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Man Brings Knife to Mental Health Hub in eBay Sales Plot

Jordan Jones 18 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A man who brought a throwing knife to a mental health support hub in Wales, claiming he planned to sell it on eBay, has been jailed for 21 months.

Tonypandy Man Jailed After Kidnapping Partner in Car Chase Drama

Jordan Jones 12 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Logan Harding sentenced to 41 months imprisonment after forcibly abducting his girlfriend and leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Tonypandy, ending in a collision.

Penarth Man Jailed in Major Cardiff Drug Operation

Jordan Jones 12 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 28-year-old Penarth resident has been sentenced to over four years in prison after being caught running a Class A drugs operation in the Cardiff area.

Factory Worker Jailed for Life-Changing Attack on Colleague

Jordan Jones 8 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A Welsh factory worker has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after a brutal workplace assault that left his colleague in a coma and requiring lifelong medication.

Man Jailed after Baby Suffers Broken Leg in Violent Attack

Jordan Jones 3 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison after causing severe injuries to a five-month-old baby in Aberdare, leaving the infant with a broken leg and fractured ribs.

Disabled Pensioner’s Home Targeted by Repeat Burglar in Porth

Jordan Jones 1 February 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A vulnerable 69-year-old woman’s home of 60 years was burgled by James Barnes, 40, who stole essential items including her mobility scooter key. The repeat offender has been sentenced to over four years in prison.

Cardiff Drug Dealer Jailed as Police Shut Down Major Network

Jordan Jones 28 January 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 22-year-old man running the ‘Omari’ drug line has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, as part of a major Cardiff police operation that dismantled 21 drug networks.

Merthyr Man Jailed After Police Find Cocaine in Underwear

Jordan Jones 17 January 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 20-year-old drug dealer from Merthyr Tydfil has been sentenced to three years in prison after police discovered cocaine hidden in his underwear during a routine stop.

Barry Drug Dealer Jailed After Mocking Benefits System on Camera

Jordan Jones 16 January 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 24-year-old drug dealer who ran the ‘Ronnie and Reggie’ drug line in Barry has been jailed after filming himself mocking Universal Credit whilst displaying drug money. Police discovered crack cocaine, heroin and designer clothing at his residence.

Newport Man Jailed for Directing Online Abuse of Filipino Children

Jordan Jones 17 December 2024Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Stephen Lane sentenced to 12 years for paying parents to abuse their children while he watched and directed via webcam. Investigation reveals systematic exploitation dating back to 2017.

Cardiff Man Jailed for Sexual Abuse of Young Girl

Jordan Jones 24 November 2024Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Thomas Vanstone, 26, has been sentenced to six years in prison for multiple sexual offences against a child who was eight years old when the abuse began.

Sex Offender Jailed for Breach of Court Order in Wales

Jordan Jones 8 November 2024Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Christopher Strong, 38, has been imprisoned for 19 months after making sexual comments to a decoy posing as a 12-year-old girl, breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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