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Mum 'wailing and distraught' after assault by son

August 29, 2016, 12:12 pm
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A SWANSEA man who assaulted his elderly mother by slapping her in the face has been fined and given a community order. Swansea Magistrates' Court heard that a witness reported shouting and the sounds of an argument coming form 59-year-old David Jones's house in Townhill at lunchtime on June 9 — and then saw his mother crying at the door of the property. READ MORE: Visitor offered oral sex then attacked in 'honey trap' in Swansea car park The court was told Jones was heard to tell his...

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Man had 11-year-old in neck lock as he chased kids in street on...

August 30, 2016, 7:15 am
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A DRUNK man rushing home to beat his court-imposed curfew put an 11-year-old boy in a neck lock and threw him to the ground before chasing other children and throwing a bucket at one of them and swearing and shouting at people in the street, a court has heard. Benjamin Jonathan Roberts ran off when police were called, and when cornered by a pursuing officer adopted a "fighting stance" had to be hit with a baton and taken to the ground. READ MORE: Visitor to Swansea offered oral sex...

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Forget finger prints - burglar identified by his pants

August 30, 2016, 8:19 am
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A "PROLIFIC criminal" has been sent to prison after an eagle-eyed policeman noticed his distinctive fast food themed pants. Darren Machon had been arrested for dangerous driving after making off from police, and was changing clothes in the cells when an officer saw his underwear — and recognised them from a description given by a Bridgend burglary victim. READ MORE: Drunk man put 11-year-old boy in neck lock as he rushed home to beat his curfew Machon was jailed for 34...

Forget finger prints - burglar identified by his pants

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Man jailed after punching dog breeder in the face and stealing...

August 31, 2016, 1:50 am
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A father and son were jailed yesterday after a breeder's prize pug puppy worth £1,200 was stolen in a violent raid.Thomas Stokes, 47, attacked Elizabeth Swain after entering her home to view a litter of black pug puppies she had advertised online.He travelled to Mrs Swain's house in Abergavenny, with an accomplice to carry out the dog-napping.READ MORE: This Penlan resident is 'too embarrassed' to have visitors over due to fly-tippingHe told her he wanted to buy the pedigree pooch as a...

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Nurse forged doctor's signature to steal £3,000 worth of...

August 31, 2016, 3:40 am
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A nurse forged a doctor's signature to obtain prescriptions for Botox worth more than £3,000 for her personal beauty business.Registered nurse Kate Matthew, who worked as a health visitor for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, faked the signatures so she could carry out beauty treatments privately for her business in Cwmbran. Matthew obtained six prescriptions worth £3,300 while working as a health visitor, by using the signature of a doctor she had met on a course. READ...

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Glynneath rugby player who punched an opponent during a match...

September 1, 2016, 6:08 am
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A RUGBY player has been ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation after he punched a member of the other team in the face during a match.Jonathan Griffiths, who was playing for Glynneath RFC, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on student Alex Dombrandt, who was playing for Cardiff Met RFC.Mr Dombrandt's parents, who had travelled from Surrey to watch the match, took him to the University Hospital of Wales, where doctors found fractures to both sides of his...

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Married mum knocked out lover's teeth with milk bottle in a scene...

September 2, 2016, 1:39 am
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​A married mum attacked her lover in a scene "like Fatal Attraction" and used a milk bottle to knock out his teeth.Jodie Hargreaves, 41, was having an affair with Robert Newbury, 62, but became jealous when he said he felt ill.A court heard the couple met at a local pub and struck up a "toxic" affair lasting several months. READ MORE: Man barked at victim's dogs during drunken assault in country parkOn Christmas Eve last year Hargreaves visited Mr Newbury who said he was...

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Driver was travelling at almost 100mph day after passing test...

September 2, 2016, 8:00 am
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A TEENAGER who killed another motorist in an horrific head-on smash was racing at almost 100mph just a day after passing his driving test. A judge said Sean Sullivan was being "Jack the lad" and showing off to his friends when he lost control of his car on a Gower road and ploughed into the oncoming Tim Malone. READ MORE: Teenager denies breaking into Afan Valley cat sanctuary and killing cats Ordnance Survey worker Mr Malone and his wife, Yvonne, had been driving from their...

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'Grabber Grenfell' the groping grocer is ordered to pay his...

September 5, 2016, 7:46 am
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​THREE women shoppers have won £1,000 compensation each from a groping grocer dubbed "Grabber Grenfell" at his shop in a Welsh market town.Cub Scout leader Raymond Grenfell, 70, claimed his touching, kissing and saucy comments to women customers was just "friendly banter" in his store.The grocer was found guilty of a string of sexual assaults in his store - but he appealed to a judge to overturn the conviction to clear his name as a "pillar of the...

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Sex assaults 'ruined victim's childhood and blighted her adult...

September 5, 2016, 9:29 am
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A MAN who sexually assaulted a young girl over a six year period "ruined her childhood and blighted her adult life" a court has heard. Glyn Williams's victim was just six when he began to "indulge his sexual tastes for young girls". READ MORE: Teenager who killed motorist was driving at almost 100mph - the day after passing his test The attacks took place in the Neath area during the 1970s — but it wasn't until 2014 that she able to report the abuse to...

