Cwmbran man assaulted man and headbutting police officer
Alice Sykes, prosecuting, told the court a man woke up in his own home in the middle of the night and went to the bathroom. But when he got to the bathroom, he was attacked by Parry.
The defendant punched the man in the face and body, and then 'rained blows' down on the victim.
The victim felt a palpitation in his chest, and the next thing he remembered was waking up to find the defendant was gone.
Doorbell footage showed Parry had entered the man's home at around 2.30am and left at around 2.40am.
The victim attended The Grange Hospital and was found to have 'no lasting injuries', but a number of cuts and bruises.
In a statement read out to court, the victim said he was 'angry' that someone would break into his home and attack him.
Police attended his address and the defendant was located nearby a short time later.
A lone female officer came across Parry and noticed he was swaying on his feet – appearing to be under the influence, The defendant then headbutted the officer, connecting with the bridge of her nose.
A struggle broke out, during which the officer punched Parry twice in an attempt to daze him.
In a victim impact statement, the officer said she was 'alone', 'smaller' and 'at a physical disadvantage'.
Parry surrendered after the officer warned she would use her PAVA spray.
When searched in custody, Parry was found in possession of Benzodiazepine – a Class C drug.
Ms Sykes said Parry was also identified damaging the front doors at Discount Pram Centre that night.
The defendant was recorded on CCTV jumping over the gates, picking up a metal pole, and smashing the front doors at around 1am that night.
The defendant, of Cardigan Crescent in Croesyceiliog, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assaulting an emergency worker, criminal damage, and possession of a Class C drug.
The court heard Parry had no previous convictions.
Judge Jeremy Jenkins told defence counsel Sol Hartley that he intended to follow the recommendations in the reports prepared on Parry.
'There is a bed available for Mr Parry,' Mr Hartley said. 'He is currently an inpatient.'
Judge Jenkins said he was 'satisfied on the evidence' that Parry was suffering from schizophrenia.
He sentenced the defendant to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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