Pontypool man jailed for breaching restraining order, ABH and criminal damage (Image: PA)
A MAN has been jailed for breaching restraining order, assault and vandalism.
Graham Edwards, 36, from Pontypool admitted breaching a restraining order after going to the Cwmbran home of a woman’s he was prohibited from seeing and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a man.
These offences were committed on June 8, Newport Magistrates' Court was told.
The defendant, of George Street, Pontnewynydd, also pleaded guilty to causing £750 worth of criminal damage to windows belonging to Bron Afon housing on May 26.
The court heard that “the offences are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified”.
Edwards was locked up for 24 weeks and ordered to pay £85 costs.
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