Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 507 verdicts at Swansea Crown Court (Swansea). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 7 cases

Bleu Stean-Tannis

Cannabis cultivation *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Bleu Stean-Tannis, 40, of Mount Pleasant, Swansea, operated a cannabis growing setup across three bedrooms of his home with 48 plants worth up to £20,000.

Had been released on licence from a previous sentence for grievous bodily harm.

4 Apr 2026

John Langdon

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

John Langdon, 63, a care worker from Machynlleth, sent sexually explicit AI-generated videos to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl on a chat app; the profile was operated by a paedophile hunter group.

Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

4 Apr 2026

Jordan Hamilton

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

On April 15, 2025, police executed a search warrant at the home of Jordan Hamilton and Gemma Davies near Pontardawe, seizing mobile phones, weighing scales, and snap-seal bags. Analysis of Hamilton's phone revealed messages connected to the supply of cocaine and cannabis, including communications with Davies about preparing for a customer. Hamilton, a 31-year-old father-of-two and long-term drug user, was involved in relatively low-level supply to friends. He answered 'no comment' in interview.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Discount applied for guilty pleas. Judge Paul Thomas KC commented that the gamble of drug dealing did not pay off and that such involvement creates misery in others' lives. No previous convictions.

4 Apr 2026

Michael Dennis Evans

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

7 months imprisonment

Michael Dennis Evans, 65, of Townhill, Swansea, breached a restraining order by attending his ex-partner’s home.

Has 23 previous convictions for restraining order breaches and harassment.

4 Apr 2026

Sophie Rees

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sophie Rees, 34, from Neath, was arrested as the supplier of cocaine sold by Stewart Parker outside a bar in Neath.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

4 Apr 2026

Stewart Parker

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Stewart Parker, 34, from Skewen, was caught selling cocaine outside a bar in Neath by undercover officers.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

4 Apr 2026

Alexander Maccallum

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

16 month prison term, suspended for 12 months

On June 13, 2024, at 3.50pm, a two-vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A477 near Llanddowror in wet conditions. Alexander MacCallum, driving a Jaguar XK R, lost control, crossed the carriageway, and collided with a Ford Fiesta driven by Adam Muskett, with Katie Worrell as a passenger. Adam died at the scene, and Katie died later in hospital from catastrophic injuries. Witnesses described MacCallum's vehicle as 'all over the place' and overtaking aggressively before the crash.

Banned from driving for 18 months. Previously admitted to two counts of causing death by careless driving on February 9, 2026.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 33 cases

Daniel Douglas Wyke

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

On the evening of December 23, 2024, Daniel Douglas Wyke, a 28-year-old delivery driver from Carmarthen, was driving through the village of Llanpumsaint in Carmarthenshire at 34mph, exceeding the speed limit by 14mph. He struck and killed Aaron Jones, a 38-year-old father-of-two who was walking his dog, and then fled the scene in his damaged vehicle without stopping. The vehicle was quickly linked to the collision, leading to Wyke's arrest the following day.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Banned from driving for 8 years and 2 months. Judge condemned his decision to flee the scene as 'cruelly inhumane' and noted he was more intent on saving his own skin than considering the harm caused.

30 Mar 2026

Daniel Wyke

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 and a half years imprisonment

On December 23, 2024, Daniel Wyke, a 28-year-old delivery driver for a Chinese takeaway, was driving his 18-plate Volkswagen T-Cross at 34mph down a 20mph country lane in Llanpumsaint, north of Carmarthen. Despite 100m visibility and Aaron Jones wearing a high-visibility jacket while walking his dog, Wyke struck Jones, throwing him over a stone wall into a pond in a churchyard. Wyke failed to stop, assist, or call for help, leaving Jones to die. Jones, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene after CPR attempts. Wyke was arrested the next day and made unsolicited comments but answered 'no comment' in interviews. Forensic evidence included green fibres from Jones' jacket on Wyke's windscreen.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. No previous convictions, clean driving record, neurodivergent. Disqualified from driving for eight years and three months. Judge noted aggravating features including failure to stop and assist, but considered early guilty plea and character references.

