A MAN from Rhyl who attacked his ex-partner days after he had been bailed following a similar previous incident has been jailed.

David Bellis-Moss, 29, of Wood Road, was sentenced to 32 weeks’ imprisonment at Mold Crown Court today (April 9).

He had admitted two counts each of assault by beating and criminal damage.

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Prosecuting, Nicholas Williams told the court that Bellis-Moss was in a relationship with Siany Davies when, on November 27, 2023, an argument ensued between them at her Denbigh home.

This led to her striking her face with the back of his hand and calling her a “dirty b****”.

Bellis-Moss went on to “trash the house”, and threw a wash bowl full of glasses and dishes on her.

Ms Davies was left with red marks to her face, and Bellis-Moss was arrested elsewhere in Denbigh after fleeing the property on foot.

He was released on bail on the condition that he did not contact her, and a domestic violence protection order was issued.

The relationship was then ended by Ms Davies, but Bellis-Moss told her that “she was his”, and threatened to “chop off the finger of anyone who went near her”.

On December 6, Bellis-Moss appeared at her home and asked to come in to collect his belongings, which Ms Davies allowed him to do.

They then had a drink at her kitchen table together, but Bellis-Moss “kicked off” after noticing a Snapchat message on her mobile phone.

He used a hammer to destroy the phone and a window, before producing a hunting knife to damage more of her property.

Bellis-Moss also threw an object at Ms Davies, which struck her to her left eye.

She was then locked inside the property with Bellis-Moss, who took possession of her keys, before picking up the knife again to damage walls, chairs, her fridge freezer, television and iPad.

He also called a “s***” and told her to “sit the f*** down”, before holding her against a wall with one hand around her neck, and stabbing the knife into the wall.

Police forced entry to the home, but it took officers 20 minutes to persuade Bellis-Moss, who had barricaded himself in a room, to leave the property.

Denbighshire County Council had to spent more than £1,000 on repairs to the property, Mr Williams added.

Defending Bellis-Moss, who had six previous convictions for nine offences, Sarah Yates said he is “openly apologetic and remorseful” for his behaviour.

Bellis-Moss suffers from severe anxiety and depression, she said, and his mental health had taken a “nosedive” at the time.

“He lost his head, to use his words,” Ms Yates said.

Sentencing, Judge Timothy Petts ordered the knife to be forfeited and destroyed, while Bellis-Moss will pay £154 in compensation to the council.

“You were still, clearly, jealous,” Judge Petts told him.