Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 705 verdicts at Swansea Crown Court (Swansea). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Ian Anthony Harris

Distributing and possessing indecent images of a child *

Sentence

eight months in prison

Ian Anthony Harris downloaded 18 indecent images of children, including one Category A (most extreme), onto his desktop computer after visiting internet sex chatrooms. He also shared a Category B image after a request in a chatroom. South Wales Police were alerted to activity on February 10, 2017, at his home in the Ravenhill area of Swansea, where the images were found.

Pleaded guilty to one count of distributing an indecent image of a child and three counts of possessing indecent images. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Prior life sentence for murder in 1988; released in 2006 and recalled to prison.

1 Jan 0001

Jac Cadman

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Jac Cadman, 23, of Florence Road, Ammanford, was arrested on March 13 in the Blaenymaes area of Swansea while sitting in a parked Renault on Pentregethin Road. He was found carrying 28g of cocaine and £470 in cash. His phone contained evidence of involvement in cocaine supply, including messages about waiting to collect a delivery for onward distribution. A search of his home uncovered £1,620 in cash and $1,330 in US currency.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. No previous convictions. Sentence includes one-third discount for guilty plea. Will serve no more than half in custody before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

Jac Davies

Theft and fraud by false representation *

Sentence

21-month suspended jail sentence, 200 hours unpaid work, and a rehabilitation course

Jac Davies, business opportunities manager at Cardigan Castle Enterprises from 2017, stole nearly £40,000 from the charity over two years. He used four methods: claiming over £4,000 in false expenses for an online course, diverting over £2,000 from the online shop to his own PayPal account, using the charity's corporate credit card for £29,000 in personal spending at places like Tesco, Next, iTunes, and Celtic Manor hotel, and keeping over £5,000 from the on-site charity shop cash. The total taken was £39,161. Trustees repeatedly raised concerns between 2017 and 2019, but Davies made excuses. A full investigation followed a police report, uncovering the crimes.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation and two counts of theft. Judge Paul Thomas described Davies as a 'thoroughly dishonest individual' and said his behaviour was a 'sustained course of deliberate dishonest conduct'. Davies lodged £40,000 with his solicitors to reimburse the charity or its insurers.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Rogers

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

18 months in prison

On April 28, 2024, Daniel Rogers and his partner were staying at an Airbnb in the Neath area after drinking. A verbal row escalated, with Rogers becoming aggressive, screaming in her face, grabbing her, throwing her onto the bed, and strangling her with both hands around her throat until she lost consciousness and could not breathe. She initially claimed consensual sexual activity but later disclosed the truth after another incident in August 2024. Recorder Greg Bull KC described his record for violence as appalling and noted strangulation is not permitted even with consent.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Has 26 previous convictions for 27 offences, including battery of a former partner, assaulting emergency workers, assault occasioning actual bodily harm on the same victim, and sending threatening communications. Sentence reduced by 10 per cent for guilty plea. Will serve up to half in custody before being released on licence.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Thomas

Robbery *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment plus 14 months consecutive (overall 70 months)

Daniel Thomas, aged 40, carried out two knifepoint robberies at convenience stores in the Aberavon area in March 2026. On 18 March he robbed a CostCutter store of about £500 using a knife. On 25 March he robbed a Premier Store of £500-£800, assaulting two staff members and threatening to stab them. He was arrested on 27 March after CCTV and phone evidence linked him to the offences.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery, two counts of robbery, and two counts of possession of a bladed article. Has 26 previous convictions for 73 offences. Recorder noted terrifying experience for victims and defendant's increasing confidence from first robbery.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Michael Barton

Sexual assault and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

A former soldier from Llandeilo, Darren Michael Barton, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for committing child sex offences against a 10-year-old girl. The case, heard at Swansea Crown Court, highlights the devastating long-term impact of such crimes on young victims. Barton, aged 28 and residing in Bushton, Taliaris, denied all charges but was found guilty following a trial. The offences involved sexual assault and inciting the child to indulge in sexual activity with him. Judge Geraint Walters, presiding over the case, emphasised the severity of the crimes during sentencing, stating that Barton had shown no remorse for his actions. 'Offences of this type always leave lifelong marks. There will be a time when it all comes back to her,' the judge remarked, referring to the victim's enduring harm. The court imposed additional measures to protect the public post-release. Barton will be on licence for 12 months after serving his nine-year term. A sexual harm prevention order was issued, restricting his access to children, and he has been ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

