A 56-year-old man who told a woman he would kill her and then threatened her with a hammer at a house in Barry is now behind bars.
Darren Schembri, who has no fixed abode, was handed a 20-month prison sentence at Cardiff Crown Court.
What happened
The incident took place on Thursday 18 December 2025 at a property in Barry.
Schembri first threatened to kill the woman. He then threatened her with a hammer.
The Verdict
The case went to trial, after which Schembri was found guilty of two offences:
• Making a threat to kill
• Threatening a woman with a hammer
Sentencing
Schembri was jailed for 20 months.
He must also pay a victim surcharge of £187.
