Ched Evans cleared of rape after retrial at Cardiff Crown Court

October 14, 2016, 6:40 am

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FOOTBALLER Ched Evans today sobbed in court after being cleared of raping a drunken teenager in a hotel room after a night out.A jury took just three hours to unanimously clear him of raping the 19-year-old.Evans was calm and composed as the jury of seven women and five men returned their not guilty verdict.Judge Mrs Justice Nicola Davies said: "Mr Evans you are discharged."Evans then left the dock at Cardiff Crown Court to walk to the public gallery where he hugged fiancee Natasha...

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Tackling hate crime - through football

October 14, 2016, 7:58 am

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POLICE from Swansea and Neath Port Talbot swapped the beat for the pitch for a special game of football. The boys in red took on Swansea City Bravehearts FC, a team made-up of people with a range of learning or physical disabilities, to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week. The match, at the Swansea PlayFootball centre, was the culmination of a series of activities and events over the last five days designed to raise awareness of hate crime, and to encourage victims to come...

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October 15, 2016, 1:18 am

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A LLANSAMLET woman was found to be more than two-and-a-half times the legal cannabis driving limit when police pulled her over. Swansea Magistrates' Court heard that officers stopped Patricia Harrington's Renault Megan on Samlet Road and found her pupils were dilated, her speech slurred and there was a strong smell of cannabis in the vehicle — the 46-year-old failed a roadside drug test and was arrested. READ MORE: Mobile phone fraudster back in jail after failing to pay court...

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October 16, 2016, 2:00 am

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AN armed gang who burst into a Neath house making threats of violence and demanding cash had got the wrong address, a court has heard. The three men — one of whom was brandishing a foot-long wrench — subjected the family to a terrifying ordeal in the mistaken belief they had a safe containing £50,000 in the property. READ MORE: Phone fraudster jack in jail after to pay court £420,000 from his scam Two of the trio remain at large but one was tracked down after police...

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October 17, 2016, 6:15 am

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A MAN has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a golden eagle was discovered in a dirty West Wales kitchen.Adam Smith appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court after previously pleading guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act.The 54-year-old failed to ensure the eagle was provided with a suitable environment, which was hygienic and/or free from hazards, the court heard.READ MORE: Six dogs dumped outside Swansea were in a poor conditionThe eagle was discovered at a...

'Significant quantity' of distinctive Asian gold jewellery stolen...

October 17, 2016, 10:24 am

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POLICE are appealing for help after what is described as a "significant quantity" of distinctive Asian gold jewellery was stolen in two burglaries. Officers are appealing for anyone with information on the Swansea incidents — or anyone who is offered similar items for sale — to come forward. READ MORE: This is what Swansea's slip bridge could look like if lottery cash bid is successful The first break-in happened at a property in Victoria Road, Gorseinon, on October...

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October 17, 2016, 10:31 am

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A HOMEOWNER attacked a man who stepped on his driveway with an axe-like tool, a court has heard. Denzil Clayfield, 55, told his victim to "get off his land" before the two scuffled and fought in the Gorseinon street. Clayfied hit his victim with what was described in court as a yellow-handled "wood cutter" — a tool with an axe head and hammer head, leaving him dazed, bruised and bleeding. READ MORE: This is what Swansea's slip bridge could look like if lottery...

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October 17, 2016, 12:08 pm

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A PENSIONER has been jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage girl almost 40 years ago and his victim has waived her right to lifelong anonymity to say victims must keep speaking out until someone listens and helps them. Farmer Evan Heddwyn Jones worked as a driver for the local council in northern Carmarthenshire, collecting children from outlying farms and delivering them to the school bus. While doing that he sexually abused one of the girls in his care — Esther Hoad. READ MORE: A...

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Jail - again - for Swansea man with 147 previous offences

October 19, 2016, 1:32 am

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A SWANSEA man with convictions for 147 previous offences is back behind bars after admitting two more. David Christian Lewis had previously pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods and to driving while disqualified when he appeared via videolink at Swansea Crown Court for sentencing. READ MORE: Jail for man who made threatening calls to his ex-partner's dad - then beat-up a neighbour The court heard that in May this year witnesses reported a suspicious car on a lane — a...

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October 19, 2016, 5:24 am

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A WEALTHY New York businessman strangled a young woman in a Cardiff hotel room after meeting her on a dating site, a court heard today. Pretty Nadine Aburas, 28, was found on New Year's Eve by hotel staff - hours after her killer fled in her car to drive to Heathrow aiprort to escape justice.READ MORE: Ched Evans's family are considering legal action over a debate about his trial on ITV's Loose WomenCardiff Crown Court heard Sammy Almahri, 44, had hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the...

