Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 556 verdicts at Swansea Crown Court (Swansea). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Sentencing date not recorded 6 cases

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Matthew Samuel

Stalking involving serious alarm or distress and breach of restraining order *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment for stalking and 2 years 3 months for breach of restraining order, to run concurrently

Matthew Samuel harassed his former partner after release from prison in March 2025, despite a restraining order. He called her up to 75 times a day from withheld numbers, sent messages, contacted her on Facebook and TikTok under fake names, attended her children's school wearing a balaclava, and made threats including to murder her and 'You are mine. You will always be mine'. He was arrested in October 2025 and January 2026, breaching bail conditions. Victim reported feeling frightened, powerless, constantly watched, and struggling to sleep.

Pleaded guilty. Has 31 previous convictions for 52 offences, including stalking and harassment. Judge Paul Thomas KC noted his jealousy, immaturity and risk to women. One-quarter discount applied for guilty pleas. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Restraining order remains until 2029.

walesupdates.uk

Source last checked 10 Oct 2026

Mattie Tomassen

Possession of indecent images *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Mattie Tomassen was arrested on March 19 after police seized a Motorola phone and found a secure folder he refused to unlock. Police later found chat messages in which he referred to images in the secure folder. He was arrested again on July 9 after monitoring software alerted police to his accessing X and viewing child abuse material. Forensic examination found 12 images of young boys being sexually abused, including two Category A images showing rape.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order and possession of indecent images of categories A, B and C. Received a one-third discount for his guilty pleas. The judge said the children in the images were real youngsters being abused to satisfy the 'unhealthy, degenerate, and lustful demands' of people like him.

walesonline.co.uk

Checked against source 20 Oct 2026

Maximin Carter

Possessing prohibited weapon and offensive weapons *

Sentence

five and a half years imprisonment

Maximin Carter stored an arsenal of weapons at his former partner’s home in Abergwynfi, Neath Port Talbot. His former partner contacted police on Valentine’s Day after discovering items she suspected could be explosive devices and believing the property had been booby-trapped. Carter had been living there without consent in breach of a non-molestation order. A major incident was declared, military specialists deployed, and neighbours evacuated. No explosives were found, but officers recovered an air rifle, four telescopic truncheons, a ninja sword, a knuckleduster and a substantial amount of ammunition. Carter confirmed the items belonged to him and has an interest in arms and weaponry.

Pleaded guilty. Will serve 40% in custody with remainder on licence. Previous conviction in 1998 for cannabis possession and 2009 caution for offensive weapon.

walesupdates.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Michael Barrow

Fraud Act offences *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Michael Barrow established an illicit streaming service, MB Streams, that broadcast Premier League football matches to over 2,000 subscribers using pre-loaded Firesticks. He earned over £200,000 from the operation and went to considerable lengths to evade detection, instructing customers to disguise payments as purchases of retro football kits. Barrow had been given a clear warning to stop his illegal activity but chose to continue.

Pleaded guilty to three Fraud Act offences. Operated illegal streaming service MB Streams with over 2,000 subscribers, earning over £200,000. Previously warned to stop but continued.

express.co.uk

Checked against source 10 Oct 2026

Melissa Barry

Possession of THC with intent to supply *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Melissa Barry, 33, of Mayals, was the partner of Darren Phillips. She appeared at court via prison videolink. Phone evidence showed she had helped weigh and distribute drugs from a property in West Cross. She answered 'no comment' in police interview but later pleaded guilty to possession of THC edibles with intent to supply. Her role was peripheral and she had no previous criminal record.

Pleaded guilty to possession of THC with intent to supply. Received a one-third discount. Described by the recorder as 'very much on the periphery' of the operation. Ordered to complete a rehabilitation course. No previous convictions.

walesupdates.uk

Source last checked 10 Oct 2026

Menkories Sahle

Public indecency *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Menkories Sahle was convicted of public indecency after performing indecent acts on Swansea beach and in a city park in front of joggers. He was jailed for 15 months at Swansea Crown Court.

Convicted of public indecency.

dailystar.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 29 Aug 2026

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About Swansea Crown Court

Swansea Crown Court, located in Swansea, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 556 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Swansea area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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