Man who assaulted partner is jailed

A 38-year-old man who attacked his partner has been jailed.

Craig Rowlands, of Hafan Deg, Tanygrisiau, appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Magistrates Court on 10 June.

He’d previously admitted to three counts of assault by beating and two counts of breaching a domestic abuse protection order (DAPO).

In January this year, Rowlands attacked his partner by pushing, kicking and hitting her face and head.

Rowlands was made subject of a DAPO on 19 March which prohibited him having any contact with the woman.

However, on 1 April, he breached the order by attending her address. He was arrested by officers who found him inside her home.

On 21 May, officers were informed that Rowlands was at the address once again.

Police attended the address and found him inside hiding underneath a bed.

He was jailed for 45 weeks.

PC Aled Hughes said: “Rowlands has shown a flagrant disrespect for the justice system by going against an order that was made to prevent the victim from coming to further harm.

“We will not tolerate this type of behaviour and will robustly pursue any individual who is a danger to others.

“Violence against women and girls continues to be a priority for the force and we will fully investigate any reports made to us.”