Summary
A farmer named Hywel Williams from Carmarthenshire admitted in court to stealing 73 pregnant sheep from his neighbor, Rhodri Llyr Evans, due to financial stress. The sheep were found on Williams' land and at other locations after being reported missing, leading to his 12-month suspended sentence and a requirement to pay compensation.
Key Facts
- Hywel Williams, a 40-year-old farmer, stole 73 ewes from his neighbor.
- The theft was partly due to Williams facing financial difficulties.
- Some sheep were found on Williams' land; others were found at an abattoir and an auction market.
- A local tip-off in March led to the discovery of the stolen sheep.
- Williams said he deeply regretted his actions and felt ashamed.
- The court heard that livestock theft was common in the area between April 2024 and March 2025.
- As a consequence, Williams received a 12-month suspended sentence and must perform 250 hours of unpaid work and pay over £5,000 in compensation.
