Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 201 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Kier Buxton

Assault causing actual bodily harm

December 18, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 10 days rehabilitation activity, £750 compensation

On July 7, 2023, in Colwyn Bay, Kier Buxton, 33, of Ffordd Bugail, Old Colwyn, arrived by taxi with his partner after a dispute involving anti-social youths in a park. He took his partner's crutch and struck victim Russell McGrath with it more than once, causing the crutch to split and McGrath to fall. Buxton then punched McGrath while he was on the ground, fracturing several ribs. McGrath waited six hours in A&E due to pain, lost £2,000 in earnings, and continues to feel the injury near the crime scene.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Judge noted mental health issues including paranoid schizophrenia and personality disorder. Low risk of reconviction. Restraining order for 5 years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mark De La Mare

Sexual assault

December 18, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

In early 2023, Mark De La Mare, 63, of Cae Dafydd, Meifod near Welshpool, sexually assaulted a teenage girl by touching her over her clothes while they were alone in a property. The victim, described as vulnerable, was left a 'shell of her former self', lost interest in school, suffered nightmares, self-harmed, and attempted suicide. Nearly three years later, she is recovering and feeling stronger.

Denied the offence but was convicted after a trial. No remorse or insight into the harm caused. Must register as a sex offender for 10 years. Ten-year restraining order prohibiting contact with victim. No reduction in sentence due to trial.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Nathan Teasdale

Affray

December 18, 2025

Sentence: two-year community order with 15 days rehabilitation activity and 150 hours unpaid work

On January 23, Nathan Teasdale confronted his cousin Daniel Hoskins at his home, accusing him of sleeping with his girlfriend. Teasdale entered the back garden, later returned banging on a window while holding a hammer and golf club from the garden, shouting for Hoskins to come outside. He swung the hammer towards Hoskins, who avoided it. Teasdale then walked off and was arrested hiding in a nearby garden. He was agitated and obstructive during arrest.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted high risk of breach but urged compliance. Under influence of drugs and possible low-level mental health crisis at time. Medium risk of re-offending.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christopher Beck

Conveying prohibited items into a prison

December 17, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

On July 22, 2023, Christopher Beck, 35, of Trelawney Avenue, Flint, visited his friend and inmate Graham Duncan at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham. During a nine-minute meeting in the Visitors' Hall, Beck attempted to smuggle drugs hidden in a Mars bar wrapper, which was passed to Duncan. The drugs included 1.8g of cocaine, 2.04g of ketamine, 32.1g of MDMB (Spice), and 13.2g of cannabis, valued between £7,500 and £19,500 in prison. Duncan was searched upon returning to his wing, and a sniffer dog raised the alarm. Beck was identified from CCTV footage 16 months later and arrested.

Admitted four counts of conveying a prohibited item into a prison. Took drugs in to pay off a £900 drugs debt. Mother has advanced liver cirrhosis. Claimed he thought the wrapper contained tobacco.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Graham Duncan

Conveying prohibited items into a prison

December 17, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

On July 22, 2023, Graham Duncan, 56, of Avondale, Flint, an inmate at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, received drugs hidden in a Mars bar wrapper from visitor Christopher Beck during a nine-minute meeting in the Visitors' Hall. The drugs included 1.8g of cocaine, 2.04g of ketamine, 32.1g of MDMB (Spice), and 13.2g of cannabis, valued between £7,500 and £19,500 in prison. Duncan was searched upon returning to his wing, and a sniffer dog raised the alarm. He was arrested after his release from an earlier sentence, 16 months after the incident.

