Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 172 verdicts at Swansea Crown Court (Swansea). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Paul David Rosser

Murder

July 9, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Paul Rosser spent the night of September 10, 2024, drinking alcohol and smoking crack cocaine with Joshua Norman and others at Norman's flat in Swansea. The next morning, Rosser, Norman, and Joshua Cullen travelled by car to buy drugs, during which a dispute occurred. Rosser later smashed a glass cider bottle and used it to stab Norman in the throat during an altercation on Cwm Road, Swansea, on September 11, 2024. Norman collapsed and died from the neck wound despite efforts by passers-by and emergency services.

Convicted of murder after a retrial. Had 45 previous convictions including wounding, assault, aggravated burglary, and robbery. The judge noted that Rosser deliberately fashioned a weapon and intended to kill the victim, who was no longer useful to him for obtaining drugs. Rosser has a low IQ and long-standing issues with alcohol and drug misuse.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Liam Jones

Conspiracy to commit fraud

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, plus 200 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation course

Liam Jones participated in a conspiracy to use stolen bank details from elderly and vulnerable victims to fraudulently obtain building materials worth nearly £10,000 from suppliers in Swansea between March 19 and 26, 2025. He collected goods in a van as part of the operation, which involved fictitious company names and stolen payment details, and was arrested while attempting to pick up an order.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. No prior convictions; previously served in the military and has a good work ethic; described as a 'vital cog' in the criminal enterprise but was under investigation for similar offences at the time.

Sources: lancs.live

Benjamin Poyton

Conspiracy to commit fraud

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Benjamin Poyton was involved in a conspiracy to use stolen bank details from elderly and vulnerable victims to fraudulently purchase copper piping and other items worth nearly £10,000 from building supply firms in Swansea between March 19 and 26, 2025. He collected the goods in a van and sold them at scrap yards, including dropping off copper pipes in Cardiff on multiple dates. He was arrested while attempting to collect an order and refused to provide his phone PIN.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without insurance. Described as a 'vital cog' in a large-scale criminal enterprise; has 28 prior convictions including drugs, dishonesty, violence, and public disorder.

Sources: lancs.live

Scott Boland

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

July 8, 2025

Sentence: two years and eight months in prison

Scott Boland was involved in trading and supplying cocaine, refusing to deliver drugs and instead requiring customers to pick them up. On August 16, police spotted him in Clase, leading to a chase where he was arrested after falling onto a vehicle's bonnet. A search of his person found £345 in cash, and further searches of his vehicle and home uncovered 26.5g of cocaine, £2,960 in cash, weighing scales with drug traces, empty drug bags, and an extendable baton. Analysis of his phone revealed messages related to drug supply, including bulk texts to contacts.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of criminal property. Had one prior conviction for battery. Judge described him as a businessman flashing cash earned from the misery of others and noted his remorse and past cocaine addiction.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Vusumuzi Tenga

Supply of Cocaine

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Vusumuzi Tenga, a 36-year-old man, began dealing cocaine after losing his engineering job due to the Covid pandemic and associating with negative influences. In April 2025, police in Neath recovered phones from known drug users containing messages from Tenga, such as 'on' and 'about', indicating he was supplying drugs. Further investigation linked the phone number to Tenga, who had previously contacted police about an assault. Upon arrest, his phone was seized and found to contain bulk messages related to cocaine supply. Tenga admitted in interview that he supplied drugs only to fund his own use and not for profit.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Expressed remorse for his actions. Has four previous convictions for eight offences, including possession of cannabis, driving with excess alcohol, and failing to comply with a community order. Was a former pastor and youth worker who mentored young people to avoid crime, but fell into drug dealing after losing his job and associating with bad company.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Bledart Livadhi

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment

Bledart Livadhi was stopped by police while driving a car near Swansea in May 2025, which contained a kilogramme of cannabis worth approximately £11,000. He claimed he had borrowed the car and was unaware of the drugs, but was acting as a courier for an Albanian organised crime group. The car was seized as it was believed to belong to the crime group.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Acting as a courier for an Albanian drug gang and will face deportation after serving his sentence.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Gareth Davies

Attempted sexual communications with a child

July 5, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Gareth Davies, 64, contacted a decoy Facebook profile posing as a 14-year-old girl in November 2024, sending messages complimenting her appearance, inquiring about her sexual experiences, and sharing a video of himself singing the Coldplay song 'Yellow'. He discussed meeting her in Yorkshire and referred to himself as her 'cyber uncle'. Members of a paedophile hunter group identified and confronted him at his boat in Swansea Marina on December 12, 2024, leading to his arrest. He has prior convictions for stalking and harassment.

