Abubakr and Umar Ben Yusaf have been sentenced following a crash that resulted in the death of Rhys Jenkins and serious injury to his son, Ioan. The incident occurred in November 2024 near Welshpool, where Abubakr's reckless driving led to a head-on collision with Jenkins' vehicle. Abubakr received a 14-year sentence, while Umar was sentenced to two years and nine months for his role in the dangerous driving.
The court heard that the brothers were racing each other aggressively, which contributed to the tragic outcome. Witnesses described their driving behavior as reckless, and both fled the scene after the crash. The impact of Jenkins' death has left a significant emotional toll on his family, particularly on his young son.