A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a violent rape in Porth, with the judge noting he was “sexually turned on by violence”.
Pet Owner Banned after Dog Found in Severe State of Neglect
A Pontypridd woman has received a 10-year ban from keeping animals after her dog was discovered emaciated and flea-infested. The young dog has since found a loving new home.
Caldicot Man Dies Before Court Sentencing in Image Case
A 37-year-old Caldicot resident has died before his scheduled sentencing appearance, following convictions for possession of illegal images at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Llanelli Man Sentenced for Prison Communication Breach
A 32-year-old Llanelli resident receives 12-month sentence for unauthorised prison communications and sending offensive messages.
Holyhead Man Jailed for Violent Attack on Woman in Local Pub
A 61-year-old Holyhead man has been jailed for 26 weeks following an unprovoked assault on a woman at the George Hotel. The incident involved throwing furniture and physical assault, leading to charges of affray and actual bodily harm.
Sex Offender Jailed for Breach of Court Order in Wales
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.
Newport Woman Jailed for Breaching Order in Teen Abuse Case
A 25-year-old Newport woman has been imprisoned for 17 months after breaking a court order by contacting a teenager she had previously groomed and sexually assaulted. The case highlights the ongoing risks of social media exploitation.
Newport Police Raid Reveals Major Cannabis Operation
Two men have been arrested after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation spanning two floors of a disused warehouse in Newport.
Ex-Police Officer Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Wales
Former Gwent Police officer John Stringer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a girl under 13, with the judge describing him as a “high risk to female children”.
Teen Dealer Jailed After Refusing Community Service Orders
A 19-year-old Newport drug dealer who told officials he would rather go to prison than complete unpaid work has been sentenced to over two years in a young offender institution.
Cwmbran Man Jailed for Brutal Attack on Former Partner
A 28-year-old Cwmbran man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to strangling and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a terrifying domestic attack.
Cardiff Man Jailed for Historic Child Abuse Cases
Peter David Long, 66, receives 24-year sentence for sexual offences against four young girls committed in the 1970s. Detective praises survivors’ bravery in securing conviction.