David Davies jailed for live-streaming Cardiff court case Published duration 22 February 2017

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A man who filmed and live-streamed a court case in Cardiff has been jailed for 28 days.

David Davies, 39, from Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was broadcasting the footage on to Facebook as a person gave evidence at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday.

He was arrested when he returned to the court on Tuesday. A judge sentenced him for contempt of court later that day.

Cameras are not allowed in courts in England and Wales.

South Wales Police was alerted by a member of the public who saw the footage online.

PC Richard Sellek said: "Unfortunately, cases such as this are becoming more and more commonplace.

"There are prominent notices within all courts about the use of mobile phones before people enter the courtroom.