Evan Williams, Trainer, Sentenced to Three Years for Assaulting Dog Walker

Evan Williams, a 55-year-old horse trainer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for attacking a 72-year-old dog walker on his property. The incident, which occurred on December 4, 2024, left the victim, Martin Dandridge, with serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Williams, who denied the charges, was convicted by a jury after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. During the sentencing, the judge condemned Williams' actions, stating that he had made a choice to confront the victim instead of waiting for the police to arrive. The judge also referenced a previous incident where Williams had encountered poachers on his land and was threatened, but emphasized that this did not justify taking the law into his own hands. Williams, a renowned trainer with multiple Grade One wins, including successes at the Cheltenham Festival, will now serve a three-year prison term.