Swansea Man Jailed for Attacking Ex-partner and Baby Son

A 26-year-old man from Swansea has been sentenced to 52 weeks in prison after being found guilty of a violent attack on his ex-partner and her one-year-old son. 😠

William Mayberry, from Blaenymaes, headbutted his victim following a verbal argument before smashing her phone, all whilst the toddler was present on Monday 16th June. The court heard that Mayberry also pushed the infant in the back, causing him to fall.

Following the initial attack, Mayberry made threats towards both the victim and her parents.

Despite pleading not guilty to all charges, Mayberry was found guilty in August of five counts of assault by beating, one count of threatening to damage property, one count of using threatening behaviour to cause fear of violence, and one count of criminal damage to property under £5,000.

In addition to his prison sentence, Mayberry has been ordered to pay £1,440 compensation to the victim and is subject to a three-year restraining order against the victim and her family. ⚖️

Sergeant Rachael Draisey said: “William Mayberry’s offending was already completely unacceptable, but to also target a defenceless child was a shocking indictment of his poor character.

“We hope the victim and the family take some comfort in his jail sentence and the restraining order which will remove him from their lives.”

Police emphasise that they never underestimate how difficult it is for survivors of domestic violence to speak out and report. Domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality or social background.

If you are suffering from physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse, or are being threatened, intimidated or stalked by a current or previous partner or close family member, it’s likely you’re a victim of domestic abuse. You’re not to blame for what’s happening. You’re not alone.

You can report domestic abuse by reporting online, calling 101, or if a crime is happening now or someone is in immediate danger, call 999. You can make a report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.