Mihai Onica, 52, from London was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison after stealing electrical items and nicotine products from a Blackwood supermarket whilst equipped with professional shoplifting tools.

Lloyd Gary Robert Davies, 23, sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for attempting to kill a badger and animal welfare offences in Caerphilly.

Andrew Lewis, 54, convicted of sexual activity in presence of child under 13 and exposure, remanded ahead of crown court sentencing.

Eric Thomas, 30, pleaded guilty to having 44 extreme pornographic images and films at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Paul Gerry, 42, targeted multiple Newport businesses stealing deodorant, candles and groceries during July crime binge.

Anthony Summerhayes, 39, stole items worth hundreds of pounds from shops across Cardiff and Caerphilly before being sentenced to 14 weeks in prison.

Tracey Matheson, 60, from Cardiff, sentenced after pleading guilty to theft at Newport supermarket with court citing “flagrant disregard for orders”.

Nathan Alley, 28, exposed himself on Park View in Bassaleg and received a 12-month conditional discharge plus £111 in costs.

Alex Thomas, 28, avoided prison but must register as sex offender for five years after admitting to possessing indecent images.

Alfred Bale, 79, pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Conor Smith, 29, from Pontypool pleaded guilty to making indecent photographs of a child and must register as a sex offender for five years.