Judge Paul Thomas KC described him as a 'very calculating individual' and considered him a dangerous offender. He maintained his innocence during the trial and to the pre-sentence report author. He was also placed on the sex offenders register.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Ian Rimmer

Possession of indecent images

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Ian Rimmer deleted over 300 videos and images from his phone, some with names of children's programmes, and lied to police about his online activities involving child abuse material.

Evan Powell

Sexual trespass

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Evan Powell entered women's homes at night, watched them sleeping, and on one occasion pleasured himself while doing so, claiming he was searching for a lost phone.

Convicted of trespassing with intent to commit a sexual offence after denying any sexual motive.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Curtis Evans

Rape and kidnapping

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment with 18 years extended licence

Curtis Evans subjected a woman to multiple rapes, kidnapped her, strangled her, stalked her, and made threats to kill, forcing her to relive the abuse in court.

Cameron Gladwin

Domestic assault

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Cameron Gladwin attacked his ex-partner, treating her like a 'rag doll', headbutted a TV, and threw cocaine at her during a violent episode triggered by jealousy.

Paul Rosser

Murder

July 1, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with minimum tariff

Paul Rosser smashed a cider bottle into Josh Norman's throat during a street assault in Swansea, leading to Norman's death despite efforts by passers-by.

Nam Ngoc

Drug trafficking

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

Nam Ngoc was found with 5kg of cannabis in his car while delivering drugs from Swansea to Cardiff, and possessed a false international driver's licence.

Joshua Cullen

Manslaughter

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Joshua Cullen supported Paul Rosser in a fatal assault on Josh Norman in Swansea, where Norman was stabbed with a broken bottle and left to bleed out.

Morgan Mason

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

June 29, 2025

Sentence: 3 years detention

Morgan Mason was caught dealing heroin and crack cocaine as part of a county lines operation known as the 'Diesel' line in Swansea Marina on June 2, 2025. Police observed him with two other males in an area associated with drug transactions. He fled from officers, discarding a burner phone, and was apprehended with £670 in cash, a phone, and 25 wraps of heroin and crack worth up to £950. The burner phone evidenced large-scale drug supply through bulk messages sent in March, April, and May 2025. He has a prior conviction for inflicting grievous bodily harm and other offences.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack with intent to supply and possession of heroin with intent to supply. Judge noted he was living off the misery of others due to drug dealing and advised him to think about his mother and the path he is on. Previous suspended sentence of 11 months for inflicting grievous bodily harm and other offences was activated for 4 months to run consecutively. Defence cited cannabis addiction and influence by more criminally minded individuals.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Mathew George Jones

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

June 29, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

On May 2, 2024, Mathew George Jones assaulted his 62-year-old neighbour in Penydre Road, Clydach, after involving himself in a dispute that was not his concern. He shouted abuse, grabbed the victim by the throat, took him to the ground, and repeatedly punched him in the head with considerable force, causing a broken nose, fractured eye socket, and a seven-centimetre gash on the forehead that required 17 stitches. The victim, who had undergone heart surgery months earlier, was left bleeding heavily, and neighbours failed to assist. Jones later gave a false account to police and the victim suffered ongoing anxiety, vision issues, and had to relocate from his home of 32 years.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. Shown no remorse. Has prior convictions including assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Is a full-time carer for his son, and the judge noted a long-term dislike for the victim.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Allan Lapping

