Man found guilty of murder near hospital car park

Conall Evans was stabbed in the early hours of new year's day

Conall Evans
Author: Seb CheerPublished 11th Oct 2024

A man has been convicted of murder, after he stabbed another man near a hospital car park in South Wales.

Connall Evans was found with a single knife wound to his chest near Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital in Tonypandy, in the early hours of 1st January 2024.

The 30-year-old died a short time later.

Ashley Davies, also 30, has today (Friday 11th October) been found guilty of murder, after a ten day trial.

"Devastating consequences"

Senior Investigating Officer, Inspector Dai Butt, said: “I hope today’s verdict gives Conall’s family some closure so they can now begin the difficult process of moving on from what has been a very traumatic time in their lives.

“This case lays bare the devastating consequences of knife crime which are invariably far reaching. The lives of everybody involved will never be the same again.

“Conall’s life was cut tragically short by the barbaric actions of Ashley Davies, who now faces the prospect of spending a considerable time behind bars.

“I want to thank the community who were left shocked and saddened by this tragic event for their support throughout.”

Davies, of Forge Street, Pentre, will be sentenced on Friday 18th October.

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