Over a decade ago, Wes Cunliffe was running from the police, running from fellow drug dealers and ultimately, running from a lifestyle that was catching up with him.
The Newport youngster had found himself involved in the city's drug market, running supplies between dealers, dealing substances himself and carrying a weapon to protect himself.
However, his involvement in the risky 'business' came to a head when he was stabbed and left for dead in the middle of the street.