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Showing 11 - 20 of 30 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "Cymru/Wales"

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Cymru-Wales

Headteacher jailed for attacking his deputy

A Headteacher who hit one of his teaching staff with a wrench has been jailed at Swansea Crown Court.
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment for Gwersyllt murder

A man who murdered his friend has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Mold Crown Court.
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Man jailed for brutal assault on Gwent Police officer

A man who attacked a police officer in broad daylight causing him grievous bodily harm has been jailed at Cardiff Crown Court.
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UPDATED: Crown Prosecution Service authorises charges relating to fatal shooting

UPDATE (24 March 2025): The CPS has authorised another person to be charged with an offence in connection with this case.Sai Raj Manne (DOB: 04/04/2000), of no fixed abode, has been charged with the offence of participating in the activities of an organised crime group.Manne appeared at Cardiff MC…
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Three men sentenced for kidnapping music producer

Three men who kidnapped a London music producer by luring him to a cottage in West Wales have been sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.
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Cymru-Wales

Llanelli man sentenced for unlawful killing

A man who killed a former colleague after a night out together has been sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.
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Cymru-Wales

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for Llanelli murder

Richard Jones, 50, attended the property in Llanelli on 5 July 2024 shortly after Sophie Evans, 30, had arrived home after taking her children to school. Jones killed her and left the house.
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Teenage girl convicted of three attempted murders

A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has been convicted of attempted murder at Swansea Crown Court.
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Man who murdered his housemate on Christmas Eve sentenced

A 24-year-old man who stabbed his housemate to death in Cardiff the day before Christmas has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Cardiff Crown Court.
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Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for Swansea city centre murder

Two men who continued to punch an unconscious man have been sentenced to life imprisonment at Swansea Crown Court for his murder.
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