Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 59 verdicts at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court (Merthyr Tydfil). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Leon Barrie Shinkwin

Making indecent images of children

March 29, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Leon Barrie Shinkwin made 16 indecent images of children and possessed 73 prohibited images of children, as well as one image of an extreme pornographic nature involving an animal, between April 1, 2019, and May 8, 2021. He also breached a sexual harm prevention order by deleting his internet history between November 3, 2020, and March 10, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to all charges on March 29. Must register as a sex offender for 10 years and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Marc Andrew Wilson

Assault

February 22, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Marc Andrew Wilson, while intoxicated, assaulted doorwoman Alison Williams by punching her in the face at Llandrindod Wells’ Log Cabin on January 18, 2024, leading to his ejection from the premises. He then attacked PCs Warren Patton and Lucy Dinwoodie at his ex-partner’s address, despite a restraining order issued in October 2023 that prohibited contact. This occurred while he was under a suspended sentence from November 2023 for a previous breach.

Pleaded guilty to three assaults and breaching a restraining order. Has a history of drug and alcohol addiction, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Judge noted his worrying antecedent history and stated that only an immediate period of imprisonment was commensurate.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Keiron Dixon

Burglary

December 3, 2023

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months (14 months for burglary and 4 months for aggravated vehicle taking), alcohol monitoring tag for 120 days, disqualified from driving for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation requirement days, and a 3-month curfew

Keiron Dixon and Daniel Charnock stole a Skoda Superb from John and Emma Thomas's home in Yew Tree Close, Crossgates, near Llandrindod Wells on November 11, 2023, while the family was asleep. They had been given jobs by the couple but betrayed their trust by taking the car keys and driving the vehicle, later crashing it in Manchester while in a drunken state. They were caught on neighbours' CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. Came from a troubled background involving cocaine use and fled to Powys for work. Expressed deep remorse and has returned to a stable lifestyle.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Daniel Charnock

Burglary

December 3, 2023

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months (14 months for burglary and 4 months for aggravated vehicle taking), 12 months of mental health treatment, disqualified from driving for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation requirement days, and a 3-month curfew

Daniel Charnock and Keiron Dixon stole a Skoda Superb from John and Emma Thomas's home in Yew Tree Close, Crossgates, near Llandrindod Wells on November 11, 2023, while the family was asleep. They had been given jobs by the couple but betrayed their trust by taking the car keys and driving the vehicle, later crashing it in Manchester while in a drunken state. They were caught on neighbours' CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. His first offence, stemming from a traumatic childhood including the death of his mother at age four and a father who is a career criminal. Expressed unreserved apologies and concern about repeating his father's path.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Patrick Joseph Mcfetridge

Burglary

October 6, 2023

Sentence: 14 weeks imprisonment

Patrick Joseph McFetridge, after his relationship ended on June 13, went to the Commodore Hotel where his ex-girlfriend's brother worked, waved a house brick, and threatened to harm him by summoning London contacts. He then broke into her apartment at Montpellier Court on June 14, stealing Balenciaga and Nike trainers, silver jewellery including a Pandora ring, a cluster ring, and hooped earrings, and caused criminal damage to the property.

Pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, burglary, and theft. Has 37 previous convictions, which aggravated the offences. Judge Lucy Crowther noted that due to time served on remand, he would be released immediately.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Stuart Barratt

Sexual offences

October 6, 2023

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Stuart Barratt, aged 28-29 at the time, initiated and maintained a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl in Radnorshire during 2020. He manipulated and threatened to expose her, warning she would lose family and friends. One incident involved the victim being heavily intoxicated and blacking out, after which he had sex with her. Further encounters occurred while she was still a teenager. The matter was reported to police in August 2020, and he surrendered himself.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Was suffering from depression and using cocaine and ketamine at the time. Expressed genuine remorse. Judge described his actions as taking advantage of a child and pressuring her as cruel and nasty.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Andrew Hill

Threats to kill

August 14, 2023

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Andrew Hill, during a dispute with his former partner at a caravan park near Llangorse on July 29, told her he would kill her and chased her while wielding knives and a rolling pin. He stabbed her friend in the hand with a Stanley knife, stabbed himself in the leg, and was later arrested at his caravan.

Pleaded guilty to five charges including threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of possessing a bladed article, and one count of possessing an offensive weapon. Judge Jeremy Jenkins described his behaviour as outrageous and completely out of control.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Darrell Slinger

Assault

July 14, 2023

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Darrell Slinger assaulted six police officers by beating during an incident at Brecon Police Station on June 21. He targeted Sergeant Bassett, Acting Superintendent Pitt, PC Manuel, Sergeant Thomas, PC Jordan Roberts, and Detective Constable Page.

Jonathan Corrington

Assault on emergency workers

March 16, 2023

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Jonathan Corrington assaulted a female at Ystradgynlais Bus Station on May 19, leading to assaults on nine police officers at the scene, Morriston Hospital, and Brecon Police Station, where he punched, bit, and spat at them. He also assaulted an NHS security guard. Additionally, he committed three more assaults on police officers in July 2022 after going on the run.

Pleaded guilty to 12 charges of assaulting emergency workers. Judge described the incidents as 'disgraceful' and noted the defendant acted in an 'uncontrolled and very violent way'. Mental health issues and a complicated upbringing were mentioned.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

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