An Ammanford man who was viciously attacked on a night out has taken the time to speak with trainee police officers about the night that changed his and his family’s lives forever.
Paul Pugh was left in a coma for two months and hospitalised for 13 months following an unprovoked assault in Ammanford, on January 6, 2007, for which four men were jailed.
He has used his horrific experience to set up the Paul’s Pledge campaign, visiting schools, colleges and youth clubs throughout the Dyfed-Powys Police force area, raising awareness of the dangers and consequences of alcohol and violence.
He also takes part in the trainee officer course at Dyfed-Powys Police, showing the impact of violent crime on his life.
Trainer PC Owen Griffiths said: “Paul comes in on every course for new officers to give his presentation and share his story and experience.
“It’s an example for the new officers of what impact violent crime can have on a victim and their family.
“He shares his video, explains how his life was affected, and takes questions from the trainee officers.
“It can be quite emotional. It brings home the power they have got as police officers to intervene and stop things like this.”
As part of the campaign, a 15-minute documentary is shown which starts with the 999 call made to emergency services after the attack and outlines Paul’s story. It can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVPGtmkbm8g
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