ANDREW PERKINS FROM NEATH SENTENCED FOR VIOLENT ATTACK AND BURGLARY IN NEATH
| Red Rose Database
Neath Domestic Abuser
A man named Andrew Perkins was involved in a brutal assault on his former partner in Neath, which culminated in a violent confrontation that left the victim shaken and injured. The incident unfolded after Perkins had been lying in wait at her home in Neath, following her return from a night out. The court heard that earlier that evening, Perkins had broken into her property in a drunken act of spite, deliberately soaking her bed and sofa with water, causing damage and distress. This act of vandalism was part of a pattern of aggressive behavior that has marked Perkins' troubled history.
According to evidence presented at Swansea Crown Court, Perkins has a long-standing record of violence against women. His past includes incidents where he throttled one woman and bit the ears of another, illustrating a pattern of cowardly and abusive conduct. The presiding judge, Paul Thomas QC, described Perkins as a "cowardly bully" towards women, emphasizing that his recent actions were sufficiently serious to warrant immediate imprisonment. Taking into account his guilty pleas, Perkins was sentenced to a total of 20 months behind bars. This sentence comprises nine months for burglary, one month for criminal damage, three months for assault by beating, and 20 months for actual bodily harm (ABH), with all sentences to run concurrently. It was also noted that Perkins would serve up to half of this sentence in custody before being released on license, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence within the community under supervision.
The court heard from Carina Hughes, the prosecutor, who provided details about Perkins’ relationship with the victim. Their relationship lasted approximately 12 months before they separated in January. Despite their breakup, there was ongoing tension, and they had agreed to maintain civility. On February 12, the victim went out with a friend to Neath and received drunken messages from Perkins, asking her to pick him up. When she refused, he responded with a barrage of abusive and threatening messages. Later that night, around 12:30 am, the woman and her female friend returned to her home in Cimla. As she attempted to open the front door, she discovered it was damaged and the lock would not turn. Suddenly, Perkins appeared from the side of the house, shouting at her. Without warning, he grabbed her by the throat, slapped her across the face, and forcefully slammed her head against a pebble-dashed wall, causing her head to bounce off and her to fall to the ground. Perkins then squeezed her throat tightly for about seven seconds, making her struggle to breathe. During this assault, he also turned his aggression towards her female friend, grabbing her by the throat as well. The prosecutor explained that Perkins had forced open the front door of the house and entered, with both women following him inside. Evidence indicated that Perkins had been inside the house earlier, as the sofa and bed were soaked, suggesting he had been there before their arrival. While Perkins stepped outside for a cigarette, the victim’s friend took the opportunity to call emergency services by dialing 999.
Additionally, the court was informed of a previous violent incident involving Perkins, where he attempted to murder his partner by stabbing her in the face and chest with a kitchen knife. Perkins, who resides in Melin, Neath, admitted to charges including burglary, criminal damage, assault by beating, and ABH. His criminal record is extensive, with eight prior convictions for ten different offenses, notably including three for battery. One such incident involved biting a partner’s ears and kicking her, while another involved grabbing her by the throat and slapping her. His history of alcohol abuse, often drinking up to 20 cans of beer daily, has been linked to his aggressive and abusive behavior, especially when intoxicated.
Perkins’ legal representative explained that his tumultuous childhood, marked by alcoholic and violent parents, and being largely raised by his sister, contributed to his troubled behavior. Once employed as a plasterer, Perkins’ alcohol dependency and aggressive tendencies worsened over time. The defense argued that the burglary and property damage were more about provoking his ex-partner rather than a calculated attempt at theft. Judge Paul Thomas QC reiterated that Perkins’ actions were cowardly and that the severity of his violence warranted immediate custody. Consequently, Perkins was sentenced to 20 months in prison, with the sentence to run concurrently across all charges. It was also highlighted that he would serve up to half of this time in custody before being released on license, with the remaining period to be served under supervision in the community.
According to evidence presented at Swansea Crown Court, Perkins has a long-standing record of violence against women. His past includes incidents where he throttled one woman and bit the ears of another, illustrating a pattern of cowardly and abusive conduct. The presiding judge, Paul Thomas QC, described Perkins as a "cowardly bully" towards women, emphasizing that his recent actions were sufficiently serious to warrant immediate imprisonment. Taking into account his guilty pleas, Perkins was sentenced to a total of 20 months behind bars. This sentence comprises nine months for burglary, one month for criminal damage, three months for assault by beating, and 20 months for actual bodily harm (ABH), with all sentences to run concurrently. It was also noted that Perkins would serve up to half of this sentence in custody before being released on license, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence within the community under supervision.
The court heard from Carina Hughes, the prosecutor, who provided details about Perkins’ relationship with the victim. Their relationship lasted approximately 12 months before they separated in January. Despite their breakup, there was ongoing tension, and they had agreed to maintain civility. On February 12, the victim went out with a friend to Neath and received drunken messages from Perkins, asking her to pick him up. When she refused, he responded with a barrage of abusive and threatening messages. Later that night, around 12:30 am, the woman and her female friend returned to her home in Cimla. As she attempted to open the front door, she discovered it was damaged and the lock would not turn. Suddenly, Perkins appeared from the side of the house, shouting at her. Without warning, he grabbed her by the throat, slapped her across the face, and forcefully slammed her head against a pebble-dashed wall, causing her head to bounce off and her to fall to the ground. Perkins then squeezed her throat tightly for about seven seconds, making her struggle to breathe. During this assault, he also turned his aggression towards her female friend, grabbing her by the throat as well. The prosecutor explained that Perkins had forced open the front door of the house and entered, with both women following him inside. Evidence indicated that Perkins had been inside the house earlier, as the sofa and bed were soaked, suggesting he had been there before their arrival. While Perkins stepped outside for a cigarette, the victim’s friend took the opportunity to call emergency services by dialing 999.
Additionally, the court was informed of a previous violent incident involving Perkins, where he attempted to murder his partner by stabbing her in the face and chest with a kitchen knife. Perkins, who resides in Melin, Neath, admitted to charges including burglary, criminal damage, assault by beating, and ABH. His criminal record is extensive, with eight prior convictions for ten different offenses, notably including three for battery. One such incident involved biting a partner’s ears and kicking her, while another involved grabbing her by the throat and slapping her. His history of alcohol abuse, often drinking up to 20 cans of beer daily, has been linked to his aggressive and abusive behavior, especially when intoxicated.
Perkins’ legal representative explained that his tumultuous childhood, marked by alcoholic and violent parents, and being largely raised by his sister, contributed to his troubled behavior. Once employed as a plasterer, Perkins’ alcohol dependency and aggressive tendencies worsened over time. The defense argued that the burglary and property damage were more about provoking his ex-partner rather than a calculated attempt at theft. Judge Paul Thomas QC reiterated that Perkins’ actions were cowardly and that the severity of his violence warranted immediate custody. Consequently, Perkins was sentenced to 20 months in prison, with the sentence to run concurrently across all charges. It was also highlighted that he would serve up to half of this time in custody before being released on license, with the remaining period to be served under supervision in the community.