Former soldier. Denied all charges but found guilty after trial. Judge Geraint Walters noted Barton showed no remorse. Additional licence period of 12 months, sexual harm prevention order imposed, and lifelong sex offender registration required.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Phillips

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On 6 March, police stopped a vehicle on Vicarage Road, Morriston, driven by Darren Phillips with passenger Thomas Chislett. The 39-year-old had around £3,500 worth of cocaine in the car, including 84g at 79% purity, along with 170g of benzocaine cutting agent, scales, and £120 cash. Further wraps at 11% purity were on the centre console. Phillips also had £490 cash on his person. A search of his West Cross home shared with partner Melissa Barry uncovered 145 packets of THC edibles and jars worth £1,600. Phone analysis showed he was en route to a customer and that Barry had assisted in weighing and distributing drugs. Phillips admitted the bag was his but denied dealing, later pleading guilty. He accumulated debts and began supplying a drug he was addicted to.

Former Tata Steel employee who turned to drug dealing due to debts. Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of THC, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property. Received a one-third discount for his pleas. Two previous convictions for non-drug offences.

1 Jan 0001

Damian Douglas

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

six months imprisonment

Damian Douglas' BMW was caught speeding twice on the same day on 30 October 2018 while travelling from the west Midlands to Wales. He named his recently deceased friend Rebecca Derrick as the driver on the police forms to avoid penalty points. He maintained the lie despite police investigations disproving it, including mobile phone tracking and ANPR evidence. The deception caused additional stress to the deceased's family.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of doing an act intended to pervert the course of justice. Had 14 previous convictions for 20 offences. Judge Paul Thomas QC described it as a 'wicked lie' and 'sick deception'.

1 Jan 0001

Damian Hurford

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

12-month community order, incorporating a 12-month mental health treatment requirement and 20 days of rehabilitation activities

Damian Hurford, a 19-year-old resident of Cwmllynfell, was found in possession of indecent images of children on his mobile phone. On 17 May 2023, police attended his home following intelligence about a Dropbox account linked to him containing indecent images. A forensic examination revealed two Category A images—the most serious classification—including a video of a girl aged 12 to 14 performing a sex act on herself, and five Category C indecent images. Further borderline images were discovered on his Snapchat account. Hurford claimed he had purchased the phone second-hand and the images must have been left by the previous owner, but he pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children. No prior convictions. Judge Huw Rees emphasised the ongoing harm to the child victims. Defending barrister described Hurford as a quiet, simple, and somewhat naïve individual with a difficult background.

1 Jan 0001

David Lake

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

25 years in prison with a two-year licence period for a special custodial sentence

David Lake subjected two young girls to sexual abuse some two decades ago, including giving one victim a sexually transmitted disease. He threatened and intimidated the victims to keep them silent. The offending came to light in recent years after the victims came forward. Lake, of Glan y Wern Road, Trallwn, Swansea, was convicted at trial and returned for sentencing.

Previously convicted at trial of seven counts of indecent assault, sexual intercourse with a child under 13, rape, and attempted indecent assault. Judge described him as a 'typical pathetic paedophile'. Must serve two-thirds of custodial term before Parole Board consideration. Previous convictions include GBH with intent. Subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention order and lifetime sex offender registration.

1 Jan 0001

David Dallimore

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

On November 24, 2019, David Dallimore crashed his silver Toyota into a parked Toyota Aygo on Heol Cadifor in Penlan, Swansea, pushing it into a wall. He fled the scene. When questioned by police he falsely named Matthew Miller (his partner's cousin, who was on licence after release from prison) as the driver. Miller was arrested and at risk of recall to prison. Dallimore later confessed at the police station. He was sentenced on or around 12 March 2020.

Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and perverting the course of justice. Judge Paul Thomas QC noted the lie was 'particularly spiteful'. One-third discount for guilty pleas applied. Also disqualified from driving for 26 weeks (extended by 10 weeks).

1 Jan 0001

David Wyn Williams

Rape and sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

David Wyn Williams, aged 43, from Borth, Ceredigion, committed serious sexual offences against two children during their childhood. The non-recent abuse came to light following a disclosure by one victim, prompting an investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police. Despite the absence of DNA evidence, Detective Constable Lynette Jones identified a second victim and gathered evidence with the help of INTERPOL and Portuguese authorities. Williams was charged with two counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and two counts of sexual activity with a child. His trial took place at Swansea Crown Court in May 2024, and after three hours of deliberation, the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on two counts of rape and two counts of sexual activity with a child. He was sentenced shortly after.

