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Ex-soldier jailed for exploiting teenage girl online

Jordan Jones 19 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Thomas Davies offered teenager cash to strip during video call where he masturbated, court hears.

Monmouth man admits sexual communication with child offence

Jordan Jones 18 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jordan Bontej, 27, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to sending pornographic images to a child during summer 2024. He will be sentenced on February 17.

Coventry duo jailed for HMP Parc drone smuggling attempt

Jordan Jones 16 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Two men from Coventry have been sentenced after attempting to use a drone to smuggle cannabis and mobile phones worth over £2,000 into HMP Parc in Bridgend in the early hours of the morning.

Presteigne man jailed for 21 years for child sex offences

Jordan Jones 16 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Paul David Withnell, 74, from Presteigne, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of 19 non-recent child sex offences including rape, following a trial at Merthyr Crown Court.

Teen jailed for axe attack on Cardiff traveller family

Jordan Jones 16 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Dominic Janes threatened to drive a family out of Cardiff whilst wielding an axe during a revenge attack at a St Mellons caravan site.

Newport man jailed after betting shop assault to return to jail

Jordan Jones 16 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Neil Upton told police he just wanted to go back to prison after assaulting a Ladbrokes employee and demanding money from the safe.

Teen drug dealer caught with £11k after Barry police chase

Jordan Jones 16 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jack Finch, 19, led police on a dangerous chase through Barry before officers uncovered his substantial drug dealing operation, complete with cannabis cakes and thousands in cash.

Man’s phone photos expose £150k cannabis factory operation

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Elian Thana caught with growing equipment on M4 before police discovered his images at two major drug factories in Wales and Birmingham.

Man jailed for brutal attack on vulnerable Milford Haven victim

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

John Allen, 49, repeatedly punched and choked a vulnerable man with microcephaly after being asked to quieten down during a phone call.

Port Talbot man jailed after 70mph chase in stolen car

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Ryan Simon reached speeds of 70mph in 20mph zones during dangerous police pursuit whilst already disqualified from driving.

Three jailed after filmed weapon attack in Bridgend

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Three people from Bridgend have each been sentenced to one year and three months in prison after admitting affray following a filmed armed attack in North Cornelly.

Cardiff dealer jailed after phone reveals £49k drug deals

Jordan Jones 12 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Royston Parris caught after nervous behaviour led police to discover messages about wholesale cocaine and heroin supply operations.

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