Possession with intent to supply

June 29, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Allan Lapping, a 47-year-old former taxi driver, pulled up in a Nissan Juke in the Waun Wen area of Swansea on April 29, 2025. Undercover officers, monitoring an area known for Class A drug supply, observed a group on the street and saw Lapping arrive. Upon searching him, police found more than 80 wraps of heroin and cocaine hidden in his pants, along with two heroin deals and two crack deals in his hand, £1,147 in cash in his shoulder bag, and additional wraps in a bag on the seat. Lapping had turned to drug dealing due to financial difficulties after losing his taxi licence and job at an Amazon warehouse, but he now regrets his actions.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, receiving a one-third discount on his sentence. He has two previous convictions from 1996 and 1997 for unrelated offences. His barrister noted that he now works as a barista in prison and is motivated to be a good role model for his two children. Judge Geraint Walters highlighted that Lapping was caught with significant quantities of Class A drugs and knew the risks involved.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Aleksander Cela

Producing cannabis

June 29, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Aleksander Cela was found in a disused restaurant in Swansea that had been converted into a commercial-scale cannabis farm with 903 plants worth up to £395,000. He had paid people smugglers to enter the UK illegally and was in debt to them. He was living in the premises and tending the plants, which included watering them, prior to a police raid on May 8, 2025. The operation involved sophisticated growing equipment across multiple floors.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. No previous convictions. Was a painter and decorator in Albania and owed money to people smugglers. Had been tending the cannabis plants for about two months and expressed regret for his involvement.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Dennis Horeshka

Producing cannabis

June 29, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Dennis Horeshka was found in a disused restaurant in Swansea that had been turned into a cannabis farm with 903 plants valued at up to £395,000. He had paid smugglers to enter the UK and was working to repay his debt by tending the plants. The police raid occurred on May 8, 2025, and the operation included growing equipment across the premises, with a hole knocked through to a neighbouring property.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. No previous convictions. Entered the UK illegally with help from people traffickers and owed them money. Any earnings not paid to the gang were sent to his family in Albania. Expressed remorse for his involvement.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Lee Lock

Dangerous Driving

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and a 3-year driving ban

On January 20, 2025, Lee Lock drove a VW Golf erratically, swerving across the road, clipping a kerb, and remaining stationary at green lights. He was seen staggering at a garage forecourt. Later, he lost control on a roundabout, causing a head-on crash into a van, which left the other driver trapped and injured. Additionally, a bladed article was found in his vehicle during a prior investigation in June 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. Judge noted the defendant had a disregard for the safety of other road users and was clearly affected by alcohol.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Joshua Jenkins

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

June 18, 2025

Sentence: Two years and six months in prison

Joshua Jenkins was involved in dealing cocaine and cannabis, targeting a busy nightclub on New Year's Eve, January 1, 2023, in Queen Street, Carmarthen. He was caught on CCTV exchanging packages and cash, leading to his arrest with four cocaine deals and £400 in cash. A search of his home revealed three phones, weighing scales, cannabis, cocaine, and a cutting agent. His phones showed messages related to drug dealing dating back to September 2022, including bulk messages and threats from a drug gang that compelled him to sell drugs due to debts.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. He has seven previous convictions, including possession of cannabis, possession of a bladed article, and committing offences while on bail. The judge noted aggravating factors such as continuing to offend after arrest.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Alex John

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

June 18, 2025

Sentence: Two years and five months in prison

Alex John was caught dealing cocaine and cannabis in a nightclub on New Year's Eve, January 1, 2023, in Queen Street, Carmarthen, after CCTV operators reported suspicious exchanges. He was found with six cocaine deals, two bags of cannabis, and £400 in cash. A search of his home uncovered weighing scales, five phones, and empty snap-bags. His phones revealed messages about drug supplying dating back to July 2022, including contacts with his co-defendant and references to re-stocking drugs. Additionally, he engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his partner while on bail for the drug offences.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, as well as an unrelated offence of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He has two previous convictions for six offences. The judge considered his youth and immaturity, but noted he continued to offend while on bail.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Samie Jay Ireland

Burglary

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Samie Ireland attended a woman's home in Margam in an intoxicated state in February 2025 and was asked to leave. The following day, he called her 103 times after being blocked. On March 5, 2025, he smashed a living room window, climbed into her house, threatened to batter her, and drove off in her car. He returned the keys on condition she not contact the police, but she did. Upon arrest, he assaulted officers by kicking, biting, spitting, and making threats, including that he knew where they lived.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, driving while disqualified, and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Judge noted his pattern of pursuing women and inability to take no for an answer, with prior convictions for similar offences.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Dean Snooks