Found guilty after trial at Swansea Crown Court. Placed on the Sex Offender Register and made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Detective Inspector Sam Gregory commended the victims' bravery.

1 Jan 0001

David Nigel Dallimore

Making threats with a bladed article *

Sentence

18 months in prison

On 13 March 2025, David Nigel Dallimore was invited to the home of Sian Lewis in Swansea where they drank and had sex. The next day he bombarded her with messages, arrived at her Manselton home demanding to know who was inside, and later returned armed with a chef’s knife. He threatened David Evan Turner, attempted to force him to place his hands on the worktop to be stabbed, slapped him, claimed he had served time for murder and had access to firearms, then forced Turner to drive him away in a van. Armed police stopped the vehicle. Dallimore has prior convictions including for perverting the course of justice.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, making threats with a bladed article in a private place, harassment, and battery. Judge Huw Rees described actions as “inexplicable and bizarre” and stressed courts must treat knife threats seriously. One-quarter discount for guilty pleas applied; will serve up to half in custody.

1 Jan 0001

David Richard Mansel William Lee Smith

Possessing indecent images and producing cannabis *

Sentence

nine months in prison

Police searched David Richard Mansel William Lee Smith's home in Vivian Park Drive, Sandfields, Port Talbot, in October 2020 following information from a paedophile hunter group. He was arrested for child grooming and surrendered a phone, laptop, and PlayStation. Further search revealed a small cannabis production setup with five living plants and three harvested, plus a 'doll-sized sex doll'. An undeclared phone was found with two films of child abuse, including one over six minutes showing a toddler aged 2-4 being raped. Grooming charge discontinued.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing an indecent image and one count of producing cannabis. Credit given for guilty pleas (a quarter for indecent images, a third for cannabis). Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Placed on sex offenders register for 10 years and subject to sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Judge noted no prospect of rehabilitation due to prior convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Dominic Jeary

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years in prison

On November 26, police attended Dominic Jeary's address at Precelly Place, Milford Haven, but he refused entry and fled through an alleyway, discarding contents of his pockets over a fence. Officers recovered £600 cash, a snapbag of white powder, wallet with £4.95 and 20€, and ID card. Search uncovered 9.27 grams of cocaine (street value £840-£1,050), 4.7 grams of cannabis (£50), three nitrous oxide canisters, three mobile phones, and three sets of weighing scales. Phone analysis showed active involvement in cocaine dealing prior to arrest.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Had 12 previous convictions spanning 24 offences. Defence cited gambling, drug use, job loss, and family bereavement leading to debt and dealing. Judge Catherine Richards: 'You must have known if you were caught you would face a term of immediate imprisonment.' Subsequently ordered to pay £2,374 confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Jan 0001

Dennis Brian Connor

Consenting or conniving in illegal waste disposal without environmental permit *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months plus 100 hours unpaid work

Knowingly allowed the disposal of controlled waste without an environmental permit at sites in Resolven and Skewen. Transported large volumes of municipal waste from Swansea and Carmarthen areas, refuse derived fuel, oily scrapyard waste from Birmingham to Pentwyn Farm, Skewen, and buried waste at Old Rheola Works, Resolven. Investigation began spring 2016.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of consenting or conniving in offences by his company, DBC Site Services 2005 Ltd. Proceeds of Crime: benefit £1,121,554.75, ordered to pay £177,908.13 within three months or 21 months default imprisonment.

1 Jan 0001

Dawn Lewis

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

20 months in prison suspended for 24 months

Dawn Lewis, aged 55, assisted her sons Darren and Dre Lewis in their cocaine supply operation by allowing her bank account to be used for payments, selling deals under their instruction, and chasing debts. Police found messages on phones seized from her sons linking her to the operation. A search of her home in Aberavon recovered eight small snap-seal bags of cocaine, empty bags, and £1,075 in cash. She had previously pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. One previous conviction unrelated to drugs. Mental health issues and vulnerabilities considered; ordered to complete a rehabilitation course and mental health treatment requirement.

1 Jan 0001

Dean Evans

Proceeds of Crime Act (drug trafficking) *

Sentence

Confiscation order for £33,337.37; 1 year imprisonment in default

Dean Evans, 44, of St Clements Park, Freystrop, was stopped by police on Holyland Road, Pembroke, on January 2. Officers found approximately one kilogram of cocaine and 5.4 kilograms of cannabis in his vehicle, with a combined potential street value of up to £185,000. A mobile phone revealed a 'dealer's list' and messages directing other dealers. He had 23 previous convictions for 62 offences. At a subsequent Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, his available assets were calculated at £33,337.37 and a confiscation order was made for that amount.

