Powys man praised for attitude to court order over assault
A POWYS man has been commended for his behaviour and attitude towards a court order he received for headbutting his ex-girlfriend.
Aled Davies, 28, assaulted his partner of three years at their home during the early hours of December 23, 2023, when she angrily confronted him over suspicions he had been cheating, after he had returned home from a Christmas works do.
Davies, of Brynawelon, Llangadfan, admitted assault, causing her actual bodily harm (ABH), which left her with a damaged nose.
He was given a two-year community order which included 160 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation requirement days and attendance on what's called a 'Building Better Relationships' programme.
After being sentenced in January 2024 he appeared again at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, June 17, where his community order was revoked on the grounds that good progress has been made.
Probation officer Carl Atkinson said: 'The defendant has attended and engaged well and has received positive feedback.
'He completed all his unpaid work in a timely manner and he has completed his 15 rehabilitation days.
'There has been a referral to (drugs and alcohol charity) Kaleidoscope. He has been in full-time employment at his family's business and captains a local football team.
'He has been commended on his attitude and attended every session; he has also supported other group members.
'His case officer has applied to withdraw the order early due to good progress.'
The defendant told the court: 'I found it to be beneficial, lesson learned.'
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