Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 112 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Shannon Ives

Child cruelty

October 3, 2025

Sentence: Substantial prison sentence

Shannon Ives, mother of Ethan Ives-Griffiths, was living with her parents Michael and Kerry Ives at the time of the incident. She was convicted of child cruelty and causing or allowing the death of her two-year-old son, who died on August 16, 2021, after collapsing with a fatal head injury. Evidence showed Ethan was neglected, underweight, and abused, with accusations that Shannon hit him. She denied the charges but was found guilty.

Found guilty of child cruelty and causing or allowing the death of a child; judge indicated an immediate custodial sentence is likely.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Reece Wynne

Rape

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 1 month imprisonment

Reece Wynne subjected his victim to a vicious and sustained assault at a property in Flintshire, where he slapped, kicked, and stamped on her, causing significant facial injuries. When she attempted to escape through a window, he hauled her back and raped her. The incident occurred while both were drinking, and Wynne was excessively intoxicated. The victim reported the attack the next morning via messages and photos of her injuries.

Pled guilty to the offences; has a diagnosis for a mental disorder and a traumatic childhood; judge imposed an indefinite restraining order; concurrent sentences for assault and failing to comply with sex offender register.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kai Bell

Supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Kai Bell was involved in the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine in the Denbighshire area as part of the ‘Meech Line’ county line network. He routinely travelled to North Wales after sending bulk messages to local Class A drug users between April and July 2025. Police gathered evidence linking him to the supply of these drugs, and during a raid on his home in Wolverhampton, they recovered the Meech Line phone, 221 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, knives, and over £2,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences, with the sentence reduced from six years and six months due to the guilty plea. He was involved in a county line drug operation and likened himself to a fast-food delivery service.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Bozhidar Velichkov

Possession of an offensive weapon

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity

On May 31, 2023, Bozhidar Velichkov chased another man from Bulgaria out of a house onto the street in Wrexham while only wearing his underpants and brandishing a Hoover pole as an offensive weapon. Police were called, and he displayed considerable aggression towards them, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Denied the charge but was convicted after a trial. The judge described his behaviour as 'appalling' and 'idiotic', noting he showed aggression to police and was in a 'downward spiral' after his relationship ended and an incident of drink driving.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Gareth Bird

Robbery

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Gareth Bird and Ricky Jones robbed Darren Millward at his home in Rhosddu Road, Wrexham on March 4, believing he was a drug dealer. They armed themselves with knives from the kitchen table, and Bird cut the victim's face, causing distress. Items including a firestick were stolen, and the victim now lives in fear, barricading his door.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Motivated by financial gain based on the wrong belief the victim was a drug dealer. Used a knife to cut the victim's face, and the judge described the behaviour as 'wicked'.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Ricky Jones

Robbery

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ricky Jones and Gareth Bird robbed Darren Millward at his home in Rhosddu Road, Wrexham on March 4, mistakenly thinking he was a drug dealer. They armed themselves with knives, stole items including a firestick, and Jones made a threat to the victim, leading to ongoing fear and disruption in the victim's life.

Admitted robbery. Played a slightly lesser role than Gareth Bird and threatened to stab the victim if he contacted the police. The judge noted that alcohol was a factor in his behaviour.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Rob Rawlinson

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 22-month suspended sentence, 180 hours unpaid work, up to 15 days rehabilitation activity, and 2-year driving disqualification

Rob Rawlinson deliberately drove his Vauxhall Corsa towards Liam Shacklady on a motorcycle near The Park pub on Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, on November 26, 2022, after following him due to a personal grudge. The collision caused Shacklady to slide 20 to 30 feet along the road, resulting in fractures to his left thigh bone, tibia, fibula, and foot, requiring multiple surgeries and hospital transfers.

Admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving; motivated by a grudge related to his ex-partner's relationship; main carer for his two daughters, which influenced the suspended sentence; judge noted he deliberately manoeuvred his vehicle causing the collision.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Danuta Czajk

Perverting the course of justice

September 4, 2025

Sentence: eight-month jail term suspended for 18 months

Danuta Czajk was the passenger in a VW Transporter that reversed into another vehicle on December 10, 2024. She falsely claimed to be the driver on a Notice of Intended Prosecution form, but police investigation, including witness testimony and a photograph, confirmed she was not driving, leading to her conviction for perverting the course of justice.

