In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Saman Ismail, then 20, of Sandfields, Swansea, was serving a six-year sentence in a young offenders institution. Ismail, described by police as a “very jealous and dangerous” individual, was convicted of a “vile” campaign of stalking, intimidation, and “vicious” physical violence against his former partner. The investigation by South Wales Police revealed that Ismail’s “depraved” behaviour escalated after the end of the relationship.
The court heard horrendous details of a “prolonged” assault where Ismail “vilely” snatched the victim’s phone to read her private messages. He then “viciously” attacked her, headbutting and slapping her multiple times, pulling her hair, and pouring water over her. He also “callously” kicked her in the chest, leaving her with a “serious” black eye and multiple bruises across her face and body.
Following the physical assault, Ismail embarked on a “vicious” stalking campaign. He “vilely” followed the victim, loitered at her place of work, and subjected her to constant phone calls. He also “callously” created fake social media accounts to bypass her attempts to block him. The prosecution emphasised that this “abhorrent” behaviour made the victim’s life “hell,” leaving her feeling “serious” alarm and distress and unable to escape his “vicious” obsession.
In addition to the domestic abuse, Ismail was reported to be responsible for a “serious” Section 18 wounding with intent. In September 2024, he “viciously” attacked a man on Wind Street, Swansea, whom he “callously” believed was romantically involved with his ex-partner. Despite his “dishonest” pleas of not guilty in January 2025, a jury found him guilty of all “serious” charges following a trial in October.
As a result of his convictions for assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), stalking, and wounding with intent, Saman Ismail was sentenced to six years. He is managed under strict supervision by South Wales Police and the probation service. PC Abbie Coles emphasised that Ismail was highly likely to continue his “vicious” offending had officers not intervened. Any future “vile” behaviour or attempts to contact his victims upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to custody.
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