Anglesey man first to be jailed under new North Wales domestic abuse pilot scheme
A man who breached a domestic abuse protection order has been jailed. Tom Webster, 41, of Victoria Terrace, Holyhead, appeared at Caernarfon Magistrates Court on Tuesday June 10 where he admitted the breach.
A North Wales Police Anglesey statement said: "The order was granted at Llandudno Magistrates Court on May 19th prohibiting Webster from communicating with his ex-partner or being within 100 metres of her home address for a period of three months.
"However less than three weeks later, Webster was seen with his ex-partner in Holyhead on June 8th. Webster was arrested later the same day. He was jailed for one year."
Sergeant Chris Burrow added: 'Webster is the first person to receive a custodial sentence since North Wales Police joined the DAPO pilot scheme on April 28th.
'We will continue to apply for DAPOs going forwards where appropriate to protect victims from further harm. Webster's disregard for the court order imposed shows his disrespect for the justice system and I hope he reflects on this behaviour.
'We will not tolerate any form of domestic abuse and will fully support anyone who is experiences abuse.'
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