30 Mar 2026

Kieren Jones

Supply of cocaine and Pregabalin *

Sentence

four and a half years imprisonment

On February 7, 2026, officers located Kieren Jones hiding in the toilets of a train at Carmarthen railway station in connection with domestic violence allegations, which did not result in charges. He attempted to flee but was detained. A search uncovered 3.2g of heroin (10% purity), 21 Pregabalin tablets, and £5,500 in cash. Subsequent searches of linked properties in Haverfordwest recovered weighing scales, cannabis, and an iPhone with messages evidencing supply of cocaine and Pregabalin over the preceding month. Jones was on licence from a previous 47-month sentence for possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of Pregabalin, simple possession of heroin, simple possession of Pregabalin, and possession of criminal property. Has 36 previous convictions for 63 offences, including prior drug trafficking sentence of 47 months. Judge Geraint Walters noted resumption of dealing shortly after release on licence. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence.

29 Mar 2026

Mark Anthony Hawkes

Rape of a boy under 13 *

Sentence

16 years (15 years custody and 1 year extended licence)

Mark Anthony Hawkes subjected a young boy to a brutal rape and serious sexual assaults accompanied by intimidation and violence in the Neath Port Talbot area in the mid-2000s, shortly after he had sexually abused a young girl. The boy was threatened with being killed if he revealed the abuse. The offences caused almost two decades of mental and psychological torture to the victim.

Convicted at trial of rape of a boy under 13 and two counts of sexual assault of a boy under 13. Special sentence as an offender of particular concern. Runs consecutively to 9-year sentence from 2021, making total 24 years custody and 2 years extended licence. Eligible for release after two-thirds of new custodial term, subject to Parole Board. Registered sex offender for life. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

29 Mar 2026

Darren Williams

Theft from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property *

Sentence

12 weeks in prison

Darren Williams, from Uplands, targeted a vehicle parked on a lane just off Walter Road on March 23, 2026. CCTV footage showed him smashing the front passenger window before stealing items from inside. Despite already having taken property from the car, Williams brazenly went back to the scene roughly an hour later in an attempt to access the vehicle a second time. He was quickly identified and arrested, found in possession of stolen items.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property.

28 Mar 2026

Jack Gornall

Arson reckless as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

4 years in a Young Offender Institution

Jack Gornall committed multiple offences between October 2024 and January 2025. On November 17, 2024, he set fire to his bedroom in a shared house on Mansel Street in Carmarthen, run by charity Stori Cymru, while three residents were inside. He locked and barricaded the door before escaping through a window. One resident was rescued by police, and two officers treated for smoke inhalation. Damage estimated at £130,000. He had searched online about accelerants and bought cigarettes and a lighter beforehand, after learning of a family member's alleged victimisation and calling police. On January 8, 2025, in Llandysul, he threatened car occupants with an eight-inch kitchen knife. On October 13, 2024, he made abusive calls to his sister, threatening social services involvement. On October 27, 2024, he shoplifted two bottles of Stella from Lidl in Carmarthen and assaulted staff after being challenged.

Entered early guilty pleas to all offences. Represented by Ryan Bowen. Judge Catherine Richards presided.

28 Mar 2026

Julian Hobbs

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with three-year extended period

Julian Hobbs, 36, of Cathays, committed multiple sexual offences against a girl under 13, including three counts of rape.

Found guilty of multiple sexual offences against a girl under 13, including three counts of rape. The victim disclosed the abuse to a teacher at her school, prompting the investigation.

20 Mar 2026

Craig Dudley

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment

Craig Dudley, 38, from Townhill, Swansea, handled stolen tools after a builder spotted his own equipment advertised on Facebook hours after a burglary.

Also admitted a public order offence involving threats to a neighbour.

20 Mar 2026

Daniel Booth

Supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Daniel Booth, 35, from Milford Haven, supplied cocaine and cannabis.

Caught after packages of cocaine and cannabis were found hidden in a van he had sold. Phone messages revealed he had boasted about earning thousands from drug dealing.

20 Mar 2026

Ashley Sebastian-Jones

Robbery *

Sentence

20 months detention in a young offenders' institution suspended for 18 months, 200 hours unpaid work, rehabilitation course, 9pm-6am curfew for 2 months

On July 11, 2025, at lunchtime in the waiting room at Carmarthen bus station, Ashley Sebastian-Jones, then 17, stared at the victim for several minutes, locked the door, approached him, slapped him forcefully to the face, grabbed him by the neck and squeezed, snatched his fake Louis Vuitton-branded bag containing a bank card and other possessions, and threatened to stab him if he called the police. The incident occurred in front of other passengers over an argument about an Xbox game. He allowed the victim's girlfriend to retrieve some items before fleeing. Reported to police; he handed himself in on September 3, 2025, and answered no comment in interview.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and low-level Tourette's; on medication. Seven prior convictions for 12 offences including batteries, breaching criminal behaviour order, racially-aggravated public disorder, and possession of offensive weapon (12-month conditional discharge in 2024). Judge noted he was showing off and exerting dominance; accepted genuine remorse and change in attitude.