Already serving an 8-year sentence for possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. The court found he benefited from criminal conduct by £496,533.94. Given three months to pay.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua John Sawyer

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

2 years 4 months imprisonment

Sawyer conspired with Matthew Holloway and Ashley Keith Harris to commit vehicle record fraud. He used his car sales business to benefit from the fraudulent alterations. Sawyer gained about £75,000.

Conspiracy to commit fraud. Involved in motor trade. Gained about £75,000. No previous convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Hayman

Bribery *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Joshua Hayman, 33, was involved in bribery at Bessemer Close Commercial Recycling Centre, exploiting position to deprive Cardiff Council of income through misrepresented waste amounts, causing £417,000 losses. Part of South Wales Police investigation under Bribery Act starting 2017 after whistleblower. Cash seized from home.

Pleaded guilty to charges of bribery.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Cullen

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On 6 December 2025, Joseph Cullen stabbed Jonathan Yeandle twice in the back with a large knife outside St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Swansea. The victim fled but was chased by Cullen. The attack followed a street argument between Yeandle and Rebecca Stubbs, which arose after Yeandle failed to retrieve stolen belongings for Stubbs. Cullen and Stubbs were later arrested. Cullen has eight previous convictions covering 66 offences, including assault and weapons possession.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and possession of a knife. The judge commented that only luck prevented a life sentence for murder. Sentence reduced by 10% for guilty plea, to serve half the term in custody before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

Keith Storer

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Keith Storer, 51, of Castle Street, Loughor, used his teenage daughter to deliver drugs. Officers executed a search warrant at his home in the Waunarlwydd area of Swansea in June 2020, finding empty snap-seal bags, weighing scales, notebooks, £465 cash and 1.2g of cocaine. Phone messages showed supply of cocaine and cannabis over six months. Storer failed to appear at court in November 2020 and fled to France. He was later sentenced to three years in prison in France for drug supply. Upon return to the UK he was arrested and sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Recorder Greg Bull KC noted no prospect of rehabilitation. Defendant had six previous convictions for 13 offences. One-quarter discount applied for guilty pleas. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Had previously been imprisoned in France for similar offending.

1 Jan 0001

Kenneth John Kesans

Attempted rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

13-year extended sentence comprising 12 years in custody with an extended one-year licence period

Kenneth John Kesans subjected a young girl to a series of indecent assaults over a lengthy period in the early 2000s in Swansea, Wales, culminating in an attempted rape. He plied the girl with alcohol, made her perform sex acts on him, and threatened her into silence. The abuse had a devastating effect on the victim's life, leading to social isolation, self-harming, and nightmares. In 2021, Kesans contacted police from a public phone box in Swansea's Maritime Quarter to confess.

Pleaded guilty to one count of attempted rape and seven counts of indecent assault. Regarded as an offender of particular concern. Registered sex offender for life. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order. One-third discount for guilty pleas.

1 Jan 0001

Keoma Favourite

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

28 months in prison

On 25 March, plain-clothes officers from Swansea’s organised crime team observed Keoma Favourite in the St Helen’s area of Swansea. He was seen entering and leaving an Airbnb property where a suspected drugs exchange took place. Favourite was detained and found with 61 wraps of cocaine. A search of the property uncovered a further 326 wraps of crack cocaine and cocaine, along with £1,780 in cash and three mobile phones. The total value of drugs recovered was almost £4,000. Favourite, of no fixed abode and originally from London, had travelled to Swansea specifically to sell Class A drugs. He refused to provide PIN codes for his phones and remained silent in interview. He has no previous convictions.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. One-third discount for guilty pleas. Judge noted county lines operation involvement and refusal to provide phone PINs. Cash of £1,780 forfeited to police.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin Bowles

Burglary *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Kevin Bowles, who had known the victim since he was a boy and acted as her unofficial carer, stole 16 rings including her wedding ring from a jewellery box in her Gorseinon home, took personal documents such as her marriage certificate and husband's death certificate, and transferred £1,000 from her bank account to his own while she was hospitalised for around two months from August 2025.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, and sharing intimate photographs. Received 20 months for dishonesty offences and 2 months for photograph charge, to run consecutively. Judge Catherine Richards stated only immediate custody appropriate. Has 12 previous convictions for 19 offences including theft, burglary, and harassment.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin Eardley

