A man has been banned from the whole of Cardiff after a series of crimes including the repeated abuse of his former partner. Jay Slade had turned up outside his ex’s accommodation threatening to kill her — just a day after avoiding prison for assaulting her, Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard.
Slade, 46, had assaulted his ex by beating her on April 24, which saw him handed a community order. He was then arrested on June 21 for being drunk and disorderly at Ninian Park Road, Riverside, and released that evening on bail. The following day Slade assaulted his ex again. One day later he was sentenced to an eight-week prison term suspended for 12 months and a restraining order.
The next morning he breached that order by going to his ex’s accommodation in Tudor Street. District Judge Steve Harmes said: “He was outside, shouting for her to come out otherwise he’d kill her. She never came out. Police were contacted and he was arrested a short distance away.”
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Slade initially denied harassment breaching a restraining order but pleaded guilty on the day his trial was set to begin. The court heard he had 20 previous offences on his record.
Judge Harmes imposed a 26-week jail term as well as activating the suspended sentence — amounting to a total of 34 weeks. He also made a 10-year order not only banning Slade from contacting his ex but also from being in Cardiff.
The court heard that although Slade had been staying at Butetown’s Huggard homeless centre, he is not originally from Cardiff and has no links to the city beyond his former relationship with the victim. Judge Harmes said a city-wide ban was the best way to protect her and that another local authority would find Slade somewhere to live following his release from prison.
How to access free domestic abuse helplines in Wales
If you, a family member, or a friend have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, you can contact the Live Fear Free helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for free advice and support, or to talk through your options. Call 0808 80 10 800, text 0786 007 7333, email info@livefearfreehelpline.wales or go to gov.wales/live-fear-free
Live Fear Free (funded by Welsh Government and run by Welsh Women’s Aid) is a confidential service. Calls to 0808 80 numbers are free to call from landlines and mobile phones in the UK. They do not appear on itemised bills. The helpline provides support in English and Welsh, and access to an interpreter for callers with language support needs.
The Refuge charity also provides information, support and practical help 24 hours a day to women experiencing domestic violence. The service can refer women and children to refuges throughout the UK to help them escape domestic abuse. Refuge can be called on 0808 808 9999.
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