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South Wales Argus
24-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly: Early release prisoner attacked man with scalpel
Shane Lever, aged 34, who has 102 offences to his name, split James Price's lip open with the weapon in the victim's own home just before last Christmas. Newport Crown Court heard how the assault in the Trecenydd area of Caerphilly 'came out of nowhere'. Nuhu Gobir, prosecuting, said the victim needed 20 stitches for the wound after he was taken by ambulance to the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. Mr Price lost consciousness following the attack which took place at around 6pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Lever had gone to visit the victim who he had known for around 15 years. The defendant had asked Mr Price for the drugs pregabalin and Valium as he was 'struggling with heroin' and needed help. Mr Gobir told the court that the victim had congratulated Lever because he had just been released early from prison. He had been freed from jail on December 5 after he was given a six-week custodial sentence for assaulting an emergency worker. Lever, the prosecution said, had pushed Mr Price who pushed him back before the complainant was cut with the weapon. 'After he was arrested on December 13, he told the police that the victim had lunged at him and punched him in the face,' Mr Gobir said. 'The defendant then became visibly distressed when he was shown pictures of Mr Price's injuries during the interview.' Lever, of no fixed abode, Caerphilly pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Mr Gobir added: 'His previous convictions are littered with offences of violence – 18 in total.' They include grievous bodily harm, attempted robbery, violent disorder and battery. Ed Mitchard representing Lever said in mitigation: 'The defendant had a difficult background – his father was murdered when he was a child. 'His mother had three children and two of his siblings have passed away.' Judge Eugene Egan jailed Lever for 45 months and made him the subject of a five-year restraining order not to contact Mr Price. The defendant was ordered to pay a statutory victim surcharge following his release from custody.
North Wales Live
10-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Devastated husband died three months after wife was killed in crash
The devasted husband of a grandmother, who was killed in a crash, died just three months after his wife. The twowere described as a "loving couple" by their family who went everywhere together. 79-year-old Pauline Williams died in a collision, between a Peugeot 3008, which was driven by Raymond Charles, 79, and the Ford Fusion she was travelling in through New Inn near Pontypool at 11.47am on August 7, 2023. She was later pronounced dead in hospital, after suffering a catastrophic head injury, reports WalesOnline. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday heard police received a report from an officer about a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A4042 and traffic had come to a standstill. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. It later transpired that Charles' car had collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion driven by Brian Williams with his wife Pauline in the front passenger seat. Mr Williams' car had slowed down while approaching a roundabout but Charles failed to adjust his speed or brake, causing him to crash into the back of the victims' car. Mrs Williams suffered a fatal head injury which led to her going into cardiac arrest. She was taken to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran where she was pronounced dead at 3.30pm. As a result of his injuries, Mr Williams spent five weeks in hospital having suffered four broken ribs, burns to his forehead and arm, temporary loss of mobility in his leg and arms and pain to his hip, knee and shoulder. Three months after Mrs Williams' death, Mr Williams died of natural causes while undergoing surgery related to the removal of cancer from his kidney. Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, was interviewed and said he couldn't recall the cause of the collision and the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. The defendant later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. The court heard he was of previous good character. In a victim personal statement read to the court by prosecutor Byron Broadstock, Mr and Mrs Williams' son Daniel Williams said his mother had met his father in 1963 and were married in 1964. She worked as a chemist in a laboratory before having three children - Daniel, Helen and Alison, and went on to have five grandchildren. Daniel Williams added: "She devoted herself to us and whatever she did was guaranteed to be with my dad. She enjoyed travelling abroad two or three times a year with friends. "She enjoyed being our mother and was always there when we left for school and when we got home. I couldn't ask for anything more from my mother. She had a dry, witty sense of humour, you couldn't always tell if she was joking or not but she was cheeky with it. "She was straight-laced and wouldn't take any nonsense. She was a well-liked individual and since her death thousands of people have come forward to us. She had five grandchildren and she loved cooking with them and making a mess. They have brilliant memories with her and miss her dearly... "The way in which mum died left the family completely numb. I have flashbacks of her and thoughts of her receiving CPR are upsetting. The sheer brutality of it, the call from the emergency services. We thought mum would pass away in her own bed in her own home, not on the side of the road receiving treatment." In a further statement on behalf of the family, daughter Alison Rogers said: "Our parents were such lovely people who were well known in the community. Everyone who spoke to us who knew them says there's a massive hole where they once were. They