Michael O'Brien, one of three men known as the 'Cardiff Newsagent Three,' is currently seeking to restore the grave of Philip Saunders, the man for whose 1987 murder O'Brien was wrongfully imprisoned. O'Brien and his co-defendants were convicted of killing the newsagent, but their convictions were later quashed after it was revealed that police had coerced confessions and suppressed evidence. O'Brien served 11 years in prison before being released.

Following his exoneration, O'Brien has expressed a desire to honor the memory of Mr. Saunders, whose grave has reportedly fallen into a state of disrepair. O'Brien argues that the victim has been 'forgotten' by the public and the authorities, and he intends to lead an effort to maintain the site. While the legal proceedings surrounding the original case concluded years ago, the emotional and social aftermath continues to impact those involved. The BBC reports that O'Brien views this act of restoration as a way to bring closure to a tragic chapter that devastated multiple lives, including his own and that of the victim's family.