Two Bristol Men Jailed for Horrific Cardiff Shotgun Attack on Teen
Two Bristol men have been locked up after a chilling shotgun assault in Cardiff left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured. The terrifying attack saw the teenager shot through his house letterbox, sparking outrage across Wales.
Shot Through Letterbox: Teen Severely Wounded
On June 7, 2025, the 15-year-old victim was blasted through the letterbox of his Cardiff home with a 12-bore shotgun. The blast tore into his lower legs, causing multiple injuries.
Thankfully, a letterbox guard inside the door prevented even worse damage. The boy’s wounds were serious but he escaped life-threatening harm.
Damning Footage and GPS Data Seal the Guilty Verdicts
South Wales Police launched a massive investigation, catching the culprits just nine days later in Bristol. Ashley Corbin, 21, and Efekan Karahan, 18, were arrested thanks to irrefutable evidence.
- Corbin shockingly filmed the shooting on his phone, capturing Karahan pulling the trigger.
- Both men’s phones contained incriminating messages and voice notes.
- The stolen grey VW Golf used in the attack was found abandoned in Newport.
- GPS data traced the car’s route from Bristol to Cardiff and back on the shooting day.
Hard-Hitting Jail Terms Delivered at Newport Crown Court
Efekan Karahan pled guilty to:
- Posing a firearm with intent to endanger life
- Possessing a loaded shotgun in public
- Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent
Ashley Corbin admitted to:
- Possessing a firearm to cause fear of violence
- Possessing a loaded shotgun in public
- Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent
Karahan was sentenced to nine years and ten months, while Corbin received a nine-year prison term.
The brutal attack and swift justice highlight the police’s commitment to tackling violent crime head-on.
