A GWYNEDD man has been jailed after breaching a restraining order.
John Matthew Jones, 35, of Llanberis, appeared at Caernarfon Court yesterday, (January 4) charged with breaching a restraining order.
Jones received a restraining order on January 2 after being charged with assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
Shortly before midnight on the same day, police received a report that Jones had breached the conditions of his restraining order by contacting the victims by making threats over the phone.
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He was sentenced to 18 weeks' imprisonment.
District Support Sergeant Andy Davies said: “Individuals who do not respect orders imposed by the court will be dealt with and made an example of.
“I commend the victim for their bravery to come forward during a frightening experience, and hope they are reassured by the sentence imposed.
“Domestic abuse is never acceptable, and we will do everything in our power to bring perpetrators to justice.”
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