"Recorder Angharad Price stated, 'This is an appalling offence where you attacked Mr Dandridge causing him serious injuries. I know that you fully understand that he is still living with the impact of your actions on that day 16 months ago.'"
"'You also talked about protecting your family from harm. However, that protection should not have come at Mr Dandridge's cost,' the judge remarked, emphasizing the consequences of Williams's actions."
"'It is never acceptable to take the law into your own hands. This sentence will be a lesson to you that it is always better to call the police if you think a crime is being committed,' the judge concluded."
Evan Williams, a Welsh Grand National-winning trainer, was sentenced to three years in prison for attacking Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick. The assault occurred on Williams's land in December 2024, resulting in Dandridge suffering serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Williams denied causing grievous bodily harm but was convicted by a jury. The judge emphasized the inappropriateness of taking the law into one's own hands and highlighted the impact of Williams's actions on Dandridge's life. The future of Williams's training business is uncertain following his conviction.
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