Affray

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 12-month suspended sentence for 18 months, rehabilitation course, mental health treatment requirement, and 200 hours of unpaid work

On 1 May 2023, during a Fleetwood Mac tribute performance at Swansea's Grand Theatre, Dean Snooks engaged in a verbal altercation with two brothers over disruptive behaviour, which escalated into a physical fight involving kicks and shoving a security guard. Police were called, and he was apprehended; victim impact statements highlighted anxiety and fear in the victims.

Did not plead guilty; has prior convictions of some age; acted as a peacemaker initially but his role changed; hard-working individual who may lose his security licence.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel James Thyer

Sexual activity with a child and exposure

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, 10-year sexual harm prevention order, and registration as a sex offender for 10 years

On February 26, 2025, Daniel Thyer was seen sitting on a grass bank near a children's play area in Morriston Park with his trousers around his ankles, masturbating while holding his mobile phone. He had been grooming a young boy by giving him vapes, money, and energy drinks, and had engaged in physical acts including putting his hands down the boy's trousers, pushing his erect penis into the boy from behind over his clothes, and touching the boy's bottom. There were no children in the play area at the time, but two teenage boys were nearby.

Pleaded guilty to exposure and sexual activity with a child. Judge noted clear evidence of grooming behaviour and described the actions as predatory sexual behaviour. Defendant has no previous convictions and has learning difficulties.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jackie Snooks

Affray

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 8-month suspended sentence for 18 months, 200 hours of unpaid work, and 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement

On 1 May 2023, at Swansea's Grand Theatre during a Fleetwood Mac tribute event, Jackie Snooks participated in a verbal dispute over disruptive behaviour that turned violent, involving a brawl with kicks despite attempts by theatre staff to intervene. Police were summoned, and victim statements noted the incident caused anxiety and fear.

Pleaded guilty; has one prior conviction for drink-driving; described as very caring and hard-working with family caring duties; acknowledged issues with alcohol.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jamie Hancock

Breaching a restraining order

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Jamie Hancock, after his release from prison in late February, bombarded his ex-partner with up to 1,000 calls and text messages, including threats to 'smash up' and disfigure her face so nobody would want her. This harassment began after their 12-month relationship ended in October of the previous year and followed a prior restraining order. The victim reported being too scared to live normally, fearing for her safety both at home and outside.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of breaching a restraining order. Has prior convictions including two assaults by beating and a harassment offence. Accepts he has a tendency to 'fly off the handle' and needs help with his mental health.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Kirsty Davies

Affray

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 9-month suspended sentence for 18 months and 250 hours of unpaid work

On 1 May 2023, during a Fleetwood Mac tribute performance at Swansea's Grand Theatre, Kirsty Davies was involved in a verbal altercation over disruptive behaviour that escalated into a physical fight with kicks. Theatre staff tried to defuse the situation, but it persisted until police arrived; victims reported ongoing anxiety and fear of crowds.

Pleaded guilty; no prior criminal record; over-indulged in alcohol on the night and expressed horror and shame; has abstained from alcohol since; mother to a 16-year-old son.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel Davies

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 200 hours of unpaid work

On September 15, 2024, Daniel Davies, while intoxicated, launched an unprovoked attack on a 19-year-old victim seated in a takeaway on Wind Street in Swansea. He punched and kneed the victim in the head multiple times, then kicked him to the head after he fell to the floor, shouting 'Have that!'. The victim suffered a broken nose, bruising, swelling, black eyes, migraines, and concussion, with significant mental impact including depression and loss of confidence.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. No previous convictions. The judge noted that the kick to the head could have caused serious injury or death and hoped the defendant learned from the incident.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Darren Richards

Possession of an indecent pseudo-image of a child

June 14, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, rehabilitation course, 200 hours unpaid work, 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Darren Richards used an AI 'undressing' app to digitally remove clothing from innocuous images of girls on Instagram, including from a 15th birthday party, making them appear naked. The offending came to light when the altered images were found on a phone he lent out, leading to his arrest and guilty plea. He had no prior convictions and expressed deep shame.