Czajk signed an official form claiming she was the driver of a vehicle when she was not, and she answered 'no comment' during police interview. The Crown Prosecution Service emphasised the seriousness of such acts.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Andrew Morris

Possession of indecent images of children

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Andrew Morris possessed a large collection of indecent images of children, including 354 category A still pictures and 76 movies, 927 category B still pictures and 39 movies, and 93,986 category C still pictures and 318 movies, accumulated over approximately a decade. Police discovered these images on his phone, laptop, and hard drive during a search of his home on October 10, 2023, using BitTorrent software investigation.

Admitted possessing indecent images of children. Judge described the behaviour as obsessive and utterly disgraceful. He has shown remorse, lost his job, and has support from a relative. Also received concurrent sentences of 18 months and 12 months for category B and C offences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Karl Taylor

Assault by penetration

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment with 1 year on licence

Karl Taylor sexually assaulted a young girl by penetration and other acts, including touching and causing her to engage in sexual activity, over an extended period. He frightened the victim into silence, leading to profound emotional harm, as described in impact statements from the victim and a relative.

Convicted after a trial of five child sex offences; shown no remorse; poses a high risk of serious harm to children; sentences for other offences run concurrently.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Nicholas Roberts

Affray

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended jail term, 100 hours of unpaid work, and a 12-month ban from The Clwyd Arms pub

Nicholas Roberts attempted a 'kung fu-style' kick at Sam Stenner in The Clwyd Arms pub on Chester Road West in Shotton on December 22, 2022, but missed and fell over. His companions mistakenly believed Stenner had knocked him over, leading to a brawl. During the disturbance, Roberts punched Stenner, resulting in a broken nose and a partially dislocated shoulder for the victim.

Admitted affray; had stayed out of trouble since the incident nearly three years ago; judge described the initial kick as 'farcical'.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Stephen Harris

Arranging or facilitating the rape of a child under 13

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 13 and a half years imprisonment with five years on licence

Stephen Harris engaged in online conversations with an undercover police officer, discussing raping a baby and expressing interest in child sexual abuse, including arranging to meet with a supposed paedophile to assault a three-month-old child. He possessed 456 category A, 697 category B, and 943 category C indecent images of children. Harris was arrested on October 19, 2022, after these exchanges, and had a history of similar offences and behaviours, such as watching children on beaches and in restaurants.

Branded a dangerous offender; must serve at least two-thirds of the custodial term before applying for parole; subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life; defence claimed it was fantasy and he had completed prior sex offender treatment programmes.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Andrew Spriggs

Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 12-week suspended jail term, £500 fine, and 12-month driving disqualification

Andrew Spriggs overtook a car on a bend on the A548 Coast Road at Mostyn, Flintshire, on March 29, 2023, crashing into an oncoming bus. This careless maneuver caused serious injuries to his passenger, Julie Rowlands, who suffered multiple fractures including to her wrist, arm, ribs, shoulder, and spine, requiring hospital treatment and ongoing health issues. Spriggs himself was injured and required critical care, and the bus driver was off work for four months with some passengers sustaining minor injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving; first offense; previously of good character; expressed remorse; incident described as a 'one off' by defense.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jade Williams

Perverting the course of justice

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 7 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 1 month concurrent for aggravated vehicle taking

Jade Williams was asked to look after Ian Edwards' cat while he was away from October 7 to October 30, 2023. Without consent, she took his white Vauxhall Safira car and crashed it into another vehicle on October 11, 2023, near Lidl in Wrexham, causing £4,500 in damage. She fled the scene and falsely blamed an accomplice named 'Simon', leading to charges of perverting the course of justice and aggravated vehicle taking.

Ordered to complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Defence suggested she has difficulties and could be rehabilitated in the community.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Lloyd Thomas

Assault causing actual bodily harm

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Lloyd Thomas, 33, of Morlan Park, Rhyl, was thrown out of Tinker's Bar in Rhyl on June 1 after becoming aggressive while drinking. He hid behind a bush near Rhyl Town Hall and attacked his partner, Mia Flynn, by punching and kicking her, causing a head wound that required gluing in hospital. When her companion, Connor Bonny, tried to intervene, Thomas threatened him with a knife from his waistband. Thomas also harassed Ms Flynn repeatedly while on remand and after release, including making threatening calls and messages.

