A CARMARTHEN man who threw a corrosive substance over another, potentially causing permanent loss of sight, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison.

Jivan Dean, 24, from Llandeilo, inflicted life-altering injuries on his victim during the attack. Following the incident, Dean fled the scene, prompting a police manhunt.

Police were alerted to the assault by a staff member at Glangwili Hospital, where the victim was treated for severe injuries to his head, face, eyes, and shoulders. The victim reported suffering from chemical burns, and doctors warned that the damage to his eyes might be irreversible.

According to the victim’s account to officers, he was at a friend’s home when Dean emerged from the kitchen and poured an “incredibly hot” liquid over him, causing immediate pain and a burning sensation. He identified Jivan Dean as his attacker.

Police arrested Dean on August 17, charging him with assault causing grievous bodily harm and throwing a corrosive substance with intent to maim, burn, or disfigure.

AT 9:43pm on Monday (Oct 29), the RNLI St Davids all-weather lifeboat was deployed to search for a missing shore angler in the St Brides Haven area. The lifeboat crew was joined by Little & Broad Haven Lifeboat, HM Coastguard – Broad Haven, and HM Coastguard Dale in a comprehensive nighttime search of the surrounding area.

As the search neared completion, new intelligence suggested the angler may be located further west. This led to the Angle Lifeboat RNLI being dispatched to search the Marloes and Gateholm regions.

The Coastguard rescue teams successfully found the angler safe and well on Marloes Beach and accompanied them back to their vehicle. St Davids RNLI volunteer crew were stood down at 11:49pm and returned to the station at 12:35am.

COASTGUARDS were called to aid a person who sustained an ankle injury on the coastal path near Traeth Llyfn Beach on Sunday (Oct 27).

HM Coastguard teams from Fishguard and St Davids responded to the incident, providing immediate care to the injured individual before transporting them to a family vehicle for further travel to the hospital.

In a Facebook post, HM Coastguard Fishguard said: “Team tasked alongside HM Coastguard – St Davids to a casualty with an ankle injury on the coastal path above Traeth Llyfn Beach.

“The teams were quickly on scene and able to provide casualty care before transferring the casualty to the family car for transport to hospital.”