Man appears before court accused of attempted murder after officers are hurt at police station
A man aged 27 has appeared before a court charged with attempted murder after an incident outside a police station in south Wales in which three officers were injured.
Alexander Dighton appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, February 14, charged with seven offences, including attempted murder and assault of an emergency worker. The man, from Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, represented himself in court.
The incident took place at approximately 7pm on January 31 when South Wales Police officers spoke to a man outside Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf in connection with a disturbance. Two of the three officers hurt were taken to hospital for treatment. They were later sent home. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here.
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The court heard that Dighton, who had no hair other than a long beard, and was wearing a grey jumper, had previously said he did not want legal representation. The profession was not 'respectful', he claimed.
He said: 'Not even likely. No chance whatsoever', when asked if he would re-consider on Friday. Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb told him he could not when he requested if he could make a plea. Dighton will next appear at the Old Bailey for a trial preparatory hearing on March 28 and was remanded in custody until that time.
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