### Man Demands Steak, Headbutts Neighbour
A 40-year-old man, Alan Meredith, went to his ex-partner’s home with a knife after threatening another man earlier the same evening. The incident occurred on July 18 in Barry, where Meredith was seen with a woman who had blood on her face, asking for police assistance. When a man offered to call the police, Meredith responded aggressively, kicking him and making threats. The man managed to escape to safety, leading Meredith to temporarily leave the area.
Later, around 12:50 am on July 19, Meredith visited his former partner in Barry, despite being prohibited from contacting her due to a restraining order. The woman, awakened by Meredith’s voice at her flat’s buzzer, recognized him and instructed him to leave. Instead, Meredith demanded she cook him a steak, holding a bottle of alcohol and a kitchen knife. A neighbor intervened, requesting Meredith to depart due to the late hour, resulting in Meredith headbutting the neighbor.
Meredith, of Dunlin Court, Barry, was arrested and pleaded guilty to assault charges, breaching the restraining order, and possessing a bladed article. Despite defense claiming the visit was intended as friendly, Meredith’s past 28 convictions, including for violent offenses, weighed heavily in court. Recorder Paul Lewis KC sentenced Meredith to 17 months in prison for his actions.
#### Key Points:
– Alan Meredith, 40, visited his ex-partner’s home in Barry with a knife after a violent altercation with another man earlier that evening.
– The incident involved threats, aggressive behavior, and a demand for steak.
– Meredith, prohibited from contacting his ex-partner, faced charges of assault, breaking the restraining order, and possessing a bladed article.
– Despite defense claims of a friendly intent, Meredith’s extensive history of convictions influenced the court’s decision.
– Recorder Paul Lewis KC sentenced Meredith to 17 months in prison for his actions.
This incident underscores the importance of restraining orders and the consequences of violating them. It also highlights the seriousness of aggressive behavior and the legal repercussions individuals may face for violent actions.