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

2 years in prison

Registered sex offender Kevin Eardley, also known as Kevin Jones, failed to notify police on three occasions that he was staying overnight in homes with children, as required for stays over 12 hours. First breach: December 2020, stayed with fishing friend in Holyhead/Anglesey who had three young children. Second: November 2021, stayed two nights uninvited with woman and her four-year-old daughter in Northamptonshire, met on Instagram. Third: weeks later, stayed with woman from online fishing community, asked her to print photo of Northamptonshire child on mug and clock. Found living in tent in Aberystwyth. Claimed to have 'forgotten' the requirement.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to comply with notification requirements. Refused to leave cell for sentencing hearing. Judge Geraint Walters described actions as a 'disturbing example of deliberate and repeated non-compliance' with the sex offender notification regime and stated the defendant had been 'playing cat and mouse with the authorities'. With a one-third discount for guilty pleas. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Previously convicted of 13 sexual offences in 2012 and on sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin John Turner

Rape and sexual offences against a child *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Kevin John Turner, 53, was convicted of eight counts of rape, three counts of sexual activity with a child, four counts of sexual assault, and possession of indecent images of a child following a five-day trial at Swansea Crown Court. The offences occurred over a four-year period when Turner lived in Tremain, Ceredigion, and the victim was 12 years old. Turner admitted to sexual relations but claimed the girl was 14 or 15 and that it was consensual. The prosecution argued Turner enjoyed giving evidence and revealed his obsession with young girls. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years and 6 months, and required to register as a sex offender for life.

Minimum term of 13 years and 6 months. Ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

1 Jan 0001

Lawrence Cooper

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

Three-year community order (180 hours unpaid work and 25 days rehabilitation activity)

Police executed a search warrant at Lawrence Cooper's home in Llandovery on 19 September 2023, catching the 69-year-old watching a child sex abuse video. Officers seized two phones, two laptops, a hard drive and an SD card. Forensic examination of one laptop revealed 1,034 indecent images of children: 134 Category A (most serious), 165 Category B and 735 Category C, including 53 Category A videos, 31 Category B and 19 Category C. Material involved children aged two to 16 years. One Category A video showed a girl aged seven to nine being restrained and orally raped. Cooper admitted the devices contained indecent images. He initially gave no comment in police interviews but later pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Must register as a sex offender for five years and subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Previously of clean character. Judge noted his 'disturbing and long-standing sexual interest in children'.

1 Jan 0001

Kingsley Perera

Breaching sexual registration notification requirements *

Sentence

24 weeks in prison suspended for 18 months

Kingsley Perera failed to notify police within three days of moving from Hanover Street in Swansea to a property on Pen-y-Cae Road in Port Talbot, following information received from the Department for Work and Pensions. Police attended on 17 March 2022 and found a bedroom appearing to be a child's with a 'racing car' bed. This breached the notification requirements of his prior 10-year sexual harm prevention order and sex offenders register, stemming from a December 2020 conviction for possessing nearly 4,000 indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to breaching sexual registration notification requirements. Ordered to complete a rehabilitation requirement with a Maps for Change sex offenders course. Judge noted memory issues and previous conviction for possessing indecent images, but concluded community rehabilitation posed lower risk than custody.

1 Jan 0001

Jack William Quinn

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

32 months in prison

Jack William Quinn ran an online group for paedophiles using a secure encrypted app to share and trade images and videos of child sexual abuse, including babies. He was an administrator and active member, initiating exchanges. Police searched his Pembrokeshire home on November 20, 2018, seizing devices with hundreds of Category A, B, C indecent images and 59,000 uncategorised images, plus conversations.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of indecent images (Categories A, B, C) and three counts of distribution of indecent images (Categories A, B, C). No previous convictions. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Registered sex offender for life. Subject to sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Jacqueline Marling

Aiding and abetting rape and child sex offences *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Jacqueline Marling, second in command in the Kidwelly satanic sex cult, aided Colin Batley in brainwashing victims through occult rituals, had affairs with Batley and his wife, worked as a prostitute, and abused her own daughter under Batley's orders.

Convicted of aiding and abetting rape and child sex offences. Described as second in command to Colin Batley. Judge Paul Thomas QC stated she was the most culpable after Batley and lived up to Aleister Crowley's ideals.

1 Jan 0001

James Grenfell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

James Grenfell stamped on the head and face of his unconscious neighbour, leaving him with a badly bruised and swollen face and reduced consciousness. A neighbour heard him shouting 'Don't say anything about my kids' and 'I'm going to f****** kill you' before witnessing the attack. Swansea Crown Court sentenced him to 38 months in prison.

