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Defendant

MICHAEL BARROW
Date of birth 1968-02-10
Address STREET RECORD, U5359 FROM, LLANYBYDDER, SA40 9RN
Postcode SA40 9RN

Case summary

Reference 63AC0158325
Platform common_platform
Source Magistrates
Court Llanelli Law Courts
First listed 2025-08-05
Latest listing 2025-09-18

Force matching

Prosecuting force TS
Defendant area Dyfed-Powys Police
Out of area — forces differ
Outcomes On bail Discharged Warrant
URN track URN with letter FF 'AC' - station code, force not derivable without disclosed mapping (0.10)
Text track matched 'Llanelli Law Courts' via court field (0.50)
Postcode track postcode SA40 9RN -> Dyfed-Powys Police (0.95)

Offence

On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &

Outcome

Bail granted after argument

Timeline (7 events)

2025-08-05
First hearing list
Llanelli Law Courts
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him. Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby -- Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:L3
2025-09-18
Mention list
Llanelli Law Courts
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him. Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988. (Hearing 4) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 21/08/2025, For a bail application to be made
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 4) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 21/08/2025, For a bail application t
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby -- Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 4) MAX PENALTY: S:L3 Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 21/08/2025, For a bail application to be made
On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION . Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:3M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 21/08/2025, For a bail application to be made
On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION . Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:3M &/or L5 Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 21/08/2025, For a bail application to be made
2025-08-05
First hearing register
Llanelli Law Courts
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence, Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person
Warrant for arrest without bail - Grounds for warrant: no appearance in answer to bail, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW.
Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time, Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Warrant for arrest without bail - Grounds for warrant: no appearance in answer to bail, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW.
Assault by beating, Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him.
Warrant for arrest without bail - Grounds for warrant: no appearance in answer to bail, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW.
Fail to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable, Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Warrant for arrest without bail - Grounds for warrant: no appearance in answer to bail, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW.
Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby --
Warrant for arrest without bail - Grounds for warrant: no appearance in answer to bail, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW.
2025-08-19
Hearing register
Aberystwyth Justice Centre
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence, Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:21/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Llanelli Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Town Hall Square Courthouse address line 2:Llanelli Courthouse address line 3:Carmarthenshire Courthouse post code:SA15 3AW Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:c391134e-bda7-4ae2-bb2c-f09238ea7
Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby --
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:21/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Llanelli Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Town Hall Square Courthouse address line 2:Llanelli Courthouse address line 3:Carmarthenshire Courthouse post code:SA15 3AW Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:c391134e-bda7-4ae2-bb2c-f09238ea71c5, Remand basis: Before conviction, Bail exception: Likely
Fail to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable, Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Full bail argument - The court certifies that the full argument was heard on this application for bail: true. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:21/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Llanelli Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Town Hall Square Courthouse address line 2:Llanelli Courthouse address line 3:Carmarthenshire Courthouse post code:SA15 3AW Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Bo
Assault by beating, Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him.
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:21/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Llanelli Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Town Hall Square Courthouse address line 2:Llanelli Courthouse address line 3:Carmarthenshire Courthouse post code:SA15 3AW Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:c391134e-bda7-4ae2-bb2c-f09238ea71c5, Remand basis: Before conviction, Bail exception: Likely
Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time, Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:21/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Llanelli Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Town Hall Square Courthouse address line 2:Llanelli Courthouse address line 3:Carmarthenshire Courthouse post code:SA15 3AW Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:c391134e-bda7-4ae2-bb2c-f09238ea71c5, Remand basis: Before conviction, Bail exception: Likely
2025-08-21
Mention list
Llanelli Law Courts
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 19/08/2025, For a live link hearing,
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him. Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 19/08/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)
On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby -- Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:L3 Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 19/08/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)
On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION . Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976. (Hearing 2) MAX PENALTY: S:3M &/or Ultd Fine Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 19/08/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)
On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION . Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976. (Hearing 2) MAX PENALTY: S:3M &/or L5 Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 19/08/2025 Adjourned from: 19/08/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)
2025-08-21
Mention register
Llanelli Law Courts
Assault by beating, Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him.
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 10/10/2025, Time of hearing: 12:00, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 20 MINUTES. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' cou
Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby --
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 10/10/2025, Time of hearing: 12:00, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 20 MINUTES. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' cou
Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time, Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 10/10/2025, Time of hearing: 12:00, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 20 MINUTES. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' cou
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence, Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 10/10/2025, Time of hearing: 12:00, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 20 MINUTES. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' cou
Fail to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable, Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Custody time limit - Custody time limit expires: 14/10/2025. Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 10/10/2025, Time of hearing: 12:00, Courthouse organisation name: Llanelli Magistrates' Court, Courthouse address line 1: Town Hall Square, Courthouse address line 2: Llanelli, Courthouse address line 3: Carmarthenshire, Courthouse post code: SA15 3AW, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 20 MINUTES. Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' cou
2025-09-18
Mention register
Llanelli Law Courts
Fail to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable, Contrary to section 6(2) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19.07.2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Dismissed (No evidence offered)
Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time, Contrary to section 6(1) of the Bail Act 1976.. On or about 05 Aug 2025 at LLANELLI failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at LLANELLI Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 19 Jul 2025 at CARMARTHEN POLICE STATION .
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Dismissed (No evidence offered)
Assault by beating, Contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act1988.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen assaulted Paul ATKINSON by beating him.
Plea: CHANGE_TO_GUILTY_MAGISTRATES_COURT
Compensation - Amount of compensation: £100.00. Guilty plea taken into accountImprisonment - Imprisonment Period: 12 Weeks, Concurrent: true, Imprisonment reasons: the offence(s) are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified, Reason for custody: previous convictions and remanded on other matters, This offence is aggravated by the foreign power condition being met in relation to it as defined by section 31 of the National Security Act 2023: false. Victim personal statement not pr
Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, Contrary to section 5(1) and (6) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby --
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Dismissed (No evidence offered)
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence, Contrary to section 4(1)(a) and (4) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On 18th July 2025 at Carmarthen used towards Benjamin RICHARDS threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause that person to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him by any person, or to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence by that person
Plea: CHANGE_TO_GUILTY_MAGISTRATES_COURT
Guilty plea taken into accountImprisonment - Total custodial period: 12 Weeks, Reason for sentence without PSR: Currently on remand for other matters, Imprisonment Period: 12 Weeks, Imprisonment reasons: the offence(s) are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified, Reason for custody: previous convictions and remanded on other matters, This offence is aggravated by the foreign power condition being met in relation to it as defined by section 31 of the National Security Act 2023:
Costs to Crown Prosecution Service - Amount of costs: £85.00.