Evan Williams, a 55-year-old trainer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for attacking a 72-year-old dog walker on his property. The incident occurred on December 4, 2024, in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, and left the victim, Martin Dandridge, with serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Williams was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court and was unanimously convicted by the jury. During the sentencing, the judge emphasized that Williams had chosen to confront the victim instead of waiting for the police to arrive, and that his actions were unacceptable.
The judge also referenced a prior incident where Williams had been threatened with a shotgun by poachers on his land, but stated that this did not justify taking the law into his own hands. Williams, a successful Grade One-winning trainer, will now serve a three-year prison term.