Father-of-two with issues related to drugs and drinking; judge imposed a Domestic Violence Protection Order prohibiting contact with the victim for 10 years and advised him to 'start afresh'.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Simon Jones

Breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Simon Jones was previously convicted for possessing indecent images of children (category A, B, and C) between November 17, 2023, and June 11, 2024, for which he received a suspended sentence and was made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. He breached this order three times between October 28, 2024, and January 1, 2025, by creating a Snapchat account and activating Disappearing Messages on WhatsApp during a routine police check on January 30, 2025.

Breached sexual harm prevention order three times; suffered from severe anxiety and depression; lost his mother recently; judge warned that his online activities are transparent.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Paul Billington

Affray

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Paul Billington confronted two female police officers who were investigating a suspected road accident at his farm on Llyndir Lane, Burton-in-Rossett. He padlocked the gates to prevent them from leaving, citing concerns about infection to his pigs, and engaged in bullying and mocking behaviour, leaving one officer physically shaking. The incident occurred on September 27, 2024, and involved dogs roaming freely at the property.

Admitted affray; was verbally abusive and mocked police officers; judge described his behaviour as disgraceful and noted issues with women; ordered to complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity, wear an alcohol abstinence monitoring tag for 120 days, and pay £250 compensation to each officer.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mircea Petrovici

Shoplifting

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 28 weeks imprisonment

Mircea Petrovici, 28, of no fixed abode, along with Luis Onea, targeted multiple Boots stores in North Wales. They stole beauty products worth almost £2,000 from Boots in Llandudno, additional cosmetic items from Boots in Rhyl, and more than £1,300 worth of stock from Boots in Prestatyn. The spree also included stealing clothes and suitcases from TK Maxx in Llandudno. They were arrested shortly after the incidents on June 5, 2025, with the stolen items recovered.

Stole thousands of pounds worth of items during a shoplifting spree across Boots stores in Llandudno, Rhyl, and Prestatyn on June 5, 2025. Arrested nearby with some items recovered, and all stolen goods were found in a car.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Luis Onea

Shoplifting

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 21 weeks imprisonment

Luis Onea, 19, of no fixed abode, along with Mircea Petrovici, targeted multiple Boots stores in North Wales. They stole beauty products worth almost £2,000 from Boots in Llandudno, additional cosmetic items from Boots in Rhyl, and more than £1,300 worth of stock from Boots in Prestatyn. The spree also included stealing clothes and suitcases from TK Maxx in Llandudno. They were arrested shortly after the incidents on June 5, 2025, with the stolen items recovered.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Cian Williams

Sexual abuse

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Cian Williams from Gwynedd targeted two teenage girls aged 13 and 14 on social media, knowing their ages. He attempted to collect one girl from school by claiming to be her brother and offered her drugs in exchange for sexual favours. The abuses occurred while he was on bail for grooming another young girl. Upon arrest, his mobile phones were found to contain nearly 200 images of young girls.

Pleaded guilty to charges including sexual communication with a child, two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and four counts of grooming a child. Also received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 15-year restraining order.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Michelle Goodwin

Assault occasioning bodily harm

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment and a statutory surcharge

Michelle Goodwin assaulted an 81-year-old woman with advanced dementia at Cherry Tree care home in Coedpoeth, Wrexham, on December 26, 2023. She pulled the victim's head from side to side by the hair and shoved her into a chair, causing bruising. The victim, who was being assisted during mealtime, screamed during the incident and later required hospital treatment, including sedation for an MRI scan, and had to be moved to a different care home.

