A MAN from Wrexham who deliberately drove into his ex-girlfriend’s car after arguing with her has been spared jail.

Scott Williams, 33, of Coedpoeth, was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment, suspended for a year-and-a-half, at Mold Crown Court today (September 19).

He had previously admitted charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, driving dangerously, and causing criminal damage to property.

Prosecuting, Rosemary Proctor told the court that, at about 8.45pm on June 15, 2023, Williams drove to the home of his former partner, Lucia Snell, and parked outside.

Ms Snell let him in, but Williams argued with her before leaving.

He got back into his car before repeatedly calling Ms Snell; she eventually picked up, and an exchange about their relationship ensued.

After this, he drove his car into Ms Snell’s own vehicle, before driving off.

Ms Snell’s car was written off as a result; she received a payment of £4,000 from her insurance company.

Williams was arrested at 11.30pm that day, before making “full and frank admissions” in his police interview.

Defending Williams, who had not been convicted prior to this incident, Dafydd Roberts said his client is a “working man” with underlying alcohol and mental health issues.

But Mr Roberts, appealing for a suspended prison sentence for Williams, said he has “demonstrated a capability of complying with court orders”.

Sentencing, Judge Timothy Petts told Williams he committed these offences while “clearly in a fit of temper”, and had “no doubt caused her considerable inconvenience”.

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He added: “You were clearly acting out of revenge. It is, frankly, not good enough.”

Williams will complete 125 hours of unpaid work, a 35-session “building better relationships” programme, and 20 days’ rehabilitation activity.

Judge Petts banned him from entering Caia Park, Wrexham for 120 days, and from driving for 18 months.

A restraining order was also imposed, prohibiting Williams from contacting Ms Snell for 10 years.

Williams will pay court costs of £420, and a statutory surcharge.