are still shocked and upset. "Mum and dad were a proper loving couple, where there was one there was the other. Mum was a beautiful person, full of smiles and did a brilliant job bringing us up. "Mum's sudden death was extremely difficult. Dad was a jolly and lively person but he changed to the exact opposite. Life was nothing without mum. He tried hard to get through but he was not strong enough... "When something like this happens you don't get over it, you try to come to terms with it... After catastrophic actions like this it's difficult to put into words. All we can say is our hearts have been pulled out. "We hold no grudge against Mr Charles, he didn't go out that day to cause the accident. We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered greatly. We hope a custody sentence is not imposed as those involved have suffered enough. We hope Mr Charles can move on with his life." In mitigation, Nigel Fryer said his client had expressed profound remorse and condolences to the family of Mr and Mrs Williams and that he lived with what had happened every day of his life. The barrister said Charles was well supported by his family and was considered a "thoroughly decent man" who goes out of his way to help others in the community. The defendant has been married for 54 years and acts as a carer for his wife, despite having health issues for himself. Sentencing, Judge Carl Harrison said: "What happened on August 7, 2023, was truly a tragedy. Mrs Williams was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams sustained serious injuries and in the last months of his life he would have been dealing with physical trauma and the loss of his wife before passing away shortly thereafter. "Their children and grandchildren have gone through a double tragedy and this has been somewhat of a tragedy for you Mr Charles... You're living with the knowledge your careless driving caused the death of Mrs Williams, so much loved by her family and friends, and serious injury to Brian Williams and what he went through." Charles was sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment suspended for one year. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Daily Record
Husband whose 'life was nothing' without wife dies months after she was killed in crash
Pauline Williams, 79, died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a crash, with her husband Brian pasing just three months afrer following 60 years of marriage. A family has been left devastated after a much-loved grandmother was killed in a car crash —followed just three months later by the death of her grieving husband. Pauline Williams, 79, died after suffering a catastrophic head injury in a crash near New Inn, Pontypool, on August 7, 2023. The tragic incident occurred when a Peugeot 3008, driven by 79-year-old Raymond Charles, collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion she was travelling in with her husband, Brian Williams, behind the wheel, reports WalesOnline. The couple, described by their family as 'inseparable' and 'loving,' had been married since 1964 and were well known in their local community. A court heard that Mr Williams had slowed his vehicle while approaching a roundabout on the A4042 when Charles, failing to brake in time, ploughed into the back of their car. Pauline, who was in the front passenger seat, was rushed to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran but was sadly pronounced dead at 3.30pm. Brian Williams suffered serious injuries including broken ribs, burns, and temporary mobility loss. He spent five weeks in hospital and never fully recovered. He passed away from natural causes three months later while undergoing surgery for kidney cancer. At a hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday, it was revealed that Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, told police he could not recall the crash and that the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. He later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a moving victim impact statement read out in court, the couple's son Daniel Williams paid tribute to his mother, who had worked as a lab chemist before raising three children and becoming a devoted grandmother. 'She was always there for us,' he said. 'Mum had a witty sense of humour, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially cooking and making a mess with them.' He added: 'The way she died left us completely numb. I still have flashbacks of her receiving CPR at the side of the road. We never imagined she would go like that.' Daughter Alison Rogers described the pair as 'a proper loving couple' and said her father was never the same after Pauline's death. 'Dad was a jolly, lively man, but he changed completely. Life was nothing without Mum. He tried to carry on but he wasn't strong enough. It's left a massive hole in all our lives.' Despite their grief, the family expressed compassion for Charles, saying they held no grudge. 'We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered. We hope he can move on with his life and that no custody sentence is imposed. We've all suffered enough.' Defending, barrister Nigel Fryer said Charles was deeply remorseful and lives with the consequences every day. He described him as a 'decent man' who has supported his community and cares for his wife of 54 years despite his own health issues. Judge Carl Harrison described the incident as a tragedy. 'Mrs Williams was a much-loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams suffered serious injuries and had to endure both physical trauma and the loss of his wife in the final months of his life.' Sentencing will be considered at a later date.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Wales Online
Husband whose 'life was 'nothing' without his wife died three months after she was killed in crash