Admitted four counts of conveying a prohibited item into a prison. First-time offender who claimed he was forced to take in the drugs under threat to himself and his family. Had glowing conduct reports while in prison and has since been released from an earlier sentence. Parents in poor health. Claimed it contained tobacco and rolling papers. Previous convictions for causing ABH and dangerous driving.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Dale Myles Selby

Stalking

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

In September 2025, Dale Myles Selby, aged 37, of Cae’r Ffynon, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, sent threatening and abusive voice messages to a woman after claiming she had sent money to the wrong bank account. He threatened to bust down the door of her house and assault both the woman and her husband. Selby continued to send several threatening voice notes, leaving her in fear of violence. He was already serving a suspended sentence for a previous burglary.

Admitted to stalking. Jailed for 6 months for stalking offences and made subject of a 5-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order. Additionally jailed for 2 years for activating a suspended sentence for previous burglary.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kevin Neil Jones

Rape

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Kevin Neil Jones, 41, of Bryneglwys Road, Wrexham, committed five offences including two rapes against a girl under 13 years old, and one sexual assault against an older teenage girl under 18. The attacks had severe impacts on the victims, causing emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, nightmares, shame, and substance abuse for coping.

Convicted by jury of six offences including two counts of rape and sexual assaults. Judge noted no remorse shown and depraved course of conduct. Indefinite restraining order, sexual harm prevention order, and sex offender registration imposed.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Daniel Lander

Rape

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment with 2 years on licence

Daniel Lander, of Charlemont Avenue, West Bromwich, committed two counts of rape against a woman between October 2024 and March 2025. On March 29, 2025, at Ty Mawr Caravan Park in Abergele, he launched a brutal attack, fracturing her eye socket and causing bruises to her back, ribs, and arms. He was arrested on suspicion of assault following a police call to a disturbance around 8.30am. The sexual offences came to light during the victim's police interview.

Found guilty of two counts of rape, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, assault, and criminal damage. Victim commended for courage by Detective Constable Catherine Farrington.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Harry Rigby

Dangerous driving

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 14 months detention in a Young Offenders Institute suspended for 2 years, 4-month curfew, 12 days rehabilitation activity, £2,500 fine, £150 costs, £187 surcharge, 42 months driving disqualification

On May 10, 2025, Harry Rigby, aged 20, was driving his Vauxhall Corsa on the B5104 at Bryneglwys in Denbighshire after a camping trip. He had smoked cannabis the night before. Attempting to overtake on a blind bend, he collided with an oncoming white BMW driven by Luke Jones, injuring Jones with severe back and neck pain requiring hospital treatment and morphine. The impact also affected another vehicle occupied by Mr and Mrs Johnson, injuring George Johnson's shoulder and back, and causing £20,000 in vehicle repair costs. Rigby's car ended up in a hedge with front damage and deployed airbags. He was over the limit for BZD and admitted causing the accident.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drug driving. Judge suspended sentence with misgivings due to non-serious injuries. Defendant accepted responsibility and showed remorse.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Benjamin Griffiths

Robbery

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 44 months imprisonment

On May 13, 2025, Benjamin Griffiths, 35, of Rhos, Wrexham, grabbed a woman's arm and forced her out of her Citroen C3 car in the car park of the Heddfan unit hospital in Wrexham. He then drove off, lurching into a post, colliding with a Tesco delivery van at a junction, and veering into bushes. A passing police officer spotted the collision and arrested him. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Concurrent 12-month term for dangerous driving and 2-month term for causing criminal damage. Disqualified from driving for 5 years and must pass extended retest. Pleaded guilty. Mental health episode aggravated by amphetamines; history of schizophrenia and suicide attempts.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Luka Gambino

Dangerous driving

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 4-month curfew 8pm-7am, 25 days rehabilitation activity, disqualified from driving for 30 months

On August 16, 2025, at about 11.30pm, Luka Gambino, 18, of Beaconsfield Road, Shotton, was riding an electric bike with two others near the A5104 in Penyffordd, Flintshire, without helmets. When police approached and told them to stop, Gambino fled, hitting and denting a police Audi's door. He led a four-minute chase through suburban streets, mounting pavements, driving at 45mph in a 20mph zone, and going the wrong way around a roundabout. Police nudged his bike to stop him. He was arrested and tested positive for cannabis just over the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and motoring offences. Judge commented he was 'just being an idiot' with poor impulse control. Over legal limit for cannabis. No driving licence or insurance.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Owen Addleton

