A 71-year-old man avoids jail time after hitting his disabled ex-partner with a coke can during a heated argument
Caerphilly: So, there’s this 71-year-old guy named William Williams who just got in trouble for hitting his ex-partner with a coke can. Can you believe that? He was in court recently after being found guilty of assault.
The incident happened back in May when his ex was on the phone with the police. He got really aggressive and hit her in the face with a full can of coke. The 999 operator even heard him yelling some nasty stuff at her. It’s just awful.
She ended up with injuries to her eye and chin, plus a lot of bruising. And to top it off, she’s disabled. In her statement, she talked about how she’s been struggling emotionally since the attack. She has flashbacks and feels scared in her own home. That’s just heartbreaking.
Now, Williams’ defense lawyer tried to paint him in a better light, saying he’s a decent guy who helps his neighbors and has had a tough life. He even apologized to the victim, claiming it was out of character for him.
In the end, the judge decided to suspend his nine-month sentence for a year, which means he won’t go to jail right now. He’s also got to do some rehabilitation and pay a fine. It’s a pretty wild story, and it just shows how complicated these situations can be.
