Imagine waking up to find a stranger sleeping on your child’s bedroom floor! That’s the nightmare a father and his teenage son from Swansea faced. Michael Cummings, 27, had broken into their house in the middle of the night and managed to fall asleep in the young boy’s room.
Things took a horrific turn when they woke him up and asked him to leave. Instead of complying, Cummings erupted in a fit of rage, hurling disgusting racial abuse at them, threatening their lives, kicking out in anger, and even biting the father on the foot. The terrified family did their best to restrain him while waiting for help, but it felt like an eternity before the police arrived.
When authorities finally apprehended him, Cummings continued his vile tirade, refusing to show any remorse for his actions. In court, he pleaded guilty to racially and religiously aggravated assault. With previous convictions under his belt, the judge described his behaviour as “repugnant” and a “stain on our society,” sentencing him to 90 weeks behind bars.
This traumatising incident has left the family dealing with ongoing fear, anxiety, and sleep struggles. The father’s vivid recount of the event details how deeply it’s impacted their lives, forcing them to seek solace only within the confines of their home.
As a community, it’s vital we stand together against such abhorrent behaviour. Racism has no place in our world. Let’s support one another, speak out, and make sure peace and love win out in the end. Stay safe and take care of each other!