A MAN has been spared jail after he attacked a kebab shop delivery driver in the street.

Dafydd Parry, of Maes Gwelfor in Rhydwyn, near Holyhead, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old admitted criminal damage, affray and having an offensive weapon - which took place on April 14 last year.

Laura Knightly, prosecuting, told the court that the offences took place outside King Kebab in Valley, Anglesey.

The victim, King Kebabs delivery driver Joshua Gill, was outside the takeaway at around 5.30pm.

He noticed the defendant, who he knew as they had a mutual ex-girlfriend.

Parry confronted Mr Gill, suggesting he'd been "harassing" the mutual ex, and the situation descended into a verbal argument.

The defendant then reached through Mr Gill's window and grabbed him by the throat.

Mr Gill believed Parry was trying to drag him out of the vehicle and took up a baseball bat to try and stop him.

When staff from King Kebab came out to intervene, Parry kicked the headlight on Mr Gill's car, smashing it.

He walked away, but returned shortly after with a ratchet - which he tried to smash the defendant's window with but failed.

Dafydd Roberts, defending, told the court: "It's certainly a sentence that can be served in the community.

"I ask for credit for his plea.

"He works for a construction company on Anglesey and is doing well.

"He's very sorry for his behaviour - this is something he shouldn't have involved himself in."

Judge Nicola Saffman handed down a five month custodial sentence, but suspended it for 12 months.

Parry must undertake 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £410 in compensation for the damage to the victim's vehicle.

He must also pay a £500 contribution to prosecution costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

The Judge imposed a five-year restraining order for the victim's protection.