Current timestamp: 28/03/2023 02:51:10
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

dyfed-powys-header-logo

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Domestic abuse
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud, bribery or corruption
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • How to tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • An existing case or report
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
    • Abnormal vehicle load
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website

Man jailed after breaking into sleeping woman’s home and getting into her bed

Main article content

Navigation

Powys

09:12 15/06/2021

Phillip Lightfoot social media graphic.png

A man who broke into a woman’s house and climbed into her bed while she slept has been jailed for over two years.

Phillip George Ronald Lightfoot left the victim shaken and anxious after the incident, which took place during the early hours of March 23, 2021.

The 23-year-old was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police officers at his home in Brecon just an hour after the offence was reported.

Detective Sergeant Christine Beaton said: “This was a particularly worrying incident for the victim, who was woken at 3am to find the defendant in bed next to her.

“He later admitted that he had stood watching her for around two minutes, but would not confirm what his intentions were during this time. This is disturbing behaviour and was highly concerning to officers who kept this in mind during their enquiries.

“He left only when the victim disturbed him, returning shortly after with items he had taken from the victim’s home.”

Fortunately, the victim had switched a light on while the defendant was in her home and recognised him as Phillip Lightfoot. This identification gave police the opportunity to arrest him incredibly swiftly on receiving a report of the incident the following day.

On arrest, Lightfoot made a significant comment linking him to the crime – telling officers “I didn’t break in, the door was open”.

Digital enquiries revealed a number of unsolicited messages from Lightfoot to the victim, as well as internet searches implying he had an interest in older women.

He was charged with burglary the following day and remanded to appear at court.

DS Beaton said: “To support the victim, safeguarding advice was given, and officers ensured that security measures were put in place at her home.

“She was also given the opportunity to apply for a restraining order to ease her concerns over the defendant being released back into the community, which she accepted.

“We hope the punishment handed to Lightfoot goes some way to provide reassurance.”

On Friday, June 11, Lightfoot was sentenced to 28 months in prison, handed a restraining order for 10 years and must pay a victim surcharge of £190.

 

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

Dyfed-Powys Police

  • Contact us
  • Find a police station
  • Your area
  • Careers
  • About us
  • News
  • Campaigns
  • Privacy Notice
  • Terms and conditions
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Accessing information (FOI)
  • Stats and data
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Feedback

Partners

  • Police and Crime Commissioner
  • Police.uk
  • Ask the police

Language

  • Cymraeg

Follow us on

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.