Pleaded guilty. Judge described actions as 'sleazy' and bordering on those of a paedophile. No previous convictions. Reputation irretrievably damaged.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Andrew Howse

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply

June 14, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Andrew Howse was stopped by police on April 23, 2025, while driving a VW Tiguan. Officers found 13 snap-bags of cocaine worth up to £650 hidden in a child's car seat, along with £1,130 in cash on his person. Examination of his phones revealed messages related to drug supply. He initially denied knowledge of the drugs but later pleaded guilty. This incident occurred just 15 days after he received a suspended sentence for a firearms offence.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Had a previous suspended sentence of 12 months for possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear, which was activated to run consecutively. Judge noted his initial attempt to blame his partner and lack of consideration for his family.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Aran Baker

Engaging in fraudulent business practices

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 51 months imprisonment

Aran Baker was involved in the illegal tobacco operation at the Groszek shop in Llanelli. Searches of his home revealed 89,000 counterfeit cigarettes. The shop was a cash-based business focused on selling illicit tobacco, with daily takings from such sales estimated between £615 and £2,225.

Ordered to pay £630 within the specified period or face an additional seven days in prison. Co-defendant with Shoresh Salih Mhmood in the fraudulent tobacco operation.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Zahid Afzal

Fraud by false representation

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years and 300 hours of unpaid work

Zahid Afzal fraudulently obtained £150,000 in Bounce Back loans for his companies, Phones Onn and Phone Bits Ltd, by submitting three false applications to Lloyds, Starling, and Metro Bank in 2020. He falsely declared no prior applications and inflated the companies' turnover figures to secure the maximum £50,000 loans each time, despite having already received legitimate loans from HSBC and NatWest. The funds were largely transferred to personal accounts, exploiting a government scheme designed to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation. No previous convictions. Judge noted abuse of government aid during national emergency and considered impact on employees and public finances.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Tyrone Harding

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Tyrone Harding was released from prison on May 6, 2025, and on May 11, 2025, he was found in Brynmill Park, Swansea, in breach of his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which prohibits him from entering any public park or recreational area. He was sitting on a bench near children playing, and he had failed to notify police of his post-release address as required by the sex offenders register. This incident is part of a pattern of repeated breaches and sexual offences dating back to 2015.

Pleaded guilty but refused to attend the sentencing hearing. Judge noted his disdain and contempt for the court. Has a history of breaching orders and is homeless, with previous convictions for similar offences.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Shoresh Salih Mhmood

Engaging in fraudulent business practices

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment

Shoresh Salih Mhmood was involved in running the Groszek shop in Llanelli town centre, which was primarily used for selling illicit tobacco. Officers conducted test purchases in 2021 and 2022, leading to searches that found 9,500 counterfeit cigarettes, 170 pouches of tobacco, and £32,699 in cash at his home. The operation was estimated to have generated nearly £1m from illicit sales over 817 days.

Ordered to pay £86,927 within three months or face an additional 10 months in prison. Involved in a fraudulent tobacco operation with co-defendant Aran Baker.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Lewis Morgan

Fraud by false representation

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 180 hours of unpaid work, rehabilitation course, and compensation of £17,727 at £500 per month

Lewis Morgan helped his father, Carl John James, access his online banking app in March 2022 to facilitate a £6,000 transfer for a van purchase. Over the following 12 months, Morgan stopped the printed bank statements and fraudulently transferred a total of £17,727 from his father's account to his own in various sums. The victim discovered the theft in March 2023 when he checked his statements at the bank. Morgan admitted the offense during a police interview in February 2024, citing a difficult upbringing as a reason.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Judge described the conduct as disgraceful and stated that the offending should be to his undying shame. He has one previous conviction for driving with excess alcohol.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Ashley James Edwards

Stalking involving fear of violence

June 11, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, rehabilitation course, building choices programme, and 150 hours of unpaid work

