Wrexham and Flintshire cases in court this week

CCTV captures man "sparked out" in street after family argument turns into punch-up

Image: CPS

A family argument which began in a pub spilled out onto the street and became a fist fight.One of the five defendants was left lying unconscious after being elbowed hard in the face, all of which was caught on CCTV.
More information about this story can be found here.

Jail for Flintshire man who sexually assaulted minor, causing 30 years of 'shame' and 'hurt'

Caernarfon Crown Court (Image: NQ)

This man was found guilty of three offences of indecent assault against a minor via a jury trial.
He was in his 30s when the offences took place, in the 90s.
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Plasterer tried to trick court with fake doctor's notes - but he was found out

Jason Mead - Image: North Wales Police

This man tried to explain why he didn't attend his court hearings by sending in notes from his doctor.
But his lies unravelled when the court investigated and found out the doctor who supposedly wrote the letters wasn't at the surgery any more.
You can read the full story here.
 

Community order for man who attacked and dragged partner in the street

When police attended at a property in Coedpoeth following reports of an incident of assault in the street, a woman who was visibly upset answered the door.
She initially told police she'd pulled her own hair out, but following an investigation it was found that her then partner had dragged her in the street and bitten her.
More details on this case can be found here.
 

Shoplifter who targeted four stores told police he was "desperate for money"

Some of the stores he stole from. Images: Google

This man was caught after he took numerous items from stores including Tesco, Sainsburys and Boots in Wrexham.
Among the items taken were electric toothbrushes, razors and whiskey.
More information about this case can be found here.
 

Teenager threw cheese at his mum before hitting police officer, court told

This man appeared in court after an incident that happened at his family home earlier this month.
Police officers turned up to help his mum, but he became aggressive and lashed out while the officers were trying to restrain him.
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Wrexham man spared jail over tracksuit thefts from JD Sports

JD in Wrexham. Image: Google

When he was arrested, this man admitted to police that he'd been "grafting" for tracksuits in a city centre shop.
A court heard he'd targeted items which he'd have known could be sold on the "alternative market."
More information about this story can be found here.
 

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