A Powys man who was ordered to wear an alcohol monitoring device for 100 days has been allowed to have it removed after complaining that it’s been causing him medical issues.

Jonathan Boshell, 38, of Troed y Rhiew, Meifod, had to wear the tag as part of his 18-month community order for defecating in a custody cell and for being verbally abusive in a violent manner towards three police officers at Newtown Police Station in August last year.

He also used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent causing PC Reed to believe that immediate violence would be used against him.

Alcohol monitoring devices, also known as sobriety tags, are worn by offenders who commit alcohol-driven crimes. A sample of their sweat is taken every 30 minutes and alerts the probation service if alcohol is detected. They face further court sentences or fines if caught breaching a ban.

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More than 230 days since the community order was imposed in October last year, probation officer Julian Davies asked Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on February 14 to consider amending the requirements which also ordered Boshell to complete 30 rehabilitation requirement days.

“It is said by supervising officer that Mr Boshell has been fully compliant with the rehabilitation requirement days and attending appointments with supervising officer and has engaged fully in the process,” Mr Davies said.

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“The issue that has arisen with the monitoring device is that it vibrates regularly through the night and has resulted in medical issues disclosed by Mr Boshell and a GP letter that explains the issue.”

Magistrates granted that the alcohol monitoring device is removed due to Boshell’s medical issues.

Dr Rachel Jones, chair of the magistrates’ bench, said: “We have read the report and are happy to go along with it.”