Trainer Williams jailed for three years for attacking dog walker

Trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his land.

Williams, 55, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick during the assault.

Mr Dandridge, from Swindon, Wiltshire, suffered injuries including a fractured arm in the incident on Williams' land at Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, on the evening of December 4 2024.

The defendant denied a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, but was convicted by a unanimous jury after 90 minutes of deliberations following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court in March.

On Tuesday, Recorder Angharad Price sentenced Williams to three years in prison.

She told Williams: "This is an appalling offence where you attacked Mr Dandridge causing him serious injuries.

"I know that you fully understand that he is still living with the impact of your actions on that day 16 months ago."

The judge told Williams that he had a "choice" on that day - to confront Mr Dandridge himself or wait for nearby police to attend.