Engaging in sexual activity with a child and making indecent images of a child

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

Owen Addleton, 22, from Chester Road West, Shotton, Deeside, met a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat in March 2024, pretending to be 16, and engaged in a sexual relationship with her, requesting nude images. Despite bail conditions, he continued contact by providing her another phone. Digital analysis of his devices revealed over 2,000 files showing sexual interest in children, including more than 100 indecent images of the most serious category, some of children as young as two, and a collection of schoolgirls in uniforms. He also searched online for ways to hide items from police.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and four counts of making indecent images of a child. Made to register as a sex offender for life, subjected to a sexual harm prevention order indefinitely, and two 10-year restraining orders to protect the victims.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christopher Inglesby

Supplying Class A Drugs

November 29, 2025

Sentence: more than 5 years imprisonment

Christopher Inglesby, known as the Liverpool 'controller', operated a County Line from Merseyside to Colwyn Bay, supplying crack cocaine and heroin to North Wales.

Thomas Iveson

Manslaughter

November 28, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

On February 23, 2025, Thomas Iveson, aged 30, went to the home of Craig Joseph Richardson, 37, in the Plas Madoc area of Acrefair. Both had consumed cocaine and alcohol. Richardson, who was paranoid and erratic, headbutted Iveson in the bedroom doorway. Iveson responded with three punches to Richardson's face with full force, causing catastrophic facial injuries, bleeding in the windpipe and airways, and eventual death from airway obstruction after inhaling blood. Iveson heard blood gargling in Richardson's throat but left without seeking help or calling emergency services. He was arrested later that day.

Convicted of manslaughter after trial; found not guilty of murder. Argued self-defence but judge ruled response disproportionate. Has 16 prior convictions for 38 offences, including multiple violent assaults. Remorse shown but denial of aggression from drugs/alcohol noted. Judge highlighted pattern of violent offending and risk of reoffending.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Evan Wright

Coercive and controlling behaviour

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Evan Wright, 22, of no fixed address, abused his partner between January and May 2025 while living in a flat in Saltney. He isolated her from family and friends, dictated her clothing, demanded proof of her whereabouts, and sent incessant accusatory and abusive messages via a smart TV, calling her names like 'slag'. On June 15, 2025, after finding her at Rosies nightclub in Chester, he threw her onto the bed, pinned her down, and repeatedly punched her, causing a cut lip, bruising on her torso, and scratches on her thighs. He damaged her phone when she tried to call police. On July 7, 2025, he breached bail by entering her home, lifting a mattress violently and throwing her to the floor.

Pleaded guilty to using coercive and controlling behaviour. Concurrent 8-month term for ABH, 1-month terms for two criminal damage offences. Domestic Violence Protection Order issued. Judge noted obsessively jealous behaviour with devastating effect on victim.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Anthony Mitchell

Dangerous driving

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment and 46 months driving ban

On May 16, 2025, Anthony Mitchell, 33, from Llanasa Road, Gronant, Prestatyn, was pursued by police on the A548 coast road at Mostyn after removing his BMW motorbike's number plate using Velcro tabs. He reached speeds of 118mph and 107mph in a 40mph limit, performed wheelies, rode one-handed, drove on the pavement, and avoided three Stinger devices. He was eventually stopped and the motorbike was found at a caravan park. Drone footage captured the incident.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, trying to pervert justice, and 12 speeding offences. Judge Rhys Rowlands commented on the dangerous behaviour, noting it was a 'serious accident waiting to happen' and highlighted the risk on the A548 blackspot. Deprivation order made for the motorbike. Defendant believed to have ADHD leading to thrill-seeking.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mariusz Rerek

