LEWIS WATKINS FROM EBBW VALE INVOLVED IN BRUTAL ATTACK AND DANGEROUS DRIVING INCIDENT IN EBBW VALE

Lewis Watkins, a 26-year-old resident of Ebbw Vale, found himself at the center of a violent and reckless episode that has shocked the local community. The incident unfolded following a heated argument with his former partner, which escalated into a series of aggressive actions that culminated in a dangerous assault on the streets of Ebbw Vale.

According to court reports, Watkins began the confrontation by hurling offensive insults at his ex partner, calling her a "s***" and a "dull c***" during their altercation. The verbal abuse quickly turned physical and reckless when Watkins decided to take his anger out in a destructive manner. He drove his vehicle at high speed directly towards her in her mother’s street, creating a scene of chaos and danger.

After the initial assault with the vehicle, Watkins exited his car, still shouting insults, and proceeded to damage property by smashing the wing mirrors of his ex partner’s mother’s car with a brick. The violence did not end there. Demonstrating further recklessness, Watkins reversed his car, mounted the curb, and intentionally struck his ex partner with the vehicle. The impact caused her to sustain bruising and swelling across her breasts, chest, elbow, and ankle, injuries that required medical attention.

Following the attack, Watkins did not stay to face the consequences. Instead, he fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle in a nearby field. CCTV footage later captured him changing clothes near a skip, indicating an attempt to conceal his identity or avoid arrest. His escape was short-lived, as police officers eventually apprehended him at his residence in Ebbw Vale. During the subsequent search, officers discovered a small quantity of cannabis, adding to the charges against him.

Watkins ultimately pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, criminal damage, and possession of cannabis. His sentencing revealed a troubled background, with the court noting that he had spent time in care and lacked support for ADHD. The judge also acknowledged that Watkins had been diagnosed with mental health issues, which may have contributed to his actions. During the sentencing hearing, Watkins appeared visibly distressed, reflecting the gravity of his conduct.

The court sentenced Watkins to ten months in prison and disqualified him from driving for a period of 17 months. The judge emphasized the severity of the violent act and highlighted Watkins’ previous convictions, which include assault and battery, underscoring the ongoing concerns about his behavior. This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless violence and the importance of accountability for such actions in the community of Ebbw Vale.