Owen Rhys-Jones, 24, has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder his former partner by intentionally crashing a car they were both in. The incident occurred on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, at around 8:50 pm on Tuesday.
Court Appearance and Charges
Rhys-Jones appeared at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Saturday, charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, and controlling and coercive behaviour. He did not enter a plea during the brief hearing, speaking only to confirm his name, address, and date of birth.
The court heard that Rhys-Jones is accused of intentionally crashing the vehicle into a BT telegraph pole in an attempt to kill his ex-girlfriend, Jessica MacLean. Prosecutor Simone Walsh stated: “The crown case is that the defendant intentionally drove a moving vehicle into a BT telegraph pole.”
Remanded in Custody
At the conclusion of the hearing, Magistrate Taha Idris remanded Rhys-Jones in custody. Idris said: “Your case can only be heard at the crown court. We will be sending the case to the crown court on August 3. In the meantime, we are going to remand you in custody.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Dyfed-Powys Police have appealed for witnesses to the single-vehicle crash. A force spokesman said: “We continue to appeal to anyone who may have been present in the area and may have information or witnessed the incident. We would like to thank the local community for their support whilst officers have carried out extensive inquiries and to those who have supported our investigation so far.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
