Swansea, Wales – A man was sentenced to 10 months in prison after repeatedly kicking two female police officers, leaving them battered and bruised. The incident occurred on March 8 in Swansea when police responded to reports of a disturbance at the shared accommodation where the man, Daniel Williams, lived.
Williams has a history of violence, with previous convictions including assaults occasioning actual bodily harm and assaults on police officers. During the incident, Williams answered the front door to the property and immediately became disruptive, refusing to allow the officers inside. When the officers tried to move him out of the way, Williams dragged them into the hallway and began kicking them repeatedly as they struggled.
As a result of the attack, one officer developed sepsis after the blows to her kidneys worsened an existing infection. The officers involved suffered bruises to their arms, legs, bodies, and one even had a black eye. Despite one officer drawing and discharging her Taser, Williams continued his assault until retreating to his flat and locking himself in the toilet.
In court, it was revealed that Williams had a history of alcohol addiction and had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and a borderline personality disorder. Despite expressing remorse for his actions, the judge deemed Williams’ violent offenses too serious for anything other than immediate custody. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison for the two assaults to run concurrently.
The judge emphasized that police officers have the right to carry out their duties without being subjected to violence, highlighting the significant impact the assaults had on the victims. Williams’ history of violent offending led to the conclusion that rehabilitation was not realistic in his case, resulting in the 10-month prison sentence.
The court also heard statements from the South Wales Police officers detailing the psychological and emotional impact of the assaults. One officer described feeling more anxious on duty, while another expressed concern for potential violence when approaching doors. The judge’s decision to send Williams to prison reflects a zero-tolerance approach to violence against law enforcement officers.