Morriston Man Jailed for Locking Ex Inside Her Home, Swansea 2026

Key Points

• Daniel Green, 35, of Martin Street, Morriston, sentenced to three years in prison in Swansea Crown Court.
• Admits false imprisonment, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.
• Green confined his ex-partner to her home for between four and six hours after seizing her mobile and her keys.
• She escaped from him by breaking a window and calling for help; a witness called South Wales Police.
• Green assaulted his ex-partner with an electric fan, punched her, smashed her mobile and dragged her back into the property when she tried to leave.
• When he was being arrested, Green butted a policewoman and kicked out at her.
• Judge Catherine Richards sentenced Green to three years in jail with false imprisonment being the principal offence.
• Sergeant Penny Romanello of South Wales Police says that Green is a danger to women and there is no excuse for his actions with alcohol.
• The victim reports that she now suffers nightmares every day and extreme anxiety when going outside.
• Live Fear Free helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0808 80 10 800.

Swansea (Wales Times) October 10, 2026 — Morriston man jailed after locking his former partner inside her own home has been sentenced to three years in prison. Daniel Green, 35, of Martin Street, Morriston, received the sentence at uk/local/swansea/">Swansea Crown Court after admitting false imprisonment, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.

As reported by Kit Peters of Swansea Bay News, South Wales Police said the woman was rescued only after she managed to open a window and shout for help, prompting a neighbour to call officers.

What Happened Inside the Morriston Home?

The court heard that Green and the woman had been in a relationship for around two years and that an order was in place preventing them from seeing one another. In July, Green asked whether he could stay at her home.

On 5 July, he went through her phone, found a message from another man on social media and accused her of being unfaithful. Swansea Bay News reported that Green then hit her in the face with an electric fan and punched her on the nose, causing it to bleed.

Three days later, Green was drunk and continued to believe she had been unfaithful. The court heard that, in the early hours, he screamed at her and refused to let her leave.

How Did the Woman Escape?

The woman climbed out of a downstairs window, but Green caught her by the arm and pulled her back inside, according to evidence heard in court.

Police said Green then punched her in the face several times, took her phone and smashed it, before taking her keys. She was locked inside for between four and six hours.

A neighbour saw her at the window and contacted police. When officers arrived, the woman was at an upstairs window and told them she could not get out.

What Happened During Daniel Green’s Arrest?

Green refused to walk to the police car and asked for alcohol instead, the court heard. When he eventually moved, he headbutted a female officer and kicked out at her.

The assault on the emergency worker formed one of the offences to which Green admitted. Swansea Bay News reported that the case was heard at Swansea Crown Court, where Judge Catherine Richards passed the three-year prison sentence.

How Has the Victim Been Affected?

In a statement read to the court, the woman said she has nightmares every day and suffers extreme anxiety attacks when she goes out. Swansea Bay News quoted her as saying: “I never wanted any of this to happen, all I wanted from Daniel was his love.”

The court also heard that Green had 10 previous offences, including convictions in a domestic setting, although he had not appeared before the courts since 2015.

His barrister said Green was alcohol dependent at the time, had mental health problems and was sorry for his actions.

What Did the Judge and Police Say?

Judge Catherine Richards jailed Green for three years, with false imprisonment treated as the lead offence.

South Wales Police Sergeant Penny Romanello described Green as “a violent offender who clearly poses great danger to women”.

As reported by Swansea Bay News, Sergeant Romanello said: “Like many domestic abusers, he was frequently paranoid about the victim being unfaithful. But he was the true threat to their relationship due to his violence.”

She said Green had left the woman “frightened and a shadow of her former self”, adding that the psychological effects of the abuse would be long-lasting.

Sergeant Romanello also said drink was no excuse. “

This was repeated domestic abuse which nobody should have to endure. His behaviour was completely out of control, and for that reason, prison is the only suitable place for him,”

she said.

Where Can Domestic Abuse Victims Get Help?

Swansea Bay News stated that anyone experiencing domestic abuse can contact the Live Fear Free helpline, which is open 24 hours a day, on 0808 80 10 800.

Background of the Development

Daniel Green’s case involved a former relationship of about two years, during which a court order had already been put in place banning contact between him and the woman. The offences occurred in July, when Green visited her Morriston home despite that restriction.

The prosecution case, as reported by Swansea Bay News, centred on a sequence of violence and control: an assault with an electric fan, later physical attacks, destruction of the victim’s phone, removal of her keys and her confinement inside the property.

Green’s guilty pleas covered false imprisonment, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. The sentencing decision reflected the court’s treatment of false imprisonment as the most serious offence in the case.

Prediction: What This Means for Domestic Abuse Victims

This case may reinforce the importance of immediate neighbour or public intervention when someone appears trapped or at risk inside a home. In this incident, the victim’s ability to reach a window and a neighbour’s decision to call police were central to her escape.

For domestic abuse victims and their families, the sentence may underline that controlling behaviour, physical violence and obstruction of emergency workers can lead to substantial prison terms. It may also encourage people to report concerns early, particularly where a victim’s phone, keys or ability to leave the home have been taken away.

For local support services in Swansea and the wider Wales area, the case may increase awareness of the Live Fear Free helpline and the need for accessible, round-the-clock assistance for people experiencing abuse.