A MAN was remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to firearms offences committed against police officers.
Matthew Greaves, 43, of Carlyle Street, Abertillery, admitted a number of charges before Judge Michael Fitton QC at Cardiff Crown Court.
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The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence to PC Ifan O'Sullivan and PC Richard Davies.
Greaves also admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence to Adele James.
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The court heard how the firearm used was an air weapon and that the offences were committed in Abertillery on February 8 this year.
Greaves also admitted intent to cause racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to Aputrajah Appudukki and criminal damage to a letter box belonging to Ian Lamy.
Sentence was adjourned until May 14 for the preparation of a psychiatric report.
Greaves was represented by Gareth Williams and the prosecution by Roger Griffiths.
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