Dangerous driving

November 20, 2025

Sentence: 18-month jail term suspended for two years, 175 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activity, 24 months driving disqualification, extended retest, £500 compensation, £150 costs

On August 31, 2024, Mariusz Rerek, 47, of Y Wern, Wrexham, followed and tailgated Hannah Gavan's car on Wrexham industrial estate along Abenbury Way and Ash Road South. He overtook her despite an oncoming motorbike, then braked abruptly with no apparent reason, causing Ms Gavan, who was six months pregnant with her three-year-old daughter in the car, to crash into his vehicle. She suffered neck, shoulder, and back pain, feared for her unborn son, and was hospitalized for checks. Her daughter screamed hysterically and became anxious about car travel. Rerek was interviewed after dashcam footage was reviewed and denied the offence but was found guilty on October 29, 2025.

Convicted after trial of dangerous driving. Had a psychotic episode due to bipolar condition and depression; now on anti-psychotic medication and remorseful. In full-time employment.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Paul Ince

Manslaughter

November 18, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

On June 12, 2023, Paul Ince, 31, of Cefn Road, Wrexham, stormed downstairs from a first-floor flat in Pont Wen, Pentre Gwyn, and punched 59-year-old John Ithell in the back garden after Ithell arrived seeking drugs. The single punch sent Ithell reeling four or five feet into a wooden fence, causing him to fall and bang his head on a concrete path, resulting in a fractured skull and brain bleed. Ithell, who was extremely frail, weighed eight and a half stones, and was 30 years older than Ince, walked away but was later found concussed in a hedge by a cyclist. Ince deliberately moved him to a bench to distance himself. Ithell died four hours later at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The attack occurred in front of Ithell's friend Rebecca Baldini, who fled fearing for her safety. Ince showed no remorse and was sentenced for this act of 'mindless, drunken aggression'.

Found guilty of manslaughter after being cleared of murder. Branded 'cynical' and 'remorseless' by the judge. Lied about the incident, suggesting it was a 'mere push'. Not deemed a dangerous offender, so determinate sentence; to serve at least two thirds.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Benjamin Williams

Dangerous driving

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

In March 2025, Benjamin Williams, 25, of Foxes Close, Mancot, Flintshire, took his friend Karrie Williams' Volvo car without permission while staying at her home. Around 2am, police spotted the car facing the wrong way in a one-way street. A prolonged high-speed chase ensued along the A55 towards Colwyn Bay, where he reached speeds of 115mph in 70mph and 50mph zones, 80mph in 20mph zones, went the wrong way around roundabouts and bollards, and attempted to evade by taking side streets and looping back. The car collided with another vehicle during the pursuit. Police deployed a stinger device in Old Colwyn to stop the car, which was damaged. Williams was arrested, found clearly under the influence of drugs, and taken to hospital with ketamine in possession. The car owner suffered significant emotional distress, requiring anti-depressants and taxis, as her insurance declined coverage.

Pleaded guilty to motoring offences. Disqualified from driving for 4 years and 8 months. Concurrent 8 months for aggravated vehicle taking, and 2 weeks each for failing to surrender and breaching bail. Endorsed for no insurance and failing to stop. Under influence of drugs (ketamine found). Judge commented on idiotic and dangerous driving.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

David Griffiths

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

David Griffiths, 76, of Lyons Caravan Park, Ruthin, contacted an online decoy profile posing as a 13-year-old girl named 'Megan' for about a year between January 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024. He sent messages, selfies, photos of himself in underwear and a basque with private parts visible, intimate videos, and discussed sexual topics. He edited photos to make it seem like they were together and used an AI-generated image of the decoy with large breasts. The decoy was operated by the vigilante group Innocent Voices, who traced him and livestreamed their confrontation.