Judge said the 47-year-old had subjected his former friend to a beating in a 'shocking loss of temper' after they had been chatting and drinking whisky seemingly without issue.

1 Jan 0001

Jake Tipping

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

three years in prison

On 20 February 2025, police in Swansea observed a woman dealing drugs and she reported two men had moved into her home on Grandison Street in Hafod, coercing her. Officers found Jake Tipping there with wraps of heroin adulterated with medetomidine, £525 cash, and a constantly ringing mobile phone showing messages for supply of heroin and cocaine, recruiting workers, and links to a known drugs line. A search of his home in Cromwell Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, yielded cocaine. He answered no comment in interview. He was on licence from a 2021 five-year sentence when offending.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of heroin, simple possession of cocaine, and possession of criminal property. Sentence to run concurrently with period of recall for prior sentence. Expressed remorse in letter to court, citing childhood demons and desire to help others upon release. Five previous convictions including robberies and firearm possession.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Evans

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

13-year extended sentence comprising 12 years custody and 1 year extended licence

Jason Evans, aged 45, of Morfydd Street, Morriston, Swansea, groomed a vulnerable boy under 12 with sweets, toys, and rugby boots, subjecting him to repeated sexual assaults and rapes in the 2000s. The victim reported the abuse years later after becoming a father himself. The abuse led to the victim suffering aggression, educational failure, substance abuse, emotional issues, police trouble, flashbacks, and suicidal thoughts.

Found guilty after trial of three counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape. Considered an offender of particular concern. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order. On sex offenders register for life. Can apply for release at two-thirds point of custodial term, subject to Parole Board decision.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Lee Lewis

Making threats to kill *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jamie Lee Lewis subjected his father to a sustained campaign of threats and abuse, including vowing to torture him and place a firearm in his mouth, in breach of a five-year restraining order imposed in December 2022. He posted false allegations online, made threatening voicemails and Facebook messages, and also stole a bottle of wine from a convenience store in Swansea in March. Lewis was arrested on April 8 after his father discovered the social media posts.

Admitted two counts of breaching a restraining order, making threats to kill, and one count of shoplifting. Received one-third reduction for guilty pleas. Recorder Christian Jowett noted high risk of harm. Will serve 40% of term in custody before release on licence. 29 previous convictions for 46 offences.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Paul Roberts

Breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

four years in prison

Jamie Paul Roberts (also known as Jamie Roberts or Jamie Whelan), 39, of New Road, Skewen, Neath, a sex offender subject to a sexual harm prevention order, hid a boy and a girl from children's homes in his wardrobe in his bedroom flat in Skewen on December 21, 2021. Police found them at 3.40am after they failed to return to care homes. He claimed they asked to be hidden and had taken drugs. On February 28, 2022, he took the same boy and another youth from care back to his flat from Swansea railway station, where they drank alcohol, smoked cannabis, and he suggested amphetamine as it 'makes you really horny'. An argument led to him chasing them out at knife-point.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Three-and-a-half years for the breach, with six months consecutive for re-sentencing on previous child abduction offence. 19 previous convictions including sexual offences. One-quarter discount for guilty pleas applied. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

James Hirst

Breach of sex offenders register requirements *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

James Hirst, 32, a registered sex offender, was on the sex offenders register indefinitely following a six-year jail term in 2015 for sexual assault. He breached the register by staying at an address in Pontyberem where children aged 13, nine, and six resided, without notifying police. Stays occurred on 11 and 12 February, with further unnotified stays in January uncovered from his mobile phone. He also failed to attend a required appointment to update his details. Police were alerted by his electronic tag from a separate community order for malicious communications. He was arrested on 13 February.

Breaches described as 'blatant' by Judge Paul Thomas, who quoted The Clash song 'I Fought the Law'. Concurrent sentences for three breaches. The homeowner was told she was 'lucky not to be facing a prison sentence'. Hirst had eight prior convictions for 14 offences, including a 2019 breach of register requirements.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Cook

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Jamie Cook, 31, of Tabernacle Road, Glanaman, Ammanford, was arrested alongside Cadman on March 13 in the Blaenymaes area of Swansea. He had 5g of cocaine and £880 in cash. His phone was identified as the drugs line with numerous messages from users buying 'Chinese' (code for cocaine). Further messages from a 2025 investigation linked him to supplying cocaine since 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Previous conviction in 2022 for possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Sentence includes one-third discount for guilty plea. Will serve no more than half in custody before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

John Patrick Leadbetter

Attempted rape, sexual assault and inciting a child to sexual activity *

Sentence

10 years' imprisonment with 1 year extended licence, plus 5 years consecutive

John Patrick Leadbetter was found guilty of four counts of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, four counts of sexual assault on a child under the age of 13, and three counts of attempted rape. The offences took place in the Aberystwyth area, some dating from over 10 years ago. He gave his address as Beili Villa in Llanllwni, Llanybydder.

