NEATH, WALES – In a shocking incident at the Castle Hotel bar in Neath town center, Tina Jones violently pushed a fellow pub-goer down a flight of stairs, resulting in a broken arm. The victim, who required plates and screws in her arm, suffered mobility issues following the attack. As a result, Jones was given a 12-month suspended prison sentence for the assault. The 64-year-old defendant, with a history of violent offenses, was urged by a judge to seek help to address underlying issues.
During the court proceedings, Prosecutor Brian Simpson detailed the events of December 9, when Jones encountered the victim at the bar. Following a confrontation near the toilets, Jones aggressively shoved the woman, causing her to fall down a flight of stairs. Jones then proceeded to yell at the injured victim before returning to the bar, leaving the victim in pain on the floor.
The victim was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment, while Jones was later apprehended at a local pizza place. Jones admitted to the attack, citing her behavior as a result of anger and claiming that she had consumed several pints of lager that evening. The victim’s recovery involved surgical intervention and a prolonged hospital stay due to the severity of her injuries.
Jones, recognizing her actions as inappropriate, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm during sentencing. Her defense attorney acknowledged the confrontation between the two women but emphasized that Jones had overreacted to a minor incident. Jones’ criminal history, including multiple convictions for offenses like unlawful wounding and assault, was also revealed during the trial.
In the sentencing, Recorder Greg Bull KC highlighted the role of alcohol in impairing Jones’s judgment and contributing to the assault. Despite expressing doubts about Jones’s remorse, the judge determined that providing support through a suspended sentence was in the best interest of society. Jones received a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, along with additional requirements for mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and community service.
As part of the sentence, Jones was also ordered to pay the victim £500 in compensation, with suggestions to reduce alcohol consumption to fulfill the financial obligation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violent actions and the importance of seeking help to address underlying issues that may lead to such behavior.