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The GuardianonBluesky3d ago
Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick
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Analysis Summary
Horse trainer Evan Williams was jailed for three years after repeatedly hitting a 72-year-old dog walker with a hockey stick on his Welsh property in December 2024. Williams claimed the man was trespassing, but a Cardiff court jury unanimously convicted him of grievous bodily harm with intent — the judge ruled that calling police was always the lawful option. This ends the career of one of Wales' most successful trainers; his wife has taken over the racing license while he serves his sentence.
Claims Analysis (5)
“Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his land”
Confirmed by Guardian, Sky Sports, Metro, and Daily Mail. Court conviction and sentencing documented.
“Williams, 55, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick during the assault”
Specific details corroborated across multiple sources including Sky Sports and Metro.
“Dandridge suffered injuries including a fractured arm in the incident on Williams's land at Llancarfan in south Wales in December 2024”
Location and timeframe confirmed by Guardian article. Injury details consistent across coverage.
“Williams was convicted by a unanimous jury after 90 minutes of deliberations following a trial at Cardiff crown court in March”
Court proceedings and verdict documented in linked Guardian article with judicial detail.
“Williams is a multiple Grade One-winning trainer who has had success at the Cheltenham festival”
Professional credentials documented across all sources covering the case.
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