20 Mar 2026

Mark Green

Assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Mark Green, 38, of no fixed abode, throttled, bit, and assaulted his ex-partner on Christmas Day after she invited him to stay over the festive period.

Has a previous manslaughter conviction in Ireland.

20 Mar 2026

Prasad Saravanan

Sexual grooming *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

Prasad Saravanan, 24, of Swansea, groomed a 13-year-old girl he met while working in a shop, later contacting her via Snapchat and WhatsApp.

Attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl to his home for sexual activity, but the girl’s mother uncovered the plan and alerted police.

20 Mar 2026

Talha Ahmadzai

Rape *

Sentence

21 years and seven months imprisonment

Talha Ahmadzai, 33, of Haverfordwest, raped a woman and a schoolboy and attempted to rape a schoolgirl in Wales.

Pleaded guilty to multiple charges as an offender of particular concern. Deportation is being considered.

20 Mar 2026

Conor Abraham

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On August 16, 2025, Conor Abraham, 27, turned up at his mother's house in Swansea demanding money. When she refused, having given him money the day before, he became aggressive, searched the property, kicked and spat in her face, repeatedly slapped her, threw a heavy foot stool at her causing a fractured left forearm, smashed a picture frame, and prevented her from leaving. A neighbour called the police; Abraham fled but was caught. The victim required hospital treatment and an X-ray confirmed the fracture.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Sentenced in absentia. Made subject to a 10-year restraining order banning contact with his mother. Currently serving a concurrent 16-month sentence for inflicting grievous bodily harm.

19 Mar 2026

Christopher Cole

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Christopher Cole, 48, of Maplestead Road, Dagenham, London, drove over 200 miles from London to Aberystwyth, west Wales, on the night of September 30, 2024. He disabled the burglar alarm by cutting wires in the external box, smashed glass door panels and windows, damaged a rear fire door, and conducted an untidy search inside CEF Electrical on Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate. He stole 475 power tools and other items valued at over £29,000. DNA from a broken window and CCTV footage of a white vehicle registered to him linked him to the crime. Weeks earlier, he targeted a CEF branch in Wimbledon, London, with two others, stealing tools worth £14,500, for which he received a suspended sentence.

Pleaded guilty. Extensive criminal record with 37 previous convictions for 66 offences, including 21 burglaries. Judge noted the burglary was professionally-planned and aggravated by antecedents, but progress under prior suspended sentence for Wimbledon burglary justified suspension.

19 Mar 2026

Darren Lewis

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On January 22, 2026, police executed a search warrant at the Port Talbot home of Darren Lewis following information from examining a drug dealer's phone. Bags of white powder (3.5g of cocaine), cash, a phone, and weighing scales were found in his bedroom. Messages on his phone revealed incoming and outgoing drug messages, including bulk purchases of cocaine. He claimed the cocaine was for personal use but admitted sorting out mates and keeping what was left.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Three previous convictions for four offences including simple possession of cannabis from 2015. Former council refuse collector under pressure looking after younger brother. Heavy user of cocaine and cannabis.

18 Mar 2026

Dre Lewis

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

21-year-old Dre Lewis was asleep in another bedroom during the January 22, 2026, police search of the shared Port Talbot home. His phone was seized and examined, revealing his involvement in his brother's cocaine supply operation. He admitted knowing about the dealing and assisting on occasions.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. No previous convictions. Assisted brother in limited way by allowing use of his phone, counting money, buying snap-grip bags, and chasing debts. Drifting into adulthood without job or purpose but realises need to change.

