"A jury at Cardiff Crown Court took just 90 minutes to find Williams - who is due to have runners at Cheltenham this week - guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. His sentencing has been adjourned until after the Festival."
"A court heard that trainer Evan Williams, 54, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick, with the latter suffering injuries including a fractured arm in the assault. Dandridge was walking his dog on Williams' land in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, on December 4 2024 when the incident occurred."
"David Elias KC, defending, asked for the sentencing hearing to be adjourned for reports and to give Williams time to put in place alternative arrangements for his racing business should he be jailed. In the circumstances of this case, bearing in mind he is 54 and of hitherto good character, we would invite the court to adjourn for a pre-sentence report."
Evan Williams, a 54-year-old horse trainer, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after attacking Martin Dandridge, a 72-year-old dog walker, with a hockey stick on December 4, 2024. The assault occurred on Williams' land in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, leaving Dandridge with injuries including a fractured arm. A jury at Cardiff Crown Court deliberated for just 90 minutes before reaching a guilty verdict. Williams, who has runners scheduled for the Cheltenham Festival, will face sentencing after the event concludes. His defense counsel requested an adjournment to allow time for pre-sentence reports and for Williams to arrange alternative care for his racing business should he receive a custodial sentence.
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