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Trainer on Trial for Hockey Stick Assault on Dog Walker

3/3/2026

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Evan Williams, a horse trainer, stands trial for allegedly attacking Martin Dandridge, a dog walker, with a hockey stick in Llancarfan, Wales, on 4 December 2024.
Witnesses reported that Williams struck Dandridge while he was walking his daughter's dog, fracturing his forearm.
Williams believed Dandridge was trespassing and engaging in illegal hunting.
Police intervened after being alerted by Williams.
The Cardiff Crown Court trial is expected to last four days.

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Evan Williams, a horse trainer, stands trial for allegedly attacking Martin Dandridge, a dog walker, with a hockey stick in Llancarfan, Wales, on 4 December 2024.
Witnesses reported that Williams struck Dandridge while he was walking his daughter's dog, fracturing his forearm.
Williams believed Dandridge was trespassing and engaging in illegal hunting.
Police intervened after being alerted by Williams.
The Cardiff Crown Court trial is expected to last four days.