18 Mar 2026

Scott Parry

Affray *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

On February 19, 2026, Scott Parry, 41, of Croft Street, Dyfatty, Swansea, attended a block of flats on Griffiths John Street in Swansea. He knocked on a door, leading to a verbal altercation with males inside. Parry pulled a machete from his waistband and waved it in the communal corridor as other tenants passed through. He then left the scene. Police used facial recognition on CCTV to identify and arrest him, but the machete was not recovered. Prior to this, on February 12, 16, and 17, 2026, Parry stole clothes and items worth over £600 from a Matalan shop in Swansea to fund his crack cocaine addiction following a relapse after a relationship ended. Defence claimed he went to the flat over a misdelivered bank card and faced men with metal poles, but he should have resolved it differently.

Pleaded guilty to affray, possession of an offensive weapon, and three counts of theft from a shop. Has 42 previous convictions for 117 offences. Judge noted no prospect of rehabilitation at present. With one-third discount for guilty pleas, 8 months for the affray and weapon possession, 2 months consecutive for shoplifting. Will serve 40% in custody before release on licence.

17 Mar 2026

Mike Jones

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Mike Jones, previously known as Mark Baker, engaged in sexual conversations online with decoys posing as 14-year-old girls on social media sites Mingle and Just Say Hi in February 2026. Using the alias 'Ugly Duckling', he provided his mobile number, asked sexual questions, requested underwear pictures, and made inappropriate comments despite being informed of their ages. The decoys, operated by paedophile hunters, confronted him at his home on February 20, leading to his arrest. This offending breached a prior sexual harm prevention order from April 2024 for similar attempts to engage in sexual communications with decoys aged 12-14. Jones has a history including a suspended sentence in 2015 at Shrewsbury Crown Court for causing the death of a cyclist.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. One-third discount applied for guilty pleas. Six months of previously suspended 16-month sentence activated consecutively. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Subject to 10-year sexual harm prevention order and sex offenders' register.

16 Mar 2026

Kyle Anthony Jones

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On August 22, 2023, police executed a search warrant at Kyle Anthony Jones' house in Morriston following intelligence about child sexual abuse images uploaded to a social media account linked to the address. Officers seized devices containing 838 Category A indecent images and videos of the most serious sexual abuse and rape, 417 Category B images, 1,334 Category C images, bestiality images, and prohibited images of children. Among the images was one of a male believed to be Jones sitting on a sofa with a young unidentified girl whose top was lifted up. Jones had shared Category A indecent images via the Telegram app and used a VPN for anonymous browsing and cleaning software to scrub his internet history. The offending commenced shortly after his previous SHPO and sex offenders registration period ended in 2019.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of Categories A, B and C, distributing indecent images of Categories A, B and C, possession of extreme pornography, and possession of prohibited images of children. Received one-third discount for guilty pleas. Made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and placed on the sex offenders register for life. Prior convictions from 2014 resulted in a three-year community order and five-year SHPO.

14 Mar 2026

Joshua Hyett

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

On December 28, 2025, Joshua Hyett was involved in a minor collision between two BMW cars in Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan area of Swansea, witnessed by police. Suspicious of his behaviour, officers searched his car and found seven boxes of diazepam (196 tablets) and cannabis. Hyett was in possession of three more boxes of diazepam, 7.2g of cocaine, and almost £600 in cash. His phone contained messages relating to drug supply over the previous six months. He refused a blood test for drugs.

Pleaded guilty. 20% discount applied for guilty pleas. Disqualified from driving for 31 months. Judge commented on his selfishness in taking drugs affecting innocent people.

13 Mar 2026

Daniel Blair

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

2 years and 4 weeks imprisonment

Daniel Blair, a 37-year-old Birmingham City fan from Wharrad Close, Redditch, who has a drink problem, was heavily intoxicated prior to the Blues' Championship away match at Swansea City on January 17, 2026. He slapped a 16-year-old boy on the back of the head before grabbing him from behind in a chokehold, lifting him off his feet in front of the victim's family and other supporters. Upon arrest, police found three snap-seal bags of cocaine on him, and he offered to supply 20 bags to officers. He later urinated in his police cell. The attack had a severe psychological impact on the victim, affecting his appetite, sleep, education, and causing ongoing choking sensations and nervousness in public.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, possessing cocaine and criminal damage. Banned for 3 years from attending regulated football matches and from being within 3 miles of St. Andrew's Stadium at match times. Has 16 previous offences including assaults, class A drug supply and public disorder. Deeply ashamed, influenced by alcohol problem.