Pleaded guilty. Concurrent sentence for attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch a sexual act. No further penalty for making an incident image in category C. Subject to sex offender notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Offending occurred against a background of grief following his mother's death in 2016.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Mcloughlin

Causing grievous bodily harm without intent

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment

On April 5, 2025, James McLoughlin, 31, of Queens Road, Llandudno Junction, approached his partner Tammy Mason in breach of a Domestic Abuse Protection Order that prohibited him from coming within 100 metres of her home. He caused a large facial wound to Ms Mason, which re-opened and bled heavily; the origin of the wound was not known. When police arrived at the property in Llandudno Junction, McLoughlin struggled with them, requiring the use of Captor spray to subdue him. Both officers sustained minor injuries during the assault.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent, assaulting two emergency workers, and breaching a Domestic Abuse Protection Order. Judge noted emotional hold over victim. Defence highlighted substance abuse and need for rehabilitation.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Price

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and 4.5 years driving disqualification

On December 9, 2020, in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, James Price, driving a Peugeot 208, cut a corner and accelerated on the wrong side of Nant Hall Road, ploughing into pedestrian Paul Astbury who was crossing at the junction with Bodnant Avenue. Astbury was thrown onto the bonnet and landed 5-10 metres away with life-changing injuries including a broken left thigh requiring a metal plate and 12 screws, a burst kidney, and 15 days in hospital. Price exited the vehicle, ignored Astbury's two pleas to call an ambulance, dragged him further into the centre of the road potentially into the path of traffic, then fled. He attempted to hide and repair the car. Traced after a year, he was jailed today.

Pleaded guilty last month after initial denial. Judge found no remorse due to delay in admission. Must pass extended retest.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Dafydd Harper

Threatening a person with a blade in a public place

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On September 9, 2025, Dafydd Harper, 43, of no fixed address, had an argument in The Midland pub in Wrexham and left. He was followed by two men onto High Street. CCTV showed him turning and making a slashing motion with a Stanley knife towards them. He then attempted to hide the knife and spare blades in a flowerbed on Lord Street, but a member of the public found and handed them to police. Harper was arrested and gave no comment in interview.

Pleaded guilty. Serving consecutively after current 42-week sentence for unrelated offences. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, on medication. Judge noted loss of temper influenced by drink, occurred on busy street with children present.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christopher Campbell

Controlling and coercive behaviour

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Christopher Campbell, 32, of Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, subjected his former partner to a year-long campaign of verbal and physical abuse to gain control, including isolating her from friends and family, becoming abusive if she did not answer the phone immediately, threatening to kill her, and physically attacking her. On one occasion, he pointed a knife at her throat after attacking her at home. In February 2025, he held a knife to his mother's throat and cut his stepfather's wrist with the weapon following an incident. He was arrested and remanded into custody.

Admitted offences of controlling and coercive behaviour, threatening his mother and stepfather with a knife, and wounding. Handed two ten-year restraining orders to protect his mother and stepfather. District Inspector Rhodri Ifans commended the victims' bravery.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Cassie Evans

Wounding with intent

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

On August 18, 2025, at around 6pm in Lord Street, Wrexham city centre, Cassie Evans, who had consumed a litre of gin before leaving home and additional drinks, became angry and agitated towards Aled Roberts during a gathering near benches where tensions rose after some teenagers approached the group. Earlier in the day, something had happened between Evans and Roberts. CCTV footage showed Evans walking to a bin, smashing a bottle against it, and then striking Roberts in the neck with the neck of the broken bottle in a determined assault intent on inflicting a significant wound. Roberts suffered a one to two inch wound which was cleaned and closed with steri strips at hospital; he declined further treatment. He now fears consequences, feels paranoid, scared, and depressed. Police were called and Evans arrested.

