Evan Williams, a renowned horse trainer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for a violent attack on a dog walker who was on 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 serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Despite denying the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, Williams was found guilty by a unanimous jury after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court.
During 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 encountered poachers on his land and was threatened with a shotgun, but stressed that this did not justify taking the law into his own hands. Williams, a multiple Grade One-winning trainer, will now serve a three-year prison term.