Deacon Watkins, 21, of Newport, struck his stepfather in the face with a baseball bat modified with staples during a confrontation in February 2024. He received a nine-month suspended sentence at Cardiff Crown Court.
Pontypool woman spared jail after 41 dogs seized
Lynda Cooper has been sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting 11 animal welfare offences linked to an unlicensed breeding operation at her Pontypool home, where 41 dogs and two litters of puppies were discovered in unsuitable conditions.
Man spared jail for killing pigeon at Newport centre
Leigh Dixon, 44, of Bettws, was given a suspended sentence at Newport Magistrates’ Court after admitting killing a wild bird at Friars Walk and a public order offence.
Man jailed after sexual attack on dog walker in Colwyn Bay
Tyler Evans, 25, of Colwyn Bay, has been sentenced to three years and two months at Mold Crown Court after being convicted of sexual assault and exposure following an attack on a woman in Eirias Park.
Port Talbot man jailed after drug messages traced to phones
Leighton Burgess, 38, was sentenced to three years at Swansea Crown Court after admitting being concerned in the supply of cocaine, Valium, and pregabalin.
Three jailed for burgling Swansea pensioner’s home
A woman and two men have each been jailed for two years after breaking into a pensioner’s flat in Swansea while he was in hospital.
London man jailed over Gowerton cannabis farm removal
A 26-year-old from Streatham has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after he and two others travelled from London to strip a cannabis farm hidden in a Gowerton vape shop. His co-defendant was spared jail and given a suspended sentence.
Menai Bridge man jailed for carrying knife in street
Arron Dean, 31, has been jailed for 26 weeks after admitting to possessing a knife in a public place in Menai Bridge. He was arrested after threatening residents at a property and walking towards the high street with the weapon.
Thirty sentenced over 2023 Ely riot in Cardiff
South Wales Police’s criminal investigation into the serious disorder that swept through the Ely area of Cardiff has reached its conclusion, with 30 people sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for riot. The 25 men and five women were sentenced during a two-week hearing. Twenty-six received custodial terms, with sentences ranging from three years and eight months to six years and …
Officers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire
North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.
Rogue trader jailed after preying on elderly in Wales
A convicted fraudster has been jailed for five years and eight months after targeting elderly homeowners across North Wales and England. William King, 48, admitted five counts of breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order at Chester Crown Court.
Burglar jailed after off-duty officer chase in Newport
A burglar has been jailed for 14 months after an off-duty Gwent Police officer spotted him in Newport and chased him through several streets before detaining him. Arron Young, 35, admitted multiple burglary and theft offences at Newport Crown Court.