Snapchat friend request lands Kilgetty man in court – The Pembrokeshire Herald

The Pembrokeshire Herald Snapchat friend request lands Kilgetty man in court Crime Published 3 hours ago on June 24, 2025 Restraining order breach after 3:00am mistake A SNAPCHAT friend request sent in the early hours of the morning has landed a Kilgetty man back before the courts after he breached a restraining order imposed for a previous assault. Nigel Hooper, of Mountain Park, Kilgetty, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates this week after admitting the breach, which occurred at around 3:00am on June 19. The court heard that Hooper, who was scrolling through Snapchat, noticed a friend suggestion from a user named ‘Tattoedpolar84’ and decided to add them. However, he did not realise the account belonged to the woman he was prohibited from contacting under a restraining order issued by Swansea Crown Court in September 2024, following a conviction for actual bodily harm. Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan said: “The lady accessed her Snapchat, which she doesn’t use very often, and saw a friend request from her ex-partner. It was a clear attempt to contact her, and it was unwanted and distressing. She feels the defendant is getting bolder in his attempts to reach her.” Defence solicitor Mike Kelleher told the court that
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