Pool team members attacked customers in workingmen's club after...

October 19, 2016, 8:20 am

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TWO pool players who launched an unprovoked attack on fellow drinkers in a social club — including repeatedly punching and kicking one of them as he lay on the floor — have avoided jail. A judge condemned the pair for "putting the boot in" to one of their victims, saying it was "extremely cowardly". READ MORE: Jail for Swansea man with convictions for 147 previous offences Swansea Crown Court heard Ewan Lindsay and Jonathan Rees were part of a "rowdy...

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October 19, 2016, 9:15 am

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A MAN accused of murdering his Polish housemate has told a court about the moment he picked up an axe and struck the man, leaving a wound like a "gaping mouth" in his skull. Phillip Hudson-Jones said he had been living in fear of Mariusz Majewski, a man he said had been part of organised criminal gang and who had killed someone in Greece for money. READ MORE: Jail for man with 147 previous offences after he pleaded guilty to two more The incinerated remains of Mr Majewski were...

Wanted: Police appeal for information on David Paul Jones

October 20, 2016, 12:05 am

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POLICE in Swansea are appealing for help in tracing a 44-year-old man wanted in connection with an assault in the city. Officers are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of David Paul Jones from Killay to come forward. READ MORE: Members of a pool team attacked workingmen's club customers after they refused to play for money Police want to talk to Jones about an assault that happened on October 8. A South Wales Police spokesman said: "Police in Swansea are appealing for...

Barnardo's Cymru launches scheme to help families of veterans

October 20, 2016, 12:25 am

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CHILDREN'S charity Barnardo's Cymru has launched a new service for families of armed forces veterans in Wales Families of Veterans' Support Service (FVSS) will help children and their parents with the challenges veterans' families can face when adjusting to civilian life, from dealing with combat injury or illness through to feelings of isolation and settling in to new schools. READ MORE: Former paratrooper from Neath opens up about bitter battle with Taliban in Afghanistan Barnardo's...

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October 20, 2016, 4:52 am

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A MILLIONAIRE New York businessman today dramatically admitted murdering a young woman in a Cardiff hotel room after meeting her on a dating site.Property tycoon Sammy Almahri, 44, is facing life in jail after changing his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial for killing pretty Nadine Aburas, 28.READ MORE: Police appeal for information on wanted Swansea manAlmahri had hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door of Room 203 of the Future Inns before allegedly fleeing...

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October 20, 2016, 4:52 am

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A NEW campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour on the streets of Neath town centre has kicked-off. Operation Avalanche — which brings together police, local traders, the council and other organisations — will target drunken behaviour, begging, and problems caused by groups of youngsters hanging around shops at the weekend, and will include extra patrols by officers. READ MORE: Barnardo's Cymru launches new scheme to help children and families of former servicemen and...

​Police investigate assault incident in Wind Street alley way

October 20, 2016, 6:40 am

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POLICE are investigating an alleged assault in the Wind Street area of Swansea.Reports of a incident were received by officers last night.And today they returned to the scene to carry out a further investigation.Officers were in and out of a lane called Llys Ariandy at the bottom end of Wind Street.READ MORE: A dog has been stolen along with a van belonging to a delivery driver, leaving him completely devastated and desperate to get his pet backA police photographer was spotted there and two...

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October 20, 2016, 8:14 am

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a couple were robbed on a Swansea street. The incident happened in Hafod on Sunday evening, and officers believe there were a large number of cars in the area at the time and that their drivers may have vital information. READ MORE: Wanted - police appeal for information on Killay wan wanted in connection with an assault The victims were robbed on Vivian Street between 6.45pm and 7.15pm, and detectives are urging anyone who can help their...

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October 20, 2016, 8:43 am

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A SWANSEA man has appeared in court charged with rape, sexual assault, making threats to kill, and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Terrence Tennant, aged 53, also faces allegations including battery, assault, harassment, taking a vehicle without consent, and threatening to damage a dog. READ MORE: Pool team members attack workingmen's club customers after they refused to play for money In total he faces 24 charges. Swansea Magistrates Court heard that the offences were said to involve...

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October 21, 2016, 6:02 am

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POLICE are urging motorcycle owners to make their their machines are kept secure after a spate of thefts across Swansea. Six bikes and a quadbike have been stolen in recent weeks, and officers are urging riders to keep their wheels locked - even if they are leaving the bikes for only a short period. READ MORE: Police investigate Swansea rock band over hate crime allegations Since the beginning of October machines have been stolen in the Dunvant, Sketty and Townhill areas, and as well as...