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Xbox burglar traced from DNA - and found in prison

September 5, 2016, 9:34 am
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A MAN who broke into a Swansea flat while the occupant was at the hospital visiting his daughter has been jailed. Marco Serrao used a metal pole to smash a bedroom window in the ground floor property and gain entry — sitting on his victim's sofa for a while before making-off with his computer game console, games, and DVDs. READ MORE: Teen driver was doing almost 100mph the day after passing test when he killed motorist The 38-year-old was traced after scenes of crime investigators...

Xbox burglar traced from DNA - and found in prison

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Sadness as magnificent seven all-white puppies are stolen from...

September 6, 2016, 1:36 am
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​​POLICE are investigating after seven puppies were stolen from a property in Llanelli.The incident took place sometime overnight on August 30.The all white Jack Russells were taken from a property in Llanelli.READ MORE: Man jailed after punching dog breeder in the face and stealing £1,200 pug puppyThey were removed from a garden kennel - but the mother was left at the scene.​A police spokesman said: "Sometime overnight on August 30, seven all white Jack Russell...

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Police appeal after parking space row in Mumbles ends in...

September 6, 2016, 5:42 am
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POLICE in Swansea are appealing for witnesses after an apparent row over a contested parking space escalated. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after becoming involved in a dispute with a woman over parking at the Knab Rock car park in Mumbles. A 40-year-old man has also been interviewed in connection with the matter. READ MORE: Seven puppies stolen from garden, leaving their mother behind The incident happened around 3pm on August bank holiday Monday, and...

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Man did "triumphant laps" around dance floor after...

September 6, 2016, 6:42 am
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A MAN who launched an unprovoked attack on a customer in Neath Workingmen's Club and then did "triumphant laps" around the dance floor has been sent to jail — after coming back from holiday. Damien Thomas' sentencing for inflicting grievous bodily harm had been adjourned while he went on a pre-booked family holiday. READ MORE: Xbox burglar traced by DNA sample - and found in prison Swansea Crown Court heard that Thomas was extremely drunk and "looking for trouble"...

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Man arrested on suspicion of robbery at Station Road, Llanelli

September 6, 2016, 7:04 am
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POLICE have arrested a 48-year-old man this afternoon on suspicion of robbery.It follows an incident at 12.25pm today at Station Road in Llanelli.He is now in custody.READ MORE: Woman taken to hospital after medical emergency at Llanelli Magistrates' CourtREAD MORE: Sadness as magnificent seven all-white puppies are stolen from mother in Llanelli gardenDyfed-Powys Police has now issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident to come forward.A spokeswoman for the force...

Man arrested on suspicion of robbery at Station Road, Llanelli

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Police appeal after woman is sexually assaulted in Swansea city...

September 6, 2016, 7:11 am
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in a late night attack in the centre of Swansea. The incident happened between 1am and 2am on Sunday in the doorway of the Slaters menswear shop near Castle Square. READ MORE: XBox burglar traced by DNA sample - and found in prison Officers are urging anyone with information about what happened to come forward. South Wales Police detective Inspector Phil Sparrow of Morriston CID said: "An investigation is...

Police appeal after woman is sexually assaulted in Swansea city...

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'Secret code words' plan to smuggle tobacco into Swansea Prison

September 7, 2016, 5:32 am
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A WOMAN was caught smuggling tobacco into Swansea Prison after the authorities listened to a phone call with an inmate which used a series of "code words". Swansea Magistrates Court heard a telephone conversation between Caroline Anne Jones and with her prisoner husband was recorded after police intelligence led officers to suspect there was a plan to get tobacco into the jail. READ MORE: Police appeal after sexual assault in Swansea city centre During the phone call Jones...

'Secret code words' plan to smuggle tobacco into Swansea Prison

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Pembrokeshire Herald editor charged over paper identifying youth...

September 8, 2016, 7:29 am
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THE editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald has appeared in court after his newspaper was accused of naming a youth involved in court proceedings.Thomas Hutton Sinclair entered no plea when he appeared at Llanelli Magistrates' Court today.The 37-year-old, who was defended by solicitor Matthew Paul, was charged with breaching section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 in a report on February 12.READ MORE: Blogger Jacqui Thompson to fight election for Carmarthenshire Council seatThe act...

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Thief stuffed valuable vase in her bag and walked out of an art...

September 10, 2016, 1:17 am
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A 49-year-old woman stole a valuable vase by stuffing it in her shopping bag - and walking out of a gallery. Michelle Pring, 49, picked up a £280 vase from its display to slip it into her bag when gallery staff weren't looking. But Pring didn't realise she was being watched by CCTV - and the theft was being recorded. A court ordered her to pay up for the expensive vase after being shown the CCTV pictures. The video showed Pring looking at the distinctive handmade vase while...

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Blackmailer jailed after tricking woman to send him naked...

September 12, 2016, 2:51 am
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A YOUNG blackmailer has been sentenced to 16 months custody after tricking a woman to send him naked pictures of herself.Connor Haynes, aged 20, warned he would upload the "sexually explicit" images onto Facebook unless she coughed up cash.But Cardiff Crown Court heard his victim refused to give him the money - and reported Haynes to police. READ MORE: 'Secret code words' plan to smuggle tobacco into Swansea PrisonProsecutor Julien Greenwood said: "The woman shared the images with...

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