Coracle drama on the River Towy
April 11th 2009
A coracle fisherman was arrested for obstruction of a Water Bailiff, and a Public Order matter after an incident on the River Towy. He denied the offences, calling another Water Bailiff as a defence witness, and was ultimately acquitted by Carmarthen Magistrates.
Trespass allegation at ex Chief Constable’s home
September 7th 2008
We were instructed by Kyra Cooper who, with her mother Lady Cooper, was accused of causing criminal damage to the bungalow belonging to the ex Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys, Terence Grange. They were accused of entering property as trespassers, and not leaving at the request of the displaced residential occupier or his agent. Kyra was also accused of assault to an estate agent who had been showing her and her mother around the property. Both pleaded not guilty. The case went to trial in the Carmarthen Magistrates’ Court and after hearing all the evidence both defendants were acquitted.
Brecon Tree Camp Arrests
June 20th 2007
We acted for six individuals on 19th June 2007 and six more on 20th June 2007 who were arrested at the Brecon Tree Camp where there was a longstanding protest against the gas pipeline, and the destruction of the local habitat. On 7th June 2007 at Cardiff Crown Court an Injunction Order was issued to the National Grid and following this on 19th and 20th June announcements were made by the High Sherriff and High Court Enforcement Officers requiring all those present to leave the Penpont Site immediately. Those who did not leave were arrested for obstruction contrary to Section 10 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 and taken to Brecon Police Station.
