A headteacher, Anthony John Felton, 54, attacked his deputy, Richard Pike, 51, with a wrench at St Joseph’s Catholic School in South Wales after experiencing “overwhelming jealousy” over a love triangle involving a fellow teacher.
Felton, who had fathered a child with the female colleague, believed Pike had started a relationship with her and lured him into a room before launching the ambush, causing head injuries that have left Pike unable to work.
Felton pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced to 28 months in prison, with the judge condemning the attack’s emotional and professional impact.
Footage showed Felton pulling the weapon from his jacket and attacking Pike from behind, shouting accusations as Pike tried to defend himself.
The violent assault was broken up by another teacher, after which Felton fled and later emailed staff an apology.
Prosecutors highlighted the shocking nature of the attack by a senior professional, noting that it could easily have resulted in life-changing or fatal injuries. In court, Pike said the attack shattered his trust and permanently affected his life, leaving lasting emotional scars.
⚠️ *Rhybudd: Gall cynnwys y fideo beri gofid.*
Dyma’r foment yr ymosododd y Prifathro Anthony Felton ar gydweithiwr yn Ysgol Gatholig Sant Ioan ym mis Mawrth eleni.
Cafodd ei ddedfrydu i ddwy flynedd a phedwar mis yn y carchar yn Llys y Goron Abertawe ddydd Gwener. pic.twitter.com/iYw2jiZuJa
— Newyddion S4C (@NewyddionS4C) April 25, 2025
“…after which Felton fled and later emailed staff an apology.”
🛵😕😑 You know, Lloyd, just when I think you couldn’t possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this… and totally redeem yourself!
This is what happens when they reject Jesus.