12 Mar 2026

Akter Husain Begum

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 250 hours unpaid work, rehabilitation course

On January 10, 2022, the 31-year-old defendant from Tydraw Street, Port Talbot, befriended a vulnerable woman with learning difficulties who had taken the wrong bus and missed the last train home. At a cafe table with a male associate, he gave her cigarettes and repeatedly asked for sex despite her refusals. When she stood up, he grabbed her, patted her bottom, kissed her neck and cheek, pinned her against a wall, and sexually assaulted her by putting his hands down her trousers and inside her knickers. The victim pushed him away, ran to a nearby house, and police were called. DNA evidence matched the defendant, who was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. No previous convictions. 10% discount for guilty plea. Registered sex offender for 10 years. Restraining order for 5 years banning contact with victim.

12 Mar 2026

Zack Mason

Causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit of a specified drug *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On December 7, 2025, at around 5.30pm in Port Talbot, Zack Mason, an unaccompanied learner driver aged 20 at the time, pulled out of the car park of Blanco's hotel in his mother's Skoda Fabia and drove 25 metres along Water Street. He struck 85-year-old Noel Crowley, who was established on an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and visible to drivers. Mr Crowley hit the windscreen, went onto the bonnet, and came to rest on the road three meters from impact. He sustained severe head injuries, rib and pelvis fractures, and died three days later in hospital. Mason's blood test showed 2.3mg of cannabis per 100ml of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2mg. He had last consumed cannabis two days prior and admitted it was a stupid mistake to drive unaccompanied. His provisional licence was revoked in 2022 for driving without insurance.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit of a specified drug, and to causing death while driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. One-third discount for guilty pleas. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Banned from driving for 7 years and must pass extended test.

12 Mar 2026

Stacey May June Edwards

Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014 *

Sentence

Confiscation order of £129,873.41 (part of total), £2,000 fine, and £8,000 in costs (part of total)

Stacey May June Edwards, along with Peter John Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014. Confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

10 Mar 2026

Sian Eleri Thomas

Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014 *

Sentence

Confiscation order of £129,873.41 (part of total), £2,000 fine, and £8,000 in costs (part of total)

Sian Eleri Thomas, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014. Confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

10 Mar 2026

Peter John Edwards

Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014 *

Sentence

Confiscation order of £129,873.41 (part of total), £2,000 fine, and £8,000 in costs (part of total)

Peter John Edwards, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014. Confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

10 Mar 2026

David Malcolm James Thomas

Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014 *

Sentence

Confiscation order of £129,873.41 (part of total), £2,000 fine, and £8,000 in costs (part of total)

David Malcolm James Thomas, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, and Sian Eleri Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014. Confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

10 Mar 2026

Daniel Joseph Blair

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

2 years and 4 weeks imprisonment

On January 17, 2026, Daniel Joseph Blair, a 37-year-old Birmingham City supporter from Wharrad Close, Redditch, West Midlands, heavily intoxicated, slapped a 16-year-old boy on the back of the head and then seized him around the neck and throat in a chokehold from behind during a Championship fixture against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium, lifting the child off his feet. The boy's family and nearby supporters tried to free him, but Blair maintained the hold. Following arrest, he was found with three snap-seal bags of cocaine and behaved disruptively at Swansea Central police station, offering to supply cocaine and urinating in his cell. The assault caused severe psychological impact on the victim, affecting his nervousness, appetite, sleep, education, and attendance at football matches, with ongoing choking sensations.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, possession of cocaine, and criminal damage. One-third discount applied for guilty pleas. No separate penalty for cocaine possession. Subject to a three-year football banning order.

8 Mar 2026

Martin O’Reilly

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Martin O’Reilly, 24, of Tyle Teg, Clydach, Swansea Valley, was involved in supplying cocaine over a 10-month period and cannabis over the preceding two weeks, as evidenced by messages on his seized phone. Police entered his rented Airbnb in Morriston on March 29, 2025, searching for an unrelated person, and discovered a phone and a small quantity of crack cocaine. O’Reilly arrived, let himself in, and was arrested. He provided a prepared statement denying involvement and answered no comment in interview. He has no previous convictions and is a father-of-two who has since found work as a plasterer.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to complete a rehabilitation course and 250 hours of unpaid work. No separate penalty for possession. Judge noted it was a difficult decision and emphasized how close he came to immediate custody.

