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Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick

Grand National horse trainer jailed for beating man with hockey stick

Summary

A horse trainer named Evan Williams has been sentenced to three years in jail for attacking a man named Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick. The assault happened at night on Williams's property, where he thought Dandridge was trying to hunt animals illegally. A court found Williams guilty of causing serious bodily harm.

Key Facts

  • Evan Williams is a Grand National horse trainer.
  • He attacked Martin Dandridge at night using a hockey stick.
  • The incident took place in December 2024 in Vale of Glamorgan.
  • The court sentenced Williams to three years in prison for grievous bodily harm.
  • Williams believed Dandridge was illegally hunting on his land.
  • Dandridge sustained a broken arm from the attack.
  • At the time, Williams managed 120 horses across two locations.
  • Williams has a history in horse racing and has trained successful racehorses.

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