A FORMER Sky manager was warned he faces prison after he pleaded guilty to committing a "serious" assault last summer.

Thomas Powles, 34, of High Street, Newbridge, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage in the Gelligaer area of Caerphilly.

The offences were committed on July 18, 2021.

At Cardiff Crown Court, Jac Brown, representing the defendant, said: “There is a slight possibility this sentence can be suspended.

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“He has told me today he’s on the sick – he used to work as a manager for Sky.

“The defendant suffers from PTSD and a multiple personality disorder.

“He’s also an expectant father.”

The case was adjourned until May 18 for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

The judge, Recorder John Philpotts, told Powles: “All sentencing options are open.

“You must prepare yourself for an immediate custodial sentence.

“These are serious matters.”

The defendant was granted bail.

Richard Ace represented the prosecution.