A Cycle of Violence Ends: Daniel Lander Sentenced at Mold Crown Court

Today, the walls of justice closed in on 27-year-old Daniel Lander as he faced the consequences of a terrifying campaign of violence and sexual abuse. Standing in the dock at Mold Crown Court this morning, December 8, the West Bromwich resident was sentenced to ten years in prison with an additional two years on licence. It is a significant sentence that brings a halt to his predatory behavior, but it can never fully erase the trauma inflicted upon his victim. For months, she endured a living nightmare that culminated in a brutal assault, hidden away from the world until a fateful morning in March brought her suffering into the light.

Terror at Ty Mawr: The Morning the Silence Broke

The full extent of Lander’s brutality was exposed following a harrowing incident on Saturday, March 29. The peace of the Ty Mawr Caravan Park in Abergele was shattered just after 8:30 am when police were called to a disturbance. What officers found inside one of the caravans was a scene of devastation. A woman was discovered with horrific injuries, the physical evidence of a savage attack. She was left with a fractured eye socket—a chilling testament to the force used against her—along with extensive bruising across her back, ribs, and arms. Lander was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault, but as investigators would soon discover, the physical beating was only one layer of the torment she had survived.

A Survivor’s Courage Reveals a History of Abuse

While the physical scars were visible, the psychological wounds ran even deeper. In a display of immense bravery, the victim disclosed to police during her interview that the violence was not an isolated event. She recounted a period of terror stretching from October 2024 to March 2025, during which she was subjected to rape and sexual violence. Her testimony painted a heartbreaking picture of entrapment and fear, leading to Lander’s conviction on two counts of rape, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, assault, and criminal damage. Today’s sentencing ensures that Daniel Lander is removed from society, but our thoughts remain fiercely with the survivor. Her courage in speaking out has not only secured justice for herself but has potentially saved others from suffering at the hands of this dangerous man.