Denied the assault and was convicted after a trial. Judge Recorder Neal Owen-Casey noted her lack of insight and inability to be rehabilitated in the community, stating she abused the trust placed in her as a carer and showed no compassion.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Leon Mitchell

Dangerous Driving

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Leon Mitchell stole a motorised roller from Connah's Quay Cricket Club between 1.30am and 4.30am on June 3. He drove the vehicle for two miles while being pursued by police, swerving across the road, throwing bricks from a bucket in the roller at officers, and driving towards a police car, forcing it to reverse to avoid collision. The roller eventually crashed into a hedge. Mitchell refused to provide a breath sample and was already disqualified from driving.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and other offences. Judge described the case as extraordinary, noting the defendant's immaturity, impulsiveness, and history of drinking and drug use. He was also given concurrent sentences of one month for unlawfully taking a motorised roller and four weeks for failing to provide a breath specimen. No separate penalties for driving while disqualified or criminal damage.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Peri Johnson

Possession of a bladed article in a public place

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Peri Johnson, 29, of Ffordd Pennant, Prestatyn, reacted to a disagreement involving his stepson and the victim's son by arming himself with a large silver kitchen knife and chasing Liam Richardson towards playing fields in Meliden on June 24, 2024. This caused an afterschool club to lockdown due to concerns for children's safety, with witnesses reporting children screaming and attempting to intervene. Johnson was arrested that evening after returning home.

The incident stemmed from a dispute over children; Johnson chased the victim with a knife, marking his third such offence in six years; he has an anti-social personality disorder and is a qualified chef; the judge noted his actions were utterly unjustified despite provocation.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Patrick Connors

Acquiring Criminal Property

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Patrick Connors received £21,000 from a rogue trader scam involving an 85-year-old victim who was conned out of around £85,000 for unnecessary work at his home in Northop, Flintshire, in spring 2019. Connors was not directly involved in the initial fraud but acquired the criminal property. He failed to appear in court and fled the country. In February 2025, he led police on a high-speed chase on the M1 and M69 motorways, reaching speeds up to 160mph, undertaking vehicles, and driving on the hard shoulder. He threw a bag of suspected white powder from the vehicle and provided false details upon arrest. No injuries or collisions occurred during the chase.

Pleaded guilty to acquiring criminal property, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified. Had 17 prior convictions for offences including violence, dishonesty, and motoring crimes. Judge noted aggressive and highly dangerous manoeuvres during the pursuit.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Roden

Controlling or Coercive Behaviour

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

James Roden, 38, of Dee Park, Holt, Wrexham, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his 68-year-old mother, who had complex health conditions and limited mobility. He moved in with her after his release from prison in 2022 and subjected her to financial abuse by demanding money for cannabis, as well as physical and emotional threats, including harm to himself, her, and his sister. This behaviour escalated over more than two years, leading to her carers stopping visits due to the risks he posed, resulting in her going unwashed, unkempt, and without meals for days. She kept knives under her mattress for protection and now lives in a care home, feeling isolated, embarrassed, and in fear.

Pleaded guilty early. Suffers from mental health issues including ADHD, autism, and conduct disorder. Was self-medicating with non-prescription drugs. Judge described him as obsessively controlling and intent on dominating the victim's life.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Anthony Wright

Grievous Bodily Harm with intent

August 8, 2025

Sentence: two years and three months in prison

Anthony Wright attacked Bahez Hamas Rasul in the beer garden of the Morgan Lloyd pub in Caernarfon on October 5, 2022. He approached the victim, punched him in the side of the head, and then struck him with a beer glass, causing injuries to his lip, nose, and eyebrow. The glass shattered, resulting in significant bleeding, and the victim required hospital treatment, including gluing wounds. Wright fled the scene but was later arrested and had prior failures to attend hearings.

The defendant had mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and paranoid schizophrenia, and a history of 25 previous convictions, including assaults. Judge Timothy Petts noted the attack was unprovoked and cited Wright's failure to cooperate with the sentencing process.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jack Dixon

Affray

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Jack Dixon, 19, participated in the brawl outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, where the group followed and attacked three men. Police also found a large volume of cocaine and cannabis worth £900, along with weighing scales, at his home.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to affray and drug charges. Had a disruptive upbringing and used drugs for self-medication. Played a lesser role in drug supply and was influenced by others.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kaden Manuel

Affray

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Kaden Manuel, 18, was part of the group that followed and attacked three men outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, including kicking one victim in the head while he was on the ground.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and expressed remorse. Described as immature and easily influenced. Must complete a five-day rehabilitation activity, attend a building better choices programme, and perform 100 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Ryan Jones

Affray

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Ryan Jones, 21, joined in the attack on three men outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, though he did not initiate the violence and was characterised as acting out of character.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Had no prior convictions and was described as getting swept up in the group's pack mentality. Must complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Troy Cummings

Affray

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Troy Cummings, 21, was involved in a group attack outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, where he grabbed a man from behind, threw him to the ground, and engaged in a brawl. He was also under investigation for earlier assaults on two older men, including a disabled man, stemming from a dispute over a moped.

