GERAINT GERAINT GOODRIDGE SHATTERS WINDOW AND POINTS GUN AT WOMAN IN MAESTEG CAERAU

In a disturbing incident that unfolded in the Caerau area near Maesteg, a man named Denzil Geraint Goodridge, commonly known as Geraint, caused widespread alarm and distress at his former partner's residence. The events began when Goodridge forcefully broke the front window of the woman's home, creating a scene of chaos and fear. During this act of vandalism, he was observed aiming what appeared to be a highly realistic Glock firearm through the shattered glass, directly at the woman and her young daughter inside the property.

Although the police were unable to recover the firearm itself, witnesses and the victims confirmed that Goodridge was seen pointing the weapon through the broken window, which prompted the occupants to flee the scene in a panic. The woman, whose statement was read aloud in court, recounted her terrifying experience, describing how she felt immobilized by fear, convinced she was about to be shot. This traumatic event has left her emotionally scarred, to the extent that she has been unable to seek counseling or support due to the overwhelming distress caused by the incident.

Following the attack, Goodridge fled the scene before law enforcement officers arrived. The police investigation revealed that he denied any involvement in smashing the window or possessing a firearm. He maintained that he was innocent of the allegations, despite the evidence pointing to his actions. The prosecution, led by Ieuan Rees, clarified that the firearm used was an imitation, which played a crucial role in the charges brought against him. Goodridge was charged with criminal damage and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

In court, Goodridge pleaded guilty to these charges. The judge sentenced him to a total of 32 months in prison. The sentence was structured so that he would serve half of this time in custody, with the remaining period on license. The judge acknowledged Goodridge’s positive qualities and described the incident as an