Husband whose 'life was 'nothing' without his wife died three months after she was killed in crash Pauline Williams, 79, suffered a fatal head injury after Raymond Charles, 79, drove into the back of the car she was travelling in. Mrs Williams' husband survived, but died a few months later in unrelated circumstances The A4042 at New Inn, near Pontypool. (Image: Google Streetview ) The husband of a grandmother killed in a crash died just three months after his wife. They were described as a "loving couple" by their family who went everywhere together. Pauline Williams, 79, died in a collision between a Peugeot 3008, driven by Raymond Charles, 79, and the Ford Fusion she was travelling in through New Inn near Pontypool at 11.47am on August 7, 2023. She suffered a catastrophic head injury and was later pronounced dead in hospital. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Friday heard police received a report from an officer about a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A4042 and traffic had come to a standstill. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. It later transpired that Charles' car had collided with the rear of the Ford Fusion driven by Brian Williams with his wife Pauline in the front passenger seat. Mr Williams' car had slowed down while approaching a roundabout but Charles failed to adjust his speed or brake, causing him to crash into the back of the victims' car. Mrs Williams suffered a fatal head injury which led to her going into cardiac arrest. She was taken to Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran where she was pronounced dead at 3.30pm. Article continues below As a result of his injuries, Mr Williams spent five weeks in hospital having suffered four broken ribs, burns to his forehead and arm, temporary loss of mobility in his leg and arms and pain to his hip, knee and shoulder. Three months after Mrs Williams' death, Mr Williams died of natural causes while undergoing surgery related to the removal of cancer from his kidney. Charles, of The Woodlands, Talywain, was interviewed and said he couldn't recall the cause of the collision and the vehicle appeared in front of him suddenly. The defendant later pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. The court heard he was of previous good character. In a victim personal statement read to the court by prosecutor Byron Broadstock, Mr and Mrs Williams' son Daniel Williams said his mother had met his father in 1963 and were married in 1964. She worked as a chemist in a laboratory before having three children - Daniel, Helen and Alison, and went on to have five grandchildren. Daniel Williams added: "She devoted herself to us and whatever she did was guaranteed to be with my dad. She enjoyed travelling abroad two or three times a year with friends. "She enjoyed being our mother and was always there when we left for school and when we got home. I couldn't ask for anything more from my mother. She had a dry, witty sense of humour, you couldn't always tell if she was joking or not but she was cheeky with it. "She was straight-laced and wouldn't take any nonsense. She was a well-liked individual and since her death thousands of people have come forward to us. She had five grandchildren and she loved cooking with them and making a mess. They have brilliant memories with her and miss her dearly... "The way in which mum died left the family completely numb. I have flashbacks of her and thoughts of her receiving CPR are upsetting. The sheer brutality of it, the call from the emergency services. We thought mum would pass away in her own bed in her own home, not on the side of the road receiving treatment." In a further statement on behalf of the family, daughter Alison Rogers said: "Our parents were such lovely people who were well known in the community. Everyone who spoke to us who knew them says there's a massive hole where they once were. They are still shocked and upset. "Mum and dad were a proper loving couple, where there was one there was the other. Mum was a beautiful person, full of smiles and did a brilliant job bringing us up. "Mum's sudden death was extremely difficult. Dad was a jolly and lively person but he changed to the exact opposite. Life was nothing without mum. He tried hard to get through but he was not strong enough... "When something like this happens you don't get over it, you try to come to terms with it... After catastrophic actions like this it's difficult to put into words. All we can say is our hearts have been pulled out. "We hold no grudge against Mr Charles, he didn't go out that day to cause the accident. We're sure not just him but his family too have suffered greatly. We hope a custody sentence is not imposed as those involved have suffered enough. We hope Mr Charles can move on with his life." In mitigation, Nigel Fryer said his client had expressed profound remorse and condolences to the family of Mr and Mrs Williams and that he lived with what had happened every day of his life. The barrister said Charles was well supported by his family and was considered a "thoroughly decent man" who goes out of his way to help others in the community. The defendant has been married for 54 years and acts as a carer for his wife, despite having health issues for himself. Sentencing, Judge Carl Harrison said: "What happened on August 7, 2023, was truly a tragedy. Mrs Williams was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who sadly lost her life. Mr Williams sustained serious injuries and in the last months of his life he would have been dealing with physical trauma and the loss of his wife before passing away shortly thereafter. Article continues below "Their children and grandchildren have gone through a double tragedy and this has been somewhat of a tragedy for you Mr Charles... You're living with the knowledge your careless driving caused the death of Mrs Williams, so much loved by her family and friends, and serious injury to Brian Williams and what he went through." Charles was sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment suspended for one year. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
