Sentence
Thisara Weragalage
Thisara Weragalage (aged 38) was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on 20 February 2026 to 23 Years 9 Months - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Cardiff Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 February 2026
- Sentence
- 23 Years 9 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Daniel Williams
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder and possessing a bladed article in Cardiff, South Wales, on 21 August 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area; A Guilty Plea