned that continued reoffending could lead to imprisonment.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Robert Thandi

Assault by beating

September 1, 2023

Sentence: 12-month community order including 5 days rehabilitation activity and 120-day alcohol abstinence, plus £614 in costs and £100 compensation

Robert Thandi punched Phillip Julian twice in the face outside Club 147 on Mostyn Street in Llandudno on March 16, following an argument. The incident began when Mr. Julian was outside for a cigarette and overheard door staff talking with Thandi, who then punched him after a female told Thandi to 'f*** off' and after Thandi accused Mr. Julian of calling him a 'wrongun'. Mr. Julian suffered swelling to the left side of his face and jaw pain, and reported increased anxiety and being 'triggered' by the event.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating; previous good character acknowledged; judge described the assault as 'nasty and unpleasant'.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Michael Woosnam

Breach of community order

June 23, 2023

Sentence: £150 fine and £65 costs

Michael Woosnam, 42, from Cae Thorley in Rhyl, was originally given a community order in October that required a thinking skills programme, six months of drug rehabilitation, and 150 hours of unpaid work. He breached this order by failing to attend an unpaid work appointment on May 20, and had previously breached it in April, for which he was fined. He has completed 47 hours of unpaid work and five rehabilitation activity requirement days but was removed from the thinking skills programme due to non-engagement. Woosnam leads a chaotic life with 12 children and a 13th on the way, while maintaining full-time employment.

Admitted to breaching community order by not attending unpaid work. Judge noted his chaotic lifestyle, health issues including recent knee surgery, and urged better engagement with probation.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Linda Morrall

Assault by beating

June 23, 2023

Sentence: £200 fine, £85 court costs, £250 compensation, and 12-month ban from licensed premises in Conwy

On April 17, Linda Morrall was at The Prince Madoc pub in Colwyn Bay, where she was escorted out due to bad behaviour. Outside, she shouted abuse and spat at the pub manager, Leon Knight, whom she had known for eight years. She has various mental health issues, lives alone, and is in receipt of benefits.

Admitted to the offences. Has one previous conviction. Judge described the incident as extremely unpleasant and noted her mental health issues and other life challenges.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Kathrine Owen

Dangerous Driving

May 19, 2023

Sentence: 28 weeks imprisonment suspended for a year; disqualified from driving for 28 months; complete unpaid work and 10 days rehabilitation activity

Kathrine Owen drove a black Mercedes for about 10 miles in the wrong direction on the A55 at approximately 1.25am on April 9, after an argument with her then-partner. She was travelling at 50-60mph, smelt strongly of alcohol, and refused to provide a specimen for analysis after being stopped by police.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen. No previous convictions and expressed remorse. Ordered to complete a driving course by January 2027 to reduce disqualification period.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

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