🚨 A chilling series of events unfolded in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, leaving a mother of three shaken and fearful. Jason Hurley, 48, is at the centre of this distressing tale after being asked to increase his child support payments. Angered by the request, he sent a menacing message to his ex-partner: “What goes around comes around,” followed by fire emojis.
In a terrifying twist, she awoke at 3.10am to the sight of three cars ablaze outside her home. The shocking scene was accompanied by missed calls and a concerning message from Hurley. Her kitchen glowed ominously from the flames outside, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
The court heard how Jason, who had been in a relationship with the victim for 12 years, resorted to arson as a form of retribution. Upon his arrest, police discovered an empty petrol can in his vehicle. Jason, of no fixed abode, admitted to three counts of arson and sending a threatening message.
The victim bravely shared her trauma in court, expressing how the incident drastically affected her mental health and sense of safety. She now avoids public places for fear of encountering Hurley.
Jason’s barrister argued that substance misuse played a role, contributing to the life-altering decisions he made. Despite these claims, Judge Lucy Crowther underscored the potential for disaster in her sentencing.
Jason Hurley now faces 36 months behind bars and a 15-year restraining order to protect his former partner. This serves as a stark reminder of how anger and misguided actions can lead to devastating consequences.
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