A shocking, unprovoked attack took place on Windsor Road in Neath when a man sitting quietly with his dog was assaulted by a stranger. Tyron Curtis approached the man, punched him twice, and knocked out a tooth, creating a scene that left bystanders and the community on edge. Initially, Curtis claimed self-defence, but CCTV footage told a very different story.
Curtis, with a history of violence, had a staggering 36 prior offences, including multiple assaults. His recent act of aggression was labelled as “cowardly” and “gratuitous” by the judge at Swansea Crown Court, who highlighted the far-reaching impact of such public violence. The victim was left in pain and struggling with anxiety following the attack.
Despite his criminal past, Curtis had shown signs of change, managing to stay out of trouble for nearly a decade. Unfortunately, on the day of the incident, alcohol and poor company seemed to have rekindled his old ways. His lawyer mentioned Curtis’s difficult upbringing and the progress he had made in recent years. Having been homeless for three years, Curtis now feared the loss of his new-found stability.
In court, Curtis admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The judge sentenced him to 16 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and ordered a rehabilitation course and an alcohol monitoring requirement.
This incident highlights the unexpected dangers lurking in everyday settings and serves as a reminder of how random acts of violence can shake a community. Let’s hope justice and rehabilitation pave the way for safer streets.