Gwent Police Officer to Be Sentenced for Breaking Wife’s Back in Early Morning Attack

Gwent Police officer PC Huw Orphan, 31, is set to be sentenced today after being found guilty of Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) for attacking his wife in April 2020, resulting in her back being broken.

Orphan had initially been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) with intent but was acquitted of that charge following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 25, 2024, with the judge requesting a pre-sentence report before deciding what punishment the officer should face.

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