Pleaded guilty to affray and prior assault charges. Had four previous convictions and a difficult childhood involving abuse. Received a 10-year restraining order for previous assaults. Expressed a desire to change after imprisonment.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jonathan Evans

Predatory behaviour

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jonathan Evans, a school staff member and RAF Air Cadet instructor, was unmasked as a predator who engaged in manipulative behaviour, leading to his conviction.

Samual Allan

Burglary

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Samual Allan, 36, of Halkyn Road, Holywell, burgled a homeless hostel in Flintshire after the victim was evicted and away. He stole items including a £2,000 Omega watch, a £750 Canada Goose coat, £400 Mallet trainers, £300-£400 in cash, and the victim's pillow. Allan was arrested on July 26 while wearing some stolen items and attempted to escape over a fence. The victim later had to wear tattered clothes in prison due to the theft.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The defence highlighted his history of bad choices and a 'doom loop' of repeated imprisonments, but the judge, Her Honour Nicola Jones, stated he is not ready for rehabilitation due to undiagnosed mental health issues.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Wesley Shaw

Conveying prohibited articles into a prison

July 16, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment for each of three counts of conveying a prohibited article into a prison, with two running concurrently, plus 4 months from a suspended sentence

Wesley Shaw attempted to smuggle a package containing 53.4g of ketamine, 45.5g of cannabis resin, and 37.3g of MDMB (also known as spice) into HMP Berwyn while visiting his brother on April 20. The package was hidden in his underwear, and he was searched by prison staff and police after suspicion arose. This act was intended to provide items for his brother's use in prison, potentially exacerbating issues like debts, assaults, and gang culture within the facility.

The defendant initially tried to make light of the situation by joking about the package in his underwear. The judge stated that Shaw thought it was funny at the time but emphasised the seriousness of the offence. Defence counsel noted that Shaw believed the package contained tobacco and was for his brother's welfare.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Michael Ives

Murder

July 15, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Michael Ives abused and neglected his two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who had been living with him and Kerry Ives since June 2021. Ethan suffered 40 visible injuries, was severely underweight and dehydrated, and endured distress, pain, and misery. Michael shook the toddler, causing a catastrophic head injury that led to Ethan's collapse on August 14, 2021, and his death on August 16, 2021. The prosecution stated that Ethan was targeted with casual brutality in their home on Kingsley Road, Garden City, Deeside.

Found guilty of murder and cruelty to a child under 16. The judge will consider the minimum term at a sentencing hearing on October 3, 2025.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kerry Ives

Murder

July 15, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Kerry Ives, along with Michael Ives, neglected and abused her two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, after he moved into their home on Kingsley Road, Garden City, Deeside, in June 2021. Ethan was severely underweight, dehydrated, and had 40 visible injuries. He endured casual brutality and misery, collapsing on August 13 and August 14, 2021, due to a head injury, leading to his death on August 16, 2021. Kerry delayed calling emergency services and blamed others.

Found guilty of murder and cruelty to a child under 16. She failed to protect Ethan and was involved in the neglect and abuse, entering a 'pact of silence' with Michael Ives.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Bowaen Wild

Assault and knife possession

July 14, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Bowaen Wild was arrested on 2 March 2025 for walking with a knife in Glan-Y-Mor Road, Old Colwyn, and was identified as a suspect in a nearby attempted robbery. During detainment, he spat in the face of one officer and bit the hand of another. He faced additional charges for affray and a racially aggravated public order incident involving racial slurs to medical staff on 13 March 2025.