Former Special Constable in Aberystwyth. Convicted after trial at Swansea Crown Court. Initially appeared in Aberystwyth Magistrates Court in December 2016 facing 20 charges.

1 Jan 0001

John Paul Bullingham

Possessing indecent images of children and attempting sexual communication with children *

Sentence

eight-year extended sentence comprising five and a half years in prison and the remainder on extended licence

John Paul Bullingham, of Bowen Street in Neath, was caught with an index of category A indecent images of children, including images of children as young as five, accumulated over a year. Released under investigation, he then sexually communicated online with decoys he believed to be young girls: encouraged a 14-year-old to masturbate, arranged to meet a 13-year-old in Neath, and threatened an 11-year-old to comply or he would contact her friends.

Found guilty by a jury following a trial of five counts of possessing indecent photographs of a child, one count of possessing indecent images of a child, five counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order and indefinite notification requirement also imposed. Judge noted high risk of causing serious harm. Mitigating: first significant custody experience, limited antecedent history, mild intellectual disability.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Michael Jones

Breaching a sexual offences protection order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Jonathan Michael Jones, subject to a lifelong sexual offences protection order banning him from covered car parks after sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in a multi-storey car park in 2005 (jailed for 42 months), breached the order by associating with a 17-year-old boy and others at his home in May 2019 while drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis, and by entering a Swansea city centre multi-storey car park carrying a can of petrol on November 24, 2019.

Admitted two counts of breaching a sexual offences protection order. 14 previous convictions including sexual assault on a 12-year-old boy. Judge described breaches as 'flagrant' and gave credit for guilty pleas. Diagnosed with mild learning difficulties. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Hill

Sexual communication with a child and inciting a child to engage in sexual acts *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Jordan Hill, aged 22, of Tyle Teg, Clydach, Swansea Valley, groomed a 13-year-old girl on Facebook by sending highly sexualised messages and videos, complimenting her, encouraging her to 'talk dirty', and discussing anal and oral sex. He asked if she had a friend for a threesome and requested she masturbate. The offending came to light when a family member discovered the unlogged accounts on a borrowed phone, took screenshots, and alerted the girl's mother. Hill denied the messages, claiming his Facebook account had been hacked, but an expert found no evidence of third-party access. He pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child and inciting a child to engage in sexual acts.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child and inciting a child to engage in sexual acts. No prior convictions. In mitigation, his barrister cited the end of a relationship, isolation, immaturity, and trauma from discovering a colleague's suicide. Recorder David Harris described the messages as 'highly graphic and highly sexualised' and identified an element of grooming. The sentence was reduced from four years due to the guilty pleas. Hill was also placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, restricting his access to young girls and internet use.

1 Jan 0001

Jose Pardinez-Olea

Attempting to cause a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

In early 2020, Jose Pardinez-Olea contacted a 12-year-old schoolgirl on Instagram, posing as 'Josh'. He requested photos, suggested meeting at his house in Port Talbot, and later sent highly sexual messages, naked pictures of himself, photographs from pornographic films, and videos of himself masturbating and urinating via WhatsApp. He attempted to persuade the girl to perform sexual acts on herself. The account was taken over by a paedophile hunter group after the mother raised concerns. He was confronted at his then-home on Ynys Street, Port Talbot, arrested, with his phone seized and cannabis found. Delays occurred before charging in February 2022.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a girl under 13, attempting to cause a girl under 13 to watch images of sexual activity, and possession of cannabis. One previous conviction for driving with excess alcohol. One-third discount for guilty pleas applied. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence. Registered sex offender for life. Subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Liza Haines

Fraud *

Sentence

four years in prison

Liza Haines, operations manager of Pembroke-based not-for-profit Sazani Associates, abused her position of trust to steal around a quarter of a million pounds from the company's bank account over a five-year period. The theft forced the organisation to close offices, cancel projects, make staff redundant, and left it with a large tax bill.

