Powys house guest who smashed a door and assaulted a friend has been fined

A house guest who smashed a door and assaulted a friend after drinking has been fined.

Alisha Blayney, now 18, was 17 at the time of the incident in Rhayader.

Blayney of Lon Cwm, Llandrindod Wells admitted causing criminal damage to a door to the value of £368.40 on May 22, 2026 when she appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

She also admitted assaulting Leo Jackson on the same date.

Prosecuting, James Sprunks said that on May 22, 2026 at 12.25am police received a report from Mr Jackson about an incident.

He had been dog sitting at the home as the occupants were away and he had invited two friends, Carlie Beehan and Alisha Blayney, over.

Blayney had been drinking heavily all day as she had split from a boyfriend and the two guests had an argument.

Mr Jackson asked them both to leave and Blayney said she “was going to smash the house up”. She then threw several punches at him and at least two landed to his face.

Mr Sprunks said Mr Jackson wrapped his arms around Blayney and put her outside; she was shouting, swearing and still saying she was going to smash the house up.

As he closed the door she kicked at it and damaged two panes.

Mr Jackson called the police and Blayney was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station.

The court was told she was 17 at the time of the matter and she only had cautions on her record.

Mitigating, Geraint Parry said Blayney was 17 at the time of the incident and she had pleaded guilty and admitted the offences in interview.

He said: “Alcohol was a major factor in this incident. She was drinking with friends and an argument developed and Leo called her fat and she reacted badly and slapped him and when she was removed from the house the damage was caused as she kicked the door.”

The court was told she has since referred herself to Kaleidoscope, the drugs and alcohol charity.

Mr Parry said Blayney is not working at the moment and has applied for Universal Credit.

Magistrates fined her £40 for the criminal damage, £120 for the assault and she will have to pay £368.40 in compensation.

She was not ordered to pay prosecution costs and the victim surcharge because of her age.