An 18-year-old from Llanybydder has been handed a community order and banned from the road for a year after admitting a charge of aggravated vehicle taking.

Finnley Williams, of 16 Heol y Dderi, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on 9 April.

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to taking a Suzuki Swift from an address in New Inn on 7 August 2024 and causing damage to the vehicle.

Williams was disqualified from driving for 12 months and handed a 12 month community order to include 200 hours of unpaid works and up to 10 days of rehabilitation activities.

He must also pay compensation of £200, prosecution costs of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £114.