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Caerphilly paedophile jailed for filming child abuse

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court, Newport Crown Court Leave a Comment

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

Chepstow prison worker jailed for inmate relationship

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Prison staff member Heidi Bessant sentenced to six months after admitting misconduct in a public office at Bristol Crown Court.

Man’s phone photos expose £150k cannabis factory operation

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Elian Thana caught with growing equipment on M4 before police discovered his images at two major drug factories in Wales and Birmingham.

Liverpool drug dealer jailed after Colwyn Bay car crash

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Dillon Eastaway, 30, was arrested after fleeing a collision where he was suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis.

Man jailed for brutal attack on vulnerable Milford Haven victim

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

John Allen, 49, repeatedly punched and choked a vulnerable man with microcephaly after being asked to quieten down during a phone call.

Man jailed for drugs after killing football fan with punch

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Steven Vonk, 51, received an additional sentence after police found cocaine worth £9,680 in his Swansea flat during his arrest for manslaughter.

Birkenhead man jailed 20 years for Flint child sex offences

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Adrian Howarth, 58, convicted of 10 offences including rape and cruelty to a child dating back to 1980s and 1990s.

Swansea man jailed 10 years for online child sex crimes

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jack Barrett, 25, from Waunarlwydd, pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences after grooming a young victim through online platforms.

Former Gwent detective guilty of gross misconduct assault

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

Ex-Detective Sergeant Joanne Marston resigned moments before misconduct hearing over off-duty Devon assault conviction.

Man jailed for breaking into Rhyl flat and strangling victim

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

Jack Daniel Brown, 33, smashed his way into a Bath Street property before repeatedly strangling the occupant. He received 22 months in prison.

Port Talbot man jailed after 70mph chase in stolen car

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Ryan Simon reached speeds of 70mph in 20mph zones during dangerous police pursuit whilst already disqualified from driving.

Three jailed after filmed weapon attack in Bridgend

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Three people from Bridgend have each been sentenced to one year and three months in prison after admitting affray following a filmed armed attack in North Cornelly.

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