Ashley James Edwards broke into his ex-partner's house in the early hours of April 23, climbing through a window and shouting at her about her new relationship. He pinned her down on the couch, held a screwdriver to her throat, and dismissed her pleas regarding her young daughter. He then sent approximately 250 aggressive, abusive, and threatening texts and calls, including threats to kill and a photograph from her back garden, which he accessed by climbing over a neighbour's fence. The victim reported feeling like she was walking on eggshells during their relationship due to relentless abuse and cocaine use, and she stated his actions shattered her life and her daughter's.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving fear of violence. Has a previous conviction for stalking and harassing a different former partner. Judge advised him to concentrate on being a father, give up cocaine, and treat women properly.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Brian Rowe

Dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances

June 11, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Brian and Frances Rowe made a fraudulent claim for Universal Credit in February 2019 by failing to disclose that Brian owned a second property worth approximately £170,000, which they were renting out for £500 per month. This omission led to them receiving £48,517 in overpayments they were not entitled to, between February 2019 and August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances. Has one previous conviction for criminal damage. Judge noted the motivation was financial due to ill-health, and stated that stealing from the state is not an insignificant matter.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Frances Rowe

Dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances

June 11, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Pleaded guilty to dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances. Has no previous convictions. Judge noted the motivation was financial due to Brian's ill-health, and stated that stealing from the state is not an insignificant matter.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

John Joseph Mcevoy

Coercive or Controlling Behaviour

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 41 months imprisonment

John Joseph McEvoy subjected his partner to a three-year campaign of abuse starting from April 2022, which included placing a tracking device in her car, repeatedly assaulting her in various locations such as hotels in Swansea, Cardiff, and Bridgend, threatening her with machetes and knives, suffocating her with a pillow on Christmas Eve, making threats to kill and harm her family, and engaging in controlling behaviour such as demanding lie detector tests and following her to Essex. The abuse involved physical violence, verbal degradation, and psychological manipulation, leaving her an emotional wreck.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional suffocation, and making threats to kill. Judge noted he used a campaign of aggression and violence to instil fear and gain power and control over his partner. He has previous convictions for public disorder and was dealing with personal issues including heavy drinking and family bereavements.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Alex Armstrong

Possession with intent to supply ecstasy and cannabis

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 150 hours of unpaid work

Alex Armstrong was stopped by police on March 10, 2023, while driving westbound on the M4 near Pont Abraham services, en route from Bridgend to Ammanford. Acting on intelligence, officers searched his vehicle and discovered 125g of ecstasy, 183 packages of chocolate cannabis edibles, 12 packages of cannabis jelly sweets with a street value of up to £9,875, and £1,040 in cash. He admitted to acting as a courier, having been asked to pick up the drugs in exchange for £100, and his vehicle had been detected on automatic number plate recognition cameras making multiple journeys to Bridgend.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. No previous convictions. Judge remarked that the defendant had made a serious error of judgement by entering the 'murky world of drugs' and put his employment and family life at risk.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Samuel Bolton

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, rehabilitation course, 200 hours unpaid work, and £380 compensation

On August 19, 2023, Samuel Bolton punched a seated man in the face at the Pontardawe Inn pub in Pontardawe during an altercation involving his brother, leading to a scuffle where the victim fell to the floor. The victim suffered a fractured eye socket, bleeding in the eye, and deteriorated vision, which impacted his ability to participate in kickboxing and caused emotional distress. Bolton was on bail for a similar prior incident in April 2022 at the Bambu bar in Swansea, where he punched another man and fractured his eye socket.

