Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Jake Sweeney manslaughter accused appears before court

News | | Published: 11:47, Monday September 8th, 2014.
Last updated: 16:08, Monday September 8th, 2014

Tributes have been paid to Abertridwr man Jake Sweeny who has died following an assault outside the Irish Tymes pub in Caerphilly town. Picture: Facebook
Tributes have been paid to Abertridwr man Jake Sweeny who has died following an assault in Caerphilly town. Picture: Facebook

A Caerphilly man charged with the manslaughter of Jake Sweeney has appeared before Cardiff Crown Court today, September 8.

Jason Grovell, 23, of Gelli Deg is accused of killing the 26-year-old who died in hospital after he was assaulted in Caerphilly town centre in the early hours of August 24.

Grovell, who appeared via video link from Cardiff Prison, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the same court on October 13.

 

Latest News

  • Plaid Cymru’s first-ever Welsh Government cabinet appointedWednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Council sells off major solar farm project for undisclosed sumWednesday, May 13, 2026
  • The former Pioneer Hotel in Cwmfelinfach, pictured in June 2025
    New ‘premium’ flats plan could revive listed pub vacant for 20 yearsWednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Caerphilly Athletic aim for the double ahead of league cup finalWednesday, May 13, 2026
  • First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth
    Rhun ap Iorwerth appointed First Minister of WalesTuesday, May 12, 2026
  • cricket stock image
    Cricket catch-up: First wins of the season for Newbridge and AbercarnTuesday, May 12, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Newbridge RFCWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Notice of claim to land, TrethomasThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.