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

Evan Williams, a 55-year-old horse trainer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for a brutal attack on a 72-year-old dog walker, Martin Dandridge, who was walking on Williams' property in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. The assault, which occurred on December 4, 2024, left Mr Dandridge with serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Williams, who denied the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, was found guilty by a unanimous jury after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court in March. During the sentencing, Recorder Angharad Price condemned Williams' actions, stating that he had made a choice to confront Mr Dandridge instead of waiting for the police to arrive. The judge also referenced a previous incident where Williams had been threatened by poachers on his land, but emphasized that it was never acceptable to take the law into his own hands. Williams, a successful trainer with multiple Grade One wins, including at the Cheltenham Festival, will now serve a three-year prison sentence. His wife, Cath, has taken over his training license following his conviction.