Admitted wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Concurrent 8-month sentence for offensive weapon offence. Five-year restraining order prohibiting contact with victim. Judge noted consumption of a litre of gin prior to incident.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Leo O'regan

Wounding with intent

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

On 20 February 2025, during an altercation on Brighton Road in Rhyl, Leo O'Regan repeatedly struck a 64-year-old man with a metal wrench, causing significant head injuries and leaving the victim bloodied. He also assaulted a 40-year-old woman during the incident. O'Regan was arrested at his home address on Brighton Road, Rhyl, where the weapon was seized.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, assault by beating, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Subject to a 10-year restraining order for the protection of both victims.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Michael Barrie Kennedy

Illegal money lending and money laundering

October 18, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and 250 hours community service

Michael Barrie Kennedy operated as an illegal lender over an eight-year period, targeting approximately 30 victims, mostly colleagues from the Chester branch of a restaurant chain where he worked as a waiter. He exploited their financial difficulties during the cost-of-living crisis, offering loans with interest rates of 50% to 100% and penalty fees up to £150 for missed payments. He advertised informally via word of mouth and Facebook posts, falsely claiming backing by a partner to intimidate borrowers, trapping them in spiralling debt.

Pleaded guilty to illegal money lending and money laundering. Investigation by Stop Loan Sharks Wales. Ordered to do 250 hours of community service.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Bradley Underwood

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

October 16, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Bradley Underwood, 28, from Bridgewater Street, Sale, Manchester, was in an on-off relationship with the victim that turned toxic. During an off period, the woman went for a drink with his friends in Holywell, Flintshire. Underwood threatened to 'smash your head in' if she had a relationship with any of them. On September 17, he hit her on the head with the handle of a screwdriver. On other occasions that month, he punched and kicked her back, arms, and legs. He also caused criminal damage to her mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Concurrent 1 month for criminal damage to mobile phone. Judge described the attack as 'brutal' and 'terrifying'. Defendant has ADHD and emotionally unstable personality disorder.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

John Leonard Atherton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

October 15, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

John Leonard Atherton, 39, of East Parade, Rhyl, committed two assaults on his former partner. On December 8, 2024, after returning home intoxicated, he dragged her by the hair, punched her face, and threatened to put a pickaxe through her head, causing swelling and a lump. In April 2025, he sent suicidal threats, entered her home at 2am on April 6, accused her of infidelity, headbutted her while holding a knife to her chest, threw a knife at her car, and smashed her car window, leaving her covered in glass and bleeding. She fled to Rhyl Police Station. Atherton was arrested after a chase and expressed regret, citing heartbreak.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife in a private place. Concurrent 9-month term for knife possession. Five-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order imposed. Sentenced on his 39th birthday.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

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

John Atherton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

John Atherton assaulted his former partner twice, threatened her with a knife and a pickaxe, and smashed her car window during a deteriorating two-year relationship that ended in April 2025 due to his alcohol issues.

Admitted two assaults occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife. Sentenced on his 39th birthday.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Aiden Williams

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 18 months detention

Aiden Williams drove a scooter at 60mph in a 20mph zone on Ruabon Road, Johnstown, Wrexham, on April 8, 2025, colliding with pedestrian Emma Jones, sending her ten feet into the air and causing a fractured eye socket.

Jerry Berry

Burglary

September 25, 2025

Sentence: Three years and 10 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 71 months

Jerry Berry conducted a series of burglaries in residential properties in Wrexham, Holywell, Chester, and Nantwich, as well as at St Paul's Church in Rhosesmor, between June and July 2025. He stole keys, vehicles including two Audi A3s, a Volkswagen Tiguan, a Volkswagen Polo, and a van containing plumbing tools, along with cash and a purse. One burglary occurred while a family was on holiday. On July 16, 2025, he was spotted in a stolen vehicle, leading police on a high-speed chase reaching speeds of 100mph in 30mph zones, driving dangerously around bends and roundabouts. He fled on foot but was arrested hours later.

