A Powys man who took a knuckle duster into a prison has been handed a community sentence.
Kyle Murphy, 36, was caught bringing the offensive weapon into Swansea Prison on December 13 last year.
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Murphy admitted unauthorised possession of an offensive weapon in a prison when he appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 22.
Magistrates imposed a 12‑month community order and told Murphy he must complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity. He was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.
In addition, the court ordered Murphy, of Ael y Bryn, Ystradgynlais, to pay a total of £199, including a £114 victim surcharge and £85 in prosecution costs.
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