A man who used his car to run over a woman in the road has been sentenced for her murder at Cardiff Crown Court.

Kian Bateman, 19, had been outside the Glamorgan Homeguard Club in Ely on 26 September 2025, where he was seen inhaling nitrous oxide.

Bateman saw his brother having an altercation with a group of people, during which, Shelley Davies ended up on the ground.

Bateman then deliberately drove his car at the group, running over Ms Davies who was still on the ground, and hitting her partner, David Bratcher, seriously injuring him.

A jury, having heard all the evidence in the case, convicted Bateman of murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Anthony Clarke of the CPS said: “The strong evidence presented by the Crown Prosecution Service at trial satisfied the jury that this was no accident.

“The defendant deliberately used his car as a weapon, with devasting consequence.

“His actions resulted in the tragic loss of a young woman’s life and injured others.

“Although this case has concluded, our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Shelley Davies over their tragic loss.”

Kian Bateman was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to serve a minimum of 17 years. He was also disqualified from driving for 21 years and 109 days and ordered to take an extended re-test.