Evan Williams Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Assaulting Dog Walker

Evan Williams, a renowned horse trainer, has received a three-year prison sentence for a brutal attack on a dog walker who had wandered onto his property. The incident occurred on December 4, 2024, when Williams, 55, used a hockey stick to repeatedly strike 72-year-old Martin Dandridge, resulting in severe injuries, including a fractured arm. Despite denying the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, Williams was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. During the sentencing, Recorder Angharad Price condemned Williams' actions, stating that he had made a choice to confront the victim instead of waiting for the police to arrive. The judge highlighted an earlier incident where Williams had been threatened by poachers, but emphasized that taking the law into his own hands was never acceptable. Williams, a multiple Grade One-winning trainer, has had notable success at the Cheltenham Festival, including a recent win by Ask Brewster, which was running under his wife's name after Williams' licence was revoked following his conviction.