Entered early guilty pleas; has 22 convictions for 81 offences including theft and motoring crimes; police were commended for their work in capturing him.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Partington

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 14 months detention in a young offenders institution suspended for 12 months, and 12 months concurrent for intentional strangulation suspended for 12 months, plus 180 hours of unpaid work and up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity

On July 22, 2023, in Rhyl High Street, James Partington approached Nathan Dudey after being punched by him, choked him until his face turned purple, causing him to struggle for breath, while his father also kicked the victim. Partington was convicted after a trial for the assault.

Reacted impulsively to an incident, claimed excessive self-defence which was rejected, expressed remorse, and was studying marine mechanical engineering at university while dealing with personal trauma from his brother's death.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Shaun Royce

Affray

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

On May 26, Shaun Royce pressed a lit cigarette onto his mother's forehead for about ten seconds at her supported living flat in Wrexham, threatened her with a large serrated knife, and set fire to a table cloth, causing flames up to 50 cm high. He smashed windows and damaged the flat extensively. Later, on June 10-11, he breached bail conditions, struggled with police officers, and made threats to harm their families. The incident left his mother fearing for her life and resulted in significant damage costing over £1,400 for window replacements alone.

Admitted to affray, arson, and other offences. Diagnosed with PTSD, paranoia, and possible schizophrenia; was self-medicating with illicit substances. The judge described his actions as horrendous and noted that mental health issues could not assist due to his choices. A Domestic Abuse Protection Order was made for five years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Sam Edwards

Affray

September 24, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Sam Edwards, 33, of Tryweryn Place, Wrexham, entered a flat uninvited on September 20, 2024, armed with a 20cm-long Phillips screwdriver. He approached the door of two men, Mike Burns and Adam Wilkinson, made several stabbing motions, demanded money, and lunged towards Mr Burns. Although no clear injury was confirmed, the incident caused fear and exacerbated the victims' anxiety, ADHD, and autism. Edwards was under the influence, slurring his speech and unsteady when police arrived.

Judge commented that the defendant resorts to violence or threats of violence all too easily and that the community needs a rest from him. He was also sentenced to one month imprisonment concurrently for failing to attend an earlier court hearing.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Rhys Jones

Drug conspiracy

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Pay £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act

Rhys Jones led the Wrexham operation for a seven-strong gang that made over £2m by flooding the streets of North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside, even while in prison at HMP Berwyn.

Benefit figure was £732,133.58; judge gave time to repay or face imprisonment if not paid.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jason Young

Drug trafficking

September 23, 2025

Sentence: £150 confiscation order

Jason Young, 25, of Bryn Hafod, Wrexham, was a member of an organised crime group that plotted to flood North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside, making over £2 million in profits. The gang was caught as part of Operation Leap, and Young's involvement included benefiting from £358,679.40, though only £150 was recoverable.

Part of a drugs gang involved in supplying cocaine, heroin, and ketamine; ordered to repay under Proceeds of Crime Act or face imprisonment.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kane Reeves

Drug conspiracy

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Pay £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act

Kane Reeves was part of a seven-strong gang that made over £2m by flooding the streets of North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside as part of an organised crime group.

Benefit figure was £388,395.06; judge gave time to repay or face imprisonment if not paid.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brooklyn O'brien

Threatening a person with a bladed article

September 23, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Brooklyn O'Brien, while under the influence of cocaine, brandished a knife and forced a vulnerable 19-year-old victim with ADHD to drive a van at speeds up to 100mph on April 13, 2024. He threatened the victim, saying he would send 'some of the boys' after him if he stopped. During the drive, O'Brien screamed, shouted, kicked the dashboard, and grabbed the steering wheel. The incident ended when the victim sought help, and O'Brien later threatened him again.

The judge condemned the defendant's appalling behaviour and noted his remorse after remand in custody. He was under the influence of cocaine and showed impulsive behaviour.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Anthony Howey

Drug conspiracy

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Order made under Proceeds of Crime Act (amount not specified)

Anthony Howey led a seven-strong gang that made over £2m by flooding the streets of North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside. He was caught in Kirkby when officers attempted to box in his car, resulting in damage to three police vehicles.

