Colin Wyn Hughes launched an unprovoked attacked on his victim at the Anglesey Arms pub
A man who inflicted “cowardly and drunken violence” on a man in a pub during Caernarfon ’s Food Festival has been jailed today.
Colin Wyn Hughes launched an unprovoked attack on the victim at the Anglesey Arms in the town in May last year.
Hughes, 35, of Tanyrallt, Rhostryfan, admitted a GBH charge and was jailed for 14 months.
Judge Rhys Rowlands at Mold Crown Court said he delivered a heavy boxing-type punch to Jac Roberts, who was attending the festival with friends.
Prosecutor David Mainstone said Mr Roberts was in a toilet cubicle when the door was kicked.
Hughes initially apologised, then banged the door and told him to hurry up.
When Mr Roberts came out, he was grabbed and pushed.
There was a further incident in the pub, the defendant was ejected, and Mr Roberts was advised to leave by another door.
But outside he was punched to the face, which knocked him backwards, and he hit his head on the pavement.
He passed out and the defendant was grabbed to prevent him assaulting him again.
Hughes then left, still making threats.
The victim came around and was taken to hospital by ambulance, but was found to have a displaced fracture of the eye socket and concussion.
Judge Rowlands told Hughes that, for some reason, his girlfriend was with him in the gents at the time.
“There was no reason for you to be throwing your weight about in front of her,” he said.
He followed the victim to the bar where he was pushed again, before Hughes punched him outside.
“It was the sort of punch that often leads to tragic consequences,” said the judge.
In his pre-sentence report, Hughes claimed to have drunk only three or four pints.
The judge said he did not know if that was right and that Hughes was also taking medication.
The court heard the victim was still suffering the effects of the attack, while Hughes had previous convictions for 74 offences and had been previously jailed for violence.
Defending barrister Owen Edwards said his client had a poor record but his last conviction for violence was many years ago.
“He has changed from a young man who was constantly in trouble to an older man who is hardly ever in trouble,” he said.
Following the sentencing, Detective Inspector Gerwyn Thomas at Caernarfon CID said: “Those in our communities who resort to violence must realise there is a consequence.
“Violent behaviour will not be tolerated in our communities but, when it does occur, we will find, arrest and prosecute the offenders.
“I hope the victim and community feel some sense of justice and reassurance and Mr Hughes will now have plenty of time to reflect upon his actions last May.
“We will continue to work with our communities to make north Wales a safer place and our message is a simple one: never resort to violence and think about the consequences and the impact it can have on the victim, their families and the community.”
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