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.

A MAN has admitted producing cannabis after a police raid uncovered a significant hydroponic setup in Carmarthen.

Jurgen Kodra, 30, of no fixed abode, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Oct 24), where he pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis.

Police raided a property on King Street, Carmarthen, on Monday (Oct 23), seizing 930 cannabis plants with an estimated street value exceeding £870,000, according to Dyfed-Powys Police.

Kodra, who was arrested at the scene, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on November 14 for sentencing.

Detective Sergeant Richard Saunders said: “We are committed to making our force area hostile to organised groups who produce and deal illegal drugs. This operation has removed a large quantity of cannabis from the supply chain.”

Dyfed-Powys Police urged the community to report any signs of cannabis cultivation, with Sergeant Saunders adding: “Any bit of information, no matter how small, could make a big difference.”

A 19-YEAR-OLD who ‘lashed out’ at police officers following a domestic incident at his parents’ home in Solva has been sentenced for assaulting an officer and causing criminal damage to a police radio.

Officers were called to a property at Bro Dawel, Solva, in the early hours of September 23 by the mother of Finley Grimshaw.

“When they arrived, there was evidence of a broken television and the officers discovered the defendant [Finley Grimshaw], lying on a makeshift bed,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told district judge Mark Layton when he sat at Haverfordwest magistrates court on Tuesday.

“The defendant was wearing just a pair of boxer shorts so the officers gave him the opportunity to put some clothes on, and initially he was compliant.  But when he got up, he ran towards the window which had a missing pane of glass, and jumped through it.  

“The police followed him by jumping through the window and when the defendant landed, he slipped.  He got up and started swinging his arms towards the officers, resulting in slaps and punches to the officer’s torso.  He was trying to get away.”

Grimshaw then adopted what Ms James described as ‘a fighting stance’.

“He pulled at the officers’ radio wire, causing it to snap,” she said.

Grimshaw was eventually kneed to his testicles area, enabling him to be restrained and arrested.

Grimshaw was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order during which he must carry out 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours of unpaid work.  He was ordered to pay £100 compensation to the police officer who was assaulted, and an additional £25 compensation to repair the broken police radio.  He must also pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.