Pleaded guilty on the day of trial. Has one previous conviction for inflicting grievous bodily harm. Was on bail for the previous offence. Judge noted he seems to be someone who 'likes punching people in the eye' and criticised his lack of responsibility until the day of trial.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Anthony O'connell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 8, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Anthony O'Connell assaulted his son during a family gathering at the son's home in Llansamlet in May of the previous year. After a meal, O'Connell went upstairs, and when his son checked on him, he launched an unprovoked attack, repeatedly punching his son in the face, pinning him down, biting his nose, and then striking him with a walking stick. The victim, who has mobility issues, escaped to a neighbour's house and reported the incident to the police. O'Connell claimed self-defence in his interview.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The sentence is to be served concurrently with an extended sentence he is currently serving for a separate robbery offence. He has previous convictions, including wounding with intent and battery.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Anthony Felton

Attempted grievous bodily harm

April 1, 2025

Sentence: two years and four months imprisonment

Anthony Felton, the headteacher of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Comprehensive in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, attacked his deputy, Richard Pyke, with a metal wrench on March 5, 2025, after discovering that Mr Pyke was the father of a fellow teacher's child and was in a relationship with the same teacher. The two had been friends and colleagues for 15 years. Felton struck Mr Pyke from behind, causing minor injuries that required hospital treatment, and later apologised via email to staff.

Pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. Attacked his deputy due to overwhelming sexual jealousy and was later released under home detention curfew with electronic monitoring.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Bridget Curtis

Causing death by dangerous driving

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 7.5 years

On June 21, 2023, Bridget Curtis, while driving her automatic BMW 520d, stopped outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. She accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while assisting her daughter, causing the car to mount a kerb, strike a pushchair, and collide with a tree. This resulted in fatal head injuries to eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall, who died on June 25, 2023. Curtis had a clean driving record for over 50 years and no prior convictions.

Pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The sentence was originally 4 years but reduced on appeal due to it being deemed manifestly excessive. Judges noted it was a lapse of concentration and pedal confusion, with genuine remorse expressed.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Mateusz Sikorski

Causing death by dangerous driving

December 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mateusz Sikorski drove a BMW on the wrong side of the road on the A4139 at Penally near Tenby on September 2, 2024, colliding head-on with a taxi driven by Christopher Boyle, a 57-year-old father-of-five. CCTV footage confirmed his vehicle was on the wrong side, and Boyle died at the scene from traumatic injuries.

Driving on the wrong side of the road for at least half a mile, causing a head-on collision. He initially denied fault but later admitted it.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jay Holloway

Supply of cocaine

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Jay Holloway assisted in running the cocaine-dealing line with Cameron Thomas. Police found 22g of cocaine, worth £1,600, and £492 in cash at his address during a raid.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Cameron Thomas

Supply of cocaine

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Cameron Thomas operated a significant cocaine-dealing line in Swansea, sending hundreds of messages to customers, including 92 messages on one day in January 2024. Police raided his home in February 2024, finding £3,500 in cash, gold chains, rings, iPhones, and expensive clothing. He paused the operation for a two-week family holiday in November 2023. Subscriber checks and phone data linked him to the drug line.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Judge commented that he was tempted by easy money and should reflect on the value of material gains.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jennifer Hopkins

Being the owner of dogs which were dangerously out of control and caused injury

September 5, 2024

Sentence: Nine months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, 150 hours of unpaid work, and £10,000 compensation

On October 24, 2023, three Carpathian mountain dogs owned by Jennifer Hopkins attacked a Yodel delivery driver at her address in the Blaenwaun area. The driver was delivering a parcel when the dogs ran towards her, biting her on the hand, hip, and belt line, causing severe injuries that exposed bone and tendons, required two operations, and left her hand not fully healed by the time of sentencing. Hopkins provided a rag for the wound and took the victim to A&E, but there were inadequate signs and security measures in place at the time.

Pleaded guilty with no previous convictions. The dogs remained with her, and one has since died. Judge Huw Rees noted the victim's innocence and inadequate protection at the property.

Sources: southwalesargus.co.uk

Charlotte Cotterrell

Assault and Breach of Restraining Order

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment, 14 months from suspended sentence, and 1 month from another suspended sentence, all consecutively

Charlotte Cotterrell assaulted her ex-partner, causing actual bodily harm and assault by beating, which occurred before September 2024. She was subject to a restraining order as part of her initial suspended sentence. On February 13, 2024, she breached this order by shouting obscenities at him from a car in Pontardawe, making him feel scared and leading to her arrest and subsequent conviction.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty at trial. Had 12 previous convictions and was on a community order at the time. Judge extended the restraining order by two years and noted her superficial compliance with previous orders.

Sources: southwalesguardian.co.uk

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