Pleaded guilty to fraud. Judge Paul Hobson noted her motivation was greed and that she was aware of the damage caused. Later subject to Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation order requiring payment of £46,804 within three months or face six months in prison.

1 Jan 0001

Lloyd Jenkins

Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On Sunday, October 16, 2022, police attended a flat in Milford Haven after reports of smoke billowing from the property. Jenkins' partner reported he had assaulted her in a violent argument shortly before the blaze. An investigation found Jenkins had deliberately started fires, setting fire to the oven and the kitchen floor. The entire flat suffered heavy smoke damage. A one-year-old child was in the flat at the time, and valuables including a TV were deliberately smashed. Jenkins was arrested the following day and charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered, assault by beating, and criminal damage.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted on all counts. The victim's one-year-old child was present in the flat during the fire.

1 Jan 0001

Louise Blackwell

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On October 23, 2025, in the early hours, Louise Blackwell, after drinking half a bottle of spirits and beer, deliberately drove her car into her friend on Margam Road in Port Talbot during an argument, throwing him 30ft. She left him gravely injured with facial injuries, double leg-break requiring metal rod, permanent limp, facial scarring, and deteriorating vision. She then tried to cover tracks by lying to her daughter about hitting an animal and getting car repaired. Charged with attempted murder (not guilty verdict entered) and convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Convicted at trial after rejecting plea to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Disqualified from driving for nine years and six months. Judge noted no remorse and described defence as ludicrous.

1 Jan 0001

Lewis Thompson-Gill

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

On December 28, 2025, Lewis Thompson-Gill assaulted a woman in Tenby, causing injuries serious enough to justify a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. He was convicted by a jury after pleading not guilty. At the time of the offence, he was already serving a suspended prison sentence imposed by Worcester Magistrates' Court on May 6, 2025 for two breaches of a non-molestation order.

Convicted after trial of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Offence committed while subject to a suspended sentence for breaches of a non-molestation order. The eight-month suspended sentence was activated in full. Recorder Paul Lewis KC also ordered a £187 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Luke William James

Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Luke William James, a 30-year-old former hotel worker from Pembrokeshire, had a previous conviction for sexual assault on a teenage girl in Tenby in November 2021, for which he received a suspended sentence and was made subject to a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). The order prohibited unsupervised contact with females under 16 unless their parent or guardian was informed of his past. In April 2022, after meeting a woman with young daughters on a dating website, he met the family at a park without disclosing his conviction. During the outing, he showed one of the young girls a video on his phone of an animated singing penis. The mother later discovered his criminal history online and contacted the police. Police found the video on his phone. James claimed he believed the prohibition only applied to unsupervised contact. He was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court to six months for the breach, with 12 months of his previous suspended sentence activated consecutively, resulting in a total of 18 months' custody.

Breach of a sexual harm prevention order. The judge expressed concern about the defendant's background, including failure to attend probation appointments, evasive behaviour regarding internet use, and messaging multiple women in a sexual manner. A pre-sentence report noted his evasiveness and high level of sexual preoccupation.

1 Jan 0001

Luke Rogers

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and banned from driving for 18 months

Luke Rogers, 40, of Wolfscastle, a registered sex offender previously convicted at Maidstone Crown Court for sexual activity with a teenage girl and subject to a sexual harm prevention order until 2031, applied for a job in February by lying to his employer that he had never been in trouble with the police for anything 'dodgy' and claiming a full driving licence despite only having a provisional one with six penalty points. He drove the company van on February 24 and 25 and was briefly left unsupervised with his employer's child. While driving with his boss, he ranted about paedophiles getting away with everything, prompting the employer to search his name online, uncover his past, dismiss him, and report to police. Rogers was arrested on March 12.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Judge Geraint Walters noted repeated determination to breach court orders and a history of 19 previous convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Many Kirimi

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Many Kirimi, of Commercial Street, Newport, sold fake tobacco products and illegal vapes from The World Vape Shop in Pontarddulais. The shop had been subject to a three-month closure order in October 2025. After reopening, trading standards officers made test purchases of counterfeit items. A search uncovered illegal vapes and fake tobacco with a street value exceeding £40,000, plus £1,571.30 in cash. Kirimi, an Iranian national, claimed he was covering for a friend but had a prior conviction for similar offences.

Pleaded guilty to 11 offences including fraud, trademark breaches, and violations of tobacco and related products regulations. Had a previous conviction for similar offences and had breached a community order. Judge Geraint Walters commented on the scourge of counterfeit products and risk to human health.

1 Jan 0001

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