Darren Brown, a 35-year-old former Bridgend councillor, received an 18-year prison sentence after being convicted of attempted murder for stabbing his estranged wife, Corinne Brown, three times while she soothed their baby. The attack occurred in July 2022 during an argument regarding their troubled relationship. The judge described the incident as a ‘brutal, sustained attack,’ highlighting Brown’s jealousy and controlling behavior. Corinne Brown expressed the lasting emotional scars left by the assault, emphasizing the impact on their children. A restraining order was issued against him, prohibiting any contact.