Richard Downey, 55, from Newport, sentenced to eight years after forensic science linked him to 1997 sex attack on schoolgirl near Blackwood.

Ryan Thomas, 25, sentenced to two years and five months for attempted sexual assault, assault, and sharing intimate images.

Tristan Smith, 20, claimed he committed vile offences because he was a ‘thrill-seeker’ as judge brands actions ‘abhorrent’.

Louis Moates sentenced to 187 weeks after police raids uncovered cannabis, pills, and messages revealing crack cocaine and cocaine supply operation.

Phillip Williams, 54, received a suspended sentence after his pocket bully Lola attacked PC Jessica Porter at his Ely home, leaving her with permanent scars.

Gareth Humphreys, 75, who served 30 years with South Wales Police, told young victim not to trust officers as they “would not believe her”.

Courtney Harris chased his partner into a taxi and threatened to kill her after attacking her at a Cardiff hotel.

Christopher Moore used a broken glass bottle to attack Nathan Cheshire at a Llantrisant hotel, leaving him with 40 stitches and permanent scarring.

A Cardiff woman who role-played as a 13-year-old girl online while sharing indecent images of children has received a suspended prison sentence and must complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

Macauley Mason knocked out victim’s tooth and threw pole at his back during drinks evening that turned violent.

Paul Skilton, 68, of Llangwm, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for offences dating back to 1997-2002.

Jason Stafford, 49, jailed for two years after three Staffordshire Bull Terriers attacked woman holding newborn, leaving victims needing surgery and skin grafts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​