Police quiz partner of woman hurt in attack

Aug 27 2008 by David Rutland, Rhyl Visitor

Police quiz partner of woman hurt in attack

THE PARTNER of a woman thought to have been battered in her own home during a botched burglary, is being questioned by police.

Heavily pregnant Nerys Price, 35, was attacked at her home on Calthorpe Drive, Prestatyn, on August 15, where she lived with her long-term partner Simon Morris.

She was hit over the head with a blunt weapon and was given a Caesarian section at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, before being rushed to Walton Hospital, Liverpool for her head injuries.

She was allowed home late last week and on Saturday night, Simon Morris, 36, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Officers applied for extra time to question Mr Morris and he appeared before a special court at Llandudno Magistrates on Monday, where a warrant of further detention was granted.

Previous reports from police had said that Mr Morris suffered injuries to his back as he struggled to protect Ms Price.

A North Wales Police spokesman said, “Detectives investigating the incident have been granted extra time to question the 36-year-old man who was arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police were investigating reports burglars had attacked Ms Price after forcing their way into their bedroom demanding keys to their luxury cars.

After the incident, Mr Morris’ mother Brenda told the Visitor, “Simon is bearing up and they got a daughter, so that’s something for them. It’s not they way it should have been but there we are.”

The couple’s new arrival has been named Freya Ann.

Police are still looking for possible witnesses and Detective Inspector Graham Talbot said, “Incidents of this nature are very rare in North Wales but we are appealing to the general public to give us information to help us apprehend the people responsible for this crime as soon as possible.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Calthorpe Drive.”

Anyone with information should contact St Asaph CID on 0845 607 1001 (Welsh) or 1002 (English) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.