🚨 Crime Spree in Barry Leaves Bystanders Shaken 🚨
Two men unleashed chaos in Barry, robbing a taxi driver before turning a local shop into a crime scene. Gareth Romans and Jordan Chichester shocked the town with their brazen acts. After hijacking the taxi, they drove to the Village Store in Dinas Powys, where they smashed the glass doors and looted alcohol and vapes. But their rampage didn’t stop there.
Witnesses were left terrified as the duo drove towards two teenagers on e-scooters, spurring them to flee for safety. As the drama unfolded, a heroic bystander intervened during the taxi scuffle, only to be met with violence himself.
While the court couldn’t pinpoint their exact motives, drug influence was a suspected catalyst. Sadly, these incidents aren’t isolated. Romans, 49, has a long history of offences, with a staggering 159 convictions, whilst Chichester, 28, also holds numerous past offences, including a violent attack on a former partner.
In court, both men admitted to various charges, including robbery and burglary. Romans was sentenced to 7.5 years and Chichester to 7 years. They’ll serve two-thirds in custody before being released on licence.
A night of recklessness that shook Barry, leaving residents wondering just how such chaos could unfold in their community. 🤔
Stay alert and take care out there! 🌍