Neath Port Talbot man jailed after brandishing machete
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A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after committing a number of offences, including possession of a machete.
20-year-old James Driver, from Caewern, brandished the knife at three boys in an incident in Aberavon on January 22, causing them to flee. He then drove off at speed on a motorbike.
He was later arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article.
The machete was found by officers who were conducting a search of Driver’s address.
He has been sentenced to sixteen months in prison for affray, possession of a bladed article and dangerous driving.
PC Lincoln Burrow said:
“James Driver’s behaviour for all three of his offences was unacceptable. Threatening and intimidating behaviour such as that he has displayed will not be tolerated.
“We hope that James will use his time in prison to think hard about his actions and change his ways.”