8 Mar 2026

Jake Andrew Price

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jake Andrew Price, 31, of Harvey Crescent, Sandfields, Port Talbot, carried out a campaign of harassment against two women following tumultuous relationships. For the first victim, after their relationship ended in November 2024, he repeatedly called her from different numbers, leading to a two-year restraining order in February 2025. In January 2026, he approached her at a Morrisons store in Port Talbot, then continued calling and messaging via friends. For the second victim, under a seven-year restraining order from prior harassment including calls, messages, home visits, stalking, and abusive comments, he contacted her on 5 February 2026. He met her at Aberavon Liberal Club, snatched her phone, struck her face, and later broke into her home at night, jumping on her bed and shouting. The next day, he called repeatedly, admitting to a sex act while watching her sleep. He used multiple phones, including his mother's. Arrested on 10 February 2026, he denied allegations in a prepared statement.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of breaching a restraining order. Has 10 previous convictions for 13 offences. Judge described behaviour as spiteful, calculating, and immature. Mental health issues, drugs, and alcohol contributed. One-third discount for guilty pleas applied. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence.

6 Mar 2026

Declan Fearn

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ketamine and cannabis *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On February 9, 2026, police examined a drug user's phone in custody and found messages between the user and Declan Fearn's Facebook account relating to drug supply, making the 28-year-old a suspect. The next day, officers spotted him in Bethania Terrace, Cwmavon, Afan Valley; he fled but was caught and arrested. His phone contained messages about 'flake' (cocaine), 'weed' (cannabis), and 21g of ketamine for sale. A search of his home in Morfa Glas, Glynneath, Neath Valley recovered weighing scales and snap-seal bags; small amount of cannabis attributed to his partner. He answered 'no comment' in interview.

Pleaded guilty. Eight previous convictions for 10 offences as a youth, none for drug matters. Difficult upbringing, abuse from mother, cannabis user from early age, addicted to cocaine and turned to dealing to fund habit. Working towards Construction Skills Certification Card for employment upon release. Judge Paul Thomas KC noted involvement in Class A drug supply carried risk of prison for easy money.

4 Mar 2026

Leon Kidner

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On 13 June 2025, Leon Kidner, aged 34 from Pendine, Carmarthenshire, walked with a 15-year-old girl to a caravan in Pendine where he gave her alcohol and cannabis. He asked her to have sex, which she refused, but raped her after she fell asleep.

Convicted by jury of rape and 2 counts of assault by penetration after denying charges. Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life, register as sex offender for life, restraining order for life.

3 Mar 2026

February 2026 10 cases

Leof Sceaga

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Leof Sceaga, 57, of Cysgod-y-Cwm, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, was found to possess over 800 indecent images and videos of child sexual abuse across categories A, B, and C, plus extreme pornography including bestiality, on his laptop and hard drive. Police discovered the laptop actively downloading such material on May 8, 2025, following intelligence. Internet history showed searches like 'kiddie porn' and 'paedo centre webcam'. After release under investigation and a sexual harm prevention order on November 5, 2025, monitoring alerts in November and December led to further seizures before Christmas, revealing additional indecent images, an undeclared mobile phone, and an undeclared bank account. He breached the order and notification requirements.

Pleaded guilty. One-quarter discount applied. Judge Geraint Walters noted the defendant's predilection for indecent images and failure to learn from prior sentences. Will serve up to half in custody, remainder on licence. Registered sex offender for life.

27 Feb 2026

Marius Tanase

Assault by beating *

Sentence

2-year community order

On May 21, 2025, in Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, Marius Tanase argued with his partner, grabbed her around the neck, and lifted her off the floor. Two female neighbours intervened; he spat in one neighbour's face and chased the other around the block with a metal baseball bat, kicking her to the head. He threatened to bring associates to stab and kill everyone before fleeing. He was arrested later that night near a supermarket.

Must complete a rehabilitation course, 150 hours of unpaid work, and 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement. Pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating. No previous convictions. Dealt with father's recent death by turning to alcohol but now abstinent for nine months. Does not wish to return to Wales.

