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Prolific shoplifter jailed for 26 weeks after Mancot theft

Jordan Jones 7 February 2026Crime & Court, Mold Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

Daniel Williams denied stealing from The Village Store but was found guilty and jailed, having already breached a suspended sentence for similar offences.

Cannabis farm uncovered in former Merthyr bar – two jailed

Jordan Jones 7 February 2026Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Two men have been sentenced to 18 months in prison after police discovered over 1,500 cannabis plants growing inside a former Merthyr Tydfil bar following community intelligence.

Newport drug dealer ordered to pay back £11,910 in profits

Jordan Jones 7 February 2026Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Lewis Hill fled police twice during arrest but has now been ordered to hand over nearly £12,000 in criminal proceeds from cannabis dealing.

Man jailed for exposing himself to child in Rhos-on-Sea

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

Christopher Jepson, 33, asked a girl if she wanted “a tenner” before exposing himself twice in late 2023. He received a suspended sentence at Mold Crown Court.

Pontypool man jailed for coercive control of girlfriend

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Luke Groves subjected his partner to five years of abuse including threats, violence and humiliation before being sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Ex-Marine jailed for sexual assault and violent attack

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Former Royal Marine Nathan Bantick has been jailed for 12 months after sexually assaulting a teenager in Swansea city centre and then violently attacking a man who confronted him about his behaviour.

Racist pensioner gets stalking order over Jo Cox post

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Crime & Court, Llandudno Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

David Lowe, 72, posted chilling message comparing murdered MP Jo Cox to North Wales politician Liz Saville Roberts.

Drug dealer to repay £30k of £192k criminal benefit

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Conor Holt sentenced to over five years for cocaine dealing, but court finds he only has £32,316 in traceable assets despite benefiting by nearly £200,000.

Man sentenced for sexual assault on teenage boy at party

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Gareth Williams, 25, grabbed a teenage boy’s genitals at a Caerphilly party and claimed it was a joke, receiving a suspended sentence at Cardiff Crown Court.

XL Bully owner jailed after child bitten four times

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Scott Gallagher imprisoned for 28 months after holding dog by collar then releasing it during attack at Llandudno Junction property.

Port Talbot man jailed for bar attack as witnesses stayed silent

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Richard Clement, 37, knocked out victim with single punch leaving him with brain bleed and permanent facial deformity, but no witnesses would help police.

Cardiff teens jailed for 22-day car and bike theft spree

Jordan Jones 6 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Three teenagers sentenced after stealing eight vehicles and six bikes across South Wales in August and September crime wave.

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