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A man's sentencing had to be abandoned when he started trashing a room while appearing via a live television link from prison.

Robert Graham Jones lost control of his temper while the prosecution outlined the charges against him at Mold Crown Court.

The 27-year-old launched at the video link camera at HMP Berwyn and loud banging could be heard as he shouted: "I'm f*****g not listening to that."

Shortly afterwards, the camera went off.

Judge Niclas Parry sitting at Mold Crown Court asked the clerk for a copy to be taken of the footage and ordered that he be produced in person later this month to commence sentencing.

Jones was before the court to be handed punishment for controlling or coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend, Paris Gray, unlawful wounding, burglary and criminal damage.

Michael Whitty prosecuting was outlining incidents where he had attacked his girlfriend when he leaped up from his chair and knocked over the camera in anger.

He will appear in person at Mold Crown Court on May 24.

The court had earlier heard how Jones had admitted being controlling and coercive towards his partner over a two year period and was to be assessed over the risk he might present in future.

Jones of Alwen, Plas Madoc, Wrexham admitted being violent towards his ex-partner on various dates and controlling her use of social media and other communication devices.

He also admitted wounding her in 2017, burglary at a house at Y Wern, Caia Park, with intent to cause damage, and damaging furnishings and fixtures.

He is currently serving a sentence of five years and three months for drugs offences.