🚴♂️ Shocking Robbery in Newport! 🚨
Picture this: a day that started off at a funeral ended up with crime. Ryan Axton, after staying clean for over a year, found himself in a whirlwind of alcohol and cocaine. The 33-year-old later encountered Gareth Foster-Wells cycling along the streets of Newport on his electric bike.
The situation took a turn when Axton asked Foster-Wells for a cigarette and a lift, only to get aggressive when his request was turned down. Chaos erupted as he swung at Foster-Wells, and in a moment of fear and confusion, Axton swiped the bike and sped away.
This electric bike, worth £800, became the focal point of an unfortunate but unforgettable incident. For Foster-Wells, the aftermath isn’t just about losing his bike; the anxiety and unease plague his day-to-day life. He’s struggling with flashbacks and is yet to gather the confidence to even purchase a new bike.
Axton, who has a staggering history of 39 previous convictions, finally confessed to robbery. It seems his emotional spiral at the funeral, mixed with substances, led to this shocking act.
At Cardiff Crown Court, Judge Paul Hobson underscored Axton’s relapse into drug use as a turning point in this case. With a restraining order and a three-year prison sentence, Axton’s story is a potent reminder of how quickly past habits can resurface.
Stay vigilant and stay safe, folks!