A 22-year-old man has been jailed for nine years following a ‘frenzied attack’ that left his victim with severe facial injuries.
Daniel Watts, of Monkton, pleaded guilty to robbery at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday, April 3 and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
He was also given a ten year restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim.
Along with Watts, Graham Benjamin Rowe Watson, aged 46, of Monkton, pleaded guilty to burglary following the same incident.
He was given an 18 month custodial sentence, with a restraining order for three years.
The victim had reported being attacked on the morning of November 22, 2017, at his home in Monkton.
He was hit to the face, and cash was stolen from him.
The victim sustained a broken nose in the attack.
Watts and Watson were arrested within hours of the report being made to police, and were charged the following day.
Dyfed-Powys Police Detective Constable Chris Hickey said: “Following excellent initial work with the victim, and continued support through some very difficult times, this investigation has resulted in a very positive result.
“At court, the judge commented that it was ‘hard to imagine a more frenzied attack’ and that ‘it was more luck than judgement’ that the victim was not more seriously injured. He had given serious consideration to classifying Watts as a dangerous person.
“From start to finish this was a professional investigation that really highlights the positive effect that good victim and witness support can produce.
“We will not tolerate violent crime in our communities, and having Daniel Watts off the streets of Pembrokeshire for a number of years is a marvellous result.”
Victims and witnesses of crime can receive support from the Goleudy service at Dyfed-Powys Police. Support is available regardless of whether you choose to report the crime. Call 0300 1232996 or email [email protected]