A LNG welder convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm after a violent incident in the centre of Milford Haven has been given an extended prison sentence.

Christopher Freeman, 37, was cleared of more serious, alternative charges of attempted murder and inflicting gbh with intent.

Freeman, who had previous convictions for violence, was jailed for five years, of which he must serve a minimum of three and a half years behind bars.

The jury at Swansea crown court cleared fellow LNG worker Julian Walker, 36, of Rectory Avenue, Hakin, of doing an act tending to pervert the course of justice.

He was accused of arranging for Freeman's clothes to be washed in order to remove any forensic evidence knowing that Freeman had assaulted someone.

A third man, Peter Harll, 21, of St Ann's Road, Milford Haven, had already pleaded guilty to carrying out an act tending to pervert the course of justice by washing Freeman's clothes.

He was jailed for eight months.

Freeman's trial followed an incident in Priory Street early on December 2 when Mark Tierney suffered serious head injuries which almost cost him his life.

12:31pm Saturday 10th May 2008

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