An order has already been made; he led the organised crime group and was caught in Kirkby with police cars damaged during his arrest.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dwayne Pritchard

Drug conspiracy

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Pay £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act

Dwayne Pritchard was part of a seven-strong gang that made over £2m by flooding the streets of North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside as part of an organised crime group.

Benefit figure was £249,195.13; judge gave time to repay or face imprisonment if not paid.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Edmund Partyka

Drug conspiracy

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Pay £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act

Edmund Partyka was part of a seven-strong gang that made over £2m by flooding the streets of North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside, while in prison at HMP Berwyn.

Benefit figure was £399,940.84; judge gave time to repay or face imprisonment if not paid.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Garry Sullivan

Drug trafficking

September 23, 2025

Sentence: £418.90 confiscation order

Garry Sullivan, 50, of Milestone Road, Kirkby, Merseyside, was a member of an organised crime group led by Anthony Howey that plotted to flood North Wales with cocaine, heroin, and ketamine from Merseyside, making over £2 million in profits. The gang was caught as part of Operation Leap, and Sullivan's involvement included benefiting from £223,138.49, though only £418.90 was recoverable.

Part of a drugs gang involved in supplying cocaine, heroin, and ketamine; ordered to repay under Proceeds of Crime Act or face imprisonment; police destroyed his phones without court order, containing emotional material.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christopher Voase

Dangerous driving

September 18, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Christopher Voase was driving a Volkswagen on the A55 without a licence or insurance. He evaded police, went the wrong way around a roundabout, narrowly avoided a bus, crashed into a police car, and continued driving until stopped and arrested after being challenged with a Taser on August 26.

Admitted to dangerous driving, driving with no licence, and no insurance. Panicked during police pursuit and breached court orders previously.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Stephen Mullins

Affray

September 18, 2025

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

On August 21, Stephen Mullins approached a family in a Shotton playground, asking if they were from Poland and telling them to 'f*** off to your own country'. He produced a knife, shouted threats to kill them, punched a bystander who intervened, and bit a police officer's fingers during arrest. The incident was recorded by residents and involved hate-filled remarks about immigration.

The defendant was sentenced for affray and assault, with one month activated from a previous suspended sentence. He had consumed alcohol following the death of his uncle and was described as drunk and angry. The judge noted the offences occurred in the presence of children and involved violence against a police officer.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Carl Hefin Jones

Robbery

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Carl Hefin Jones rode up to Roy Kay on a bike at around 3am on May 25 on the Cob on Conwy Bridge, between Llandudno Junction and Conwy. Appearing drunk and slurring his words, he claimed to have lost his watch and followed Mr Kay, who felt uncomfortable. Jones dismounted, grabbed Mr Kay's rucksack despite the victim trying to protect himself, and cycled away with it, which contained medication, water bottles, and a phone charger. Mr Kay hid in bushes as Jones returned to the scene. Jones was arrested about half an hour later with the rucksack, and CCTV footage showed his movements after the incident.

Admitted to robbery. Judge noted alcohol as a demon and emphasised a robust response to such offences. Defendant was drunk during the incident and claimed he was looking for his missing watch.

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

Lee Wall

Supply of Cocaine

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Police executed a search warrant at Lee Wall's home on June 4, discovering £400 cash, 64 grams of cocaine valued at £6,800 to £8,500, 13 grams of cannabis worth £160, and a tub of white powder. His phone contained messages related to drug dealing. He initially claimed the cocaine was for personal use and not for onward sale but later admitted to dealing in it, with the offences occurring from October 8 of the previous year until May 16 of the current year.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and other drug offences. Evidence from his mobile phone showed drug dealing messages. He is trying to rehabilitate and return to work, as indicated by his defence.

Sources: dailypost.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

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