September 28th 2024.
In the bustling city of Cardiff, Wales, stands the impressive central police headquarters on King Edward VII Avenue. It was here, on a fateful day, that a young woman named Celyn Williams was viciously attacked in a local pub. A year has passed since the incident, but the perpetrator still roams free, causing Celyn to live in fear and anxiety.
The incident left Celyn with a deep gash on her forehead that required emergency hospital treatment. She bravely contacted the police and provided them with the name of her attacker, hoping for justice to be served. However, due to a lack of witnesses and poor quality CCTV footage, the police were unable to move forward with the case. This decision left Celyn and her mother, Emma, outraged and feeling like the system has failed them.
Celyn, a resident of Tonteg, South Wales, recalls the moment the glass hit her face and the blood started pouring out. She remembers feeling scared and unable to see properly due to the blood in her eyes. Her mother, Emma, was alerted and immediately rushed to her daughter's side. She was horrified to find Celyn covered head to toe in blood and quickly drove her to the hospital.
At the hospital, Celyn received stitches from a maxillofacial surgeon who warned her that the cut was dangerously close to paralyzing her face. After the attack, Celyn and her mother had initial contact with two police officers who they described as "wonderful" and "thorough." However, as weeks and months went by without any progress in the case, the family became frustrated and tried to get updates from the police.
Sadly, their efforts were met with dismissive and unhelpful responses, making them feel like they were being treated as the criminals. Even when South Wales Police published an appeal for witnesses in the winter of 2023, the family was informed that the case would not be taken forward due to a lack of evidence. Despite requesting to see the CCTV footage twice, they were never given the opportunity to do so.
Feeling like they had no other options, the family has enlisted the help of a solicitor to review the police's decision under the Victims' Right to Review Scheme. Celyn explains that the entire ordeal has left her feeling nervous and anxious to leave the house, even though she used to go out every weekend before the attack. Her mother, Emma, just wants justice for her daughter and hopes that she can one day walk with her head held high, knowing that her attacker has been held accountable for their actions.
In response to the family's disappointment, Superintendent Michelle Conquer from South Wales Police stated that they strive to put the victim first and foremost in any investigation. She assured that a thorough and objective review would be conducted by an independent officer who has not been involved with the case before. The delay in this process is regrettable, and the victim will be kept fully updated on its completion.
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