26 Feb 2026

Thomas Morgan

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years and 136 days

On March 2024, Thomas Morgan, 29, of Penyrheol Road, Gorseinon, shook his five-month-old stepson Jensen-Lee Dougal violently in a fit of rage at the family home on Players Avenue in Clydach, Swansea Valley, following a 90-minute abusive text argument with his ex-partner Georgia Griffiths. The baby suffered catastrophic brain injuries akin to those from high-velocity road traffic collisions or falls from height, including bleeding on the brain, in the spinal column, behind the eyes, multiple rib fractures, and damage to elbow and ankle joints. Morgan lied, claiming the injuries resulted from the baby choking on sick and his attempts to save him by shaking and performing CPR. Neighbours called 999, paramedics performed CPR for 45 minutes, and the baby was rushed to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where life support was withdrawn the next day, and he died in his mother's arms.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury of murder and one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Sentencing remarks by Mrs Justice Stacey highlighted the devastation to the family and the betrayal of trust in caring for the baby.

25 Feb 2026

Yogesh Parmar

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Yogesh Parmar raped his victim and subjected her to a sustained campaign of coercive and controlling behaviour. He physically assaulted her, prevented her from leaving his home, and threatened to destroy her property, leaving her in fear of violence on multiple occasions.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted by jury on January 26.

23 Feb 2026

Simon Morgan

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Simon Morgan committed a rape against a woman, and while already serving a 14-year prison sentence for a previous offense against another woman, another victim found the strength to come forward.

Was already serving a 14-year prison sentence when sentenced for committing another rape.

18 Feb 2026

Nathan Bantick

Assault *

Sentence

imprisonment

Nathan Bantick once attacked two massage parlour workers who were unhappy at their work by punching them while wearing a Santa hat, claiming he hadn't had his full half hour; he has now targeted a teenager and is imprisoned again.

Wore a Santa hat as he punched two women at a massage parlour, claiming he hadn't had his full half hour; now behind bars again after targeting a teenager.

18 Feb 2026

Dean Mayze

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On December 10, 2022, at the Hafan y Coed Centre in Abercraf, which he operated, Dean Mayze threw a corrosive chemical from a blue container at guest Kiefer Price after Price kicked down a locked shed door to retrieve his bikes due to dissatisfaction with his uninhabitable room lacking proper bathing facilities and heating. The liquid hit Price's face, nose, and eyes, causing chemical injuries including corneal defects and abrasions, requiring intensive treatment to prevent permanent eyesight loss. Mayze fled the UK, evading arrest for nearly three years, travelling through France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and was eventually extradited from Romania in July 2025.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. Has four previous convictions, including a relevant wounding offence in 2013. Judge described it as a 'particularly wicked way' of inciting violence. Restraining order for three years preventing approach to victim.

18 Feb 2026

Darren Steel

Murder *

Sentence

life in prison

Darren Steel repeatedly punched his brother Martin in the face and smashed his voice box in the victim's own home, then left him to die. Moments later, when caught by police, he appeared shocked and then appeared to apologise.

Subjected his older brother Martin to a horrific beating then left him to die.

18 Feb 2026

Jack Haynes

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Jack Haynes, 23, of Brynhyfryd Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, was involved in supplying cocaine and running a separate cannabis-dealing operation. Identified from messages on a seized phone during a police drugs investigation in Swansea. His home was searched in November, revealing 21g of cannabis, weighing scales, cannabis edibles, and £350 in cash. Messages showed his coordination of deliveries handled by co-defendant Liam Davies and supply to another dealer, Oliver Nancarrow. Began as a recreational user but escalated due to increasing debts following the death of a close friend.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, simple possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property (cash). One previous unrelated conviction from 2017. Character references including from a sitting MP. Drug use escalated after death of a close friend leading to debts and dealing.

13 Feb 2026

Martin O'brien

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On June 11, 2025, in Harlow, Essex, Martin O'Brien was found lying in the middle of the road, appearing under the influence of drink or drugs. A Good Samaritan stopped to help and called 999, but O'Brien entered the driver's seat, started the car, and drove away despite attempts to stop him. The car was found damaged two miles away with O'Brien inside. He was arrested, refused to provide a specimen for analysis, and claimed no memory of the events, suggesting a possible heart attack. Bailed to Chelmsford court but failed to appear. On November 5, 2025, in Sandfields, Port Talbot, police responded to a disturbance; O'Brien fled, was chased, struggled aggressively with officers, and was found carrying a Stanley-type knife, which he claimed was for cutting carpets and lino.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking, failing to provide a sample for analysis, and possession of a bladed article. Has 32 previous convictions for 86 offences including robbery and aggravated vehicle taking. Ordered to pay £550 in compensation to the car owner. Will serve up to half in prison before release on licence.

13 Feb 2026

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