Admitted multiple charges including assault on police officers by spitting in one's face and biting another's hand, knife possession, attempted robbery, affray, and a racially aggravated public order incident. Police union expressed disappointment with the sentence length due to risks of infection from spitting.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Steven Leslie Roberts

Harassment

July 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Between January 9 and 22, 2025, Steven Leslie Roberts attended the victim's address on several occasions, made over 500 phone calls using 'no caller ID' to hide his number, and ordered taxis and takeaways to her home, resulting in a sustained pattern of behaviour that caused serious distress to his former partner.

Charged with four breaches of a restraining order and possession of cannabis; left the victim living in fear due to his intimidating behaviour.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Dean Mears

Murder

June 29, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years

Dean Mears smashed into the home of Catherine Flynn, 69, of Cefndy Road, Rhyl, while she slept, launching a brutal attack that inflicted catastrophic injuries, leading to her death the next day, as captured on her doorbell camera.

Convicted of murder after stamping on Catherine Flynn in her home; the judge imposed a whole life term considering the brutality of the attack.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Graham Hughes

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, £1,000 fine, £250 compensation, 10 days rehabilitation activity, £1,000 towards prosecution costs

Graham Hughes hit his neighbour Paul Fox on the head with a baseball bat after Fox was drilling and sawing wood for a puppy kennel in his garden in Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham, on September 24, 2023. The incident followed a complaint from Hughes' father, Darren Hughes, about the noise. Hughes arrived on a bike, immediately struck Fox without warning, leading to Fox sustaining a bump on his head and temporary loss of work due to his partner's fear.

Defendant's barrister described his actions as stupid and regretted; judge stated people cannot take the law into their own hands and should call the police instead.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Marcin Szczakowski

Wounding

June 18, 2025

Sentence: Suspended 10-month imprisonment, 120 days alcohol abstinence monitoring tag, up to 20 days rehabilitation activity, £750 compensation, £500 prosecution costs, and a court surcharge

Marcin Szczakowski, in a jealous and short-tempered state, went to his ex-partner's home in Bron Gungrog, Welshpool, on November 30 last year. He swung a golf club at the victim, Fernando Megia, but missed. He then threw a glass candle holder that hit Mr. Megia on the right side of his head, causing bleeding and an injury requiring five or six stitches at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. An Apple watch belonging to the victim was also damaged during the incident.

Pleaded guilty to wounding; the judge stated the incident was out of character and his judgement was clouded by drink.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kayleigh Godbert

Owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Kayleigh Godbert bought an Akita dog for £150 from a website, which later became aggressive and bit someone. Despite warnings to get rid of the dog, it was not properly managed. Several months later, the dog bit a toddler six times, causing severe facial injuries that will scar the child for life. The incident occurred one night, and the child required hospital treatment for deep lacerations.

Pleaded guilty to owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury. Had tried to rehome the dog and believed it should be put down. Also disqualified from owning or keeping a dog for seven years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Thomas Moir

Owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Thomas Moir was in charge of an Akita dog that had previously shown aggression and bitten someone. Despite warnings about the dog's dangerous nature, it was not adequately controlled. The dog bit a toddler six times, resulting in severe injuries that will leave permanent scars. Moir had been drinking heavily and was asleep at the time of the attack.

Pleaded guilty to owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury. Had been drinking for 18 hours and was asleep during the incident. Took steps to rehome the dog but did not follow through. Had abstained from alcohol for nine months before sentencing. Also disqualified from owning or keeping a dog for seven years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Nial Ferry

Actual Bodily Harm

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Nial Ferry, 23, assaulted his partner at a property in Davies Court, Wrexham, on May 20. He grabbed her hair, hit her in the face, leaving her with blood on her face, and attempted to drown her by turning on a tap. A neighbour heard her shouting for help, leading to police intervention. Officers found blood in the kitchen and on Ferry, who then became aggressive, threatening and assaulting two police officers. The victim stated she felt controlled through violence and fear, believing he might kill her if they remained together.

Admitted causing actual bodily harm. Expressed remorse and disgust with his actions. Had suffered abuse in his past. The judge activated three months from a suspended sentence and added consecutive/concurrent terms for assaulting emergency workers.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Steven Corby

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Steven Corby, an inmate at HMP Berwyn, received a package containing spice and cannabis from Sarah Cornell during a prison visit on July 1, 2024. Prison staff witnessed him removing the package from the front of Cornell's trousers and placing it in his own waistband.

Pleaded guilty. He is serving a sentence for a drugs offence and is not eligible for parole until July 2026. He is a qualified bricklayer and has been doing vocational courses in prison.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Sarah Cornell

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended

Sarah Cornell passed a package containing spice and cannabis to inmate Steven Corby during a visit at HMP Berwyn on July 1, 2024. She was spotted by prison staff, and the judge considered her family circumstances in deciding not to impose immediate custody.

Pleaded guilty and expressed profound embarrassment. She has six children, one of whom recently broke their elbow and was in hospital. The judge suspended the sentence, citing disproportionate harm to her children and noting she acted for financial reward.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jordan Tarran

Engaging in sexual activity with a child

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jordan Tarran, 23, from Flintshire, groomed a 14-year-old girl with vapes and alcohol in 2023, leading to repeated sexual abuse. He engaged in sexual activity with her, including choking and not using contraception, and sent her an intimate photograph. The abuse occurred multiple times in his bed, and he was arrested after police intervened during an attempted meeting in Chester. The victim reported feeling in love initially but later uncomfortable and scared, and Tarran attempted to blame her.

Initially denied the allegations but later accepted responsibility; judge praised the victim for being eloquent and courageous; additional sentences of 12 months for sexual communication with a child and 6 months for making an indecent image; to serve half the term; subject to a sexual harm prevention order and sex offender notification requirements for life, plus a 10-year restraining order.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Lesley Smith

Fraud by abuse of position

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Lesley Smith, a 44-year-old customer consultant for Lloyds Banking Group in Flint, defrauded her employer by transferring funds into her own accounts, starting with £200 and escalating to larger sums totalling £108,956.87. The offending occurred over time, with payments including eleven sums of £11,289.59 and 65 sums of £82,783. It began when she transferred money from Lloyds to her NatWest account, raising concerns due to her salary of £1,500 a month. She has repaid about £80,000 and used some for charity, but the fraud led to greater scrutiny on her colleagues, affecting bank morale and efficiency. She forfeited her pension worth £86,180.74 towards losses, leaving a net loss of £22,666.13 to Lloyds.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by abuse of position. Judge noted her high position of trust, that some stolen money went to charity, and expressed disbelief at her actions, while highlighting the seriousness of the offences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Hasnain Ahmad

Dangerous Driving

June 5, 2025

Sentence: Nine months' detention in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years; 200 hours of unpaid work; 20 days of rehabilitation activity; disqualified from driving for two years

Hasnain Ahmad was in a stolen blue Skoda Kamiq worth £17,400, which had been taken from a Queensferry auction site. On October 22, 2024, he drove the vehicle onto the M56 motorway in Cheshire, fled from police in convoy with another vehicle, reached speeds of 80mph on a 30mph road, narrowly missed members of the public, and crashed the car. He tested positive for cannabis, had no driving licence, and was carrying cannabis and a grinder.

Pleaded guilty to motoring offences. Judge described the driving as 'horrific' and noted it was fortunate he was not killed. He must take an extended driving test and obey the law to avoid further consequences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Maredudd Francis

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

January 1, 2025

Sentence: four and a half years imprisonment

Maredudd Francis, a former rugby player, was involved in drug dealing. He drove at speeds up to 139mph on a motorway to evade police, during which packages were thrown from his car. He collided with another vehicle, injuring a passenger, and was subsequently arrested. The incident involved possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply.

Former RGC rugby captain turned drug dealer. Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and dangerous driving. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing ordered him to repay £18,121.96, with the possibility of further repayment if additional assets are found.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Lee Jones

Causing death by dangerous driving

December 28, 2024

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment

Lee Jones, 35, overshot his destination behind the White Rose Shopping Centre in Rhyl and reversed down a one-way street on November 23, 2021, striking and killing elderly pedestrian Patrick McDonald, who later died in hospital despite paramedic efforts.

Reversed down a one-way street, striking and killing an elderly pedestrian. He was disqualified from driving for 81 months and must pass an extended test.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

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