A long‑time employee at the Spar on Ewenny Road, Bridgend, has described feeling "extremely nervous, frightened and vulnerable" after she was pushed to the ground during a robbery and sustained burns to her back.
What happened
The incident occurred on 28 May when a customer, later identified as Carl Jubin, 40, of Heol Loveluck, Bridgend, returned to the shop several times over a short period, the prosecution told Cardiff Crown Court.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| First visit | Purchased a refillable e‑cigarette |
| 10–15 minutes later | Returned agitated, waving the vape and swearing |
| Further 10–15 minutes later | Forced through Perspex door, pushed shopworker, stole a vape |
Prosecuting barrister Charles Archer told the court Jubin had threatened the worker, saying he knew where she lived and that he would burgle her house. The defendant was arrested the following day and gave a no‑comment interview at a Bridgend police station.
Impact on the victim and local staff
A victim impact statement read at court said the shopworker, who has worked at the store for 18 years, suffered a burn to her back and a bruise to her elbow. It described how the attack has affected her day‑to‑day life and ability to work.
“I’ve felt anxious in the shop and constantly in fear, and find myself looking at the front door of the shop on edge, worried an incident like this may happen again.”
The statement continued that she had stopped working a late shift she previously covered, struggled to sleep and replayed the incident, adding: "Nobody should be subjected to this whilst at work."
- Location: Spar, Ewenny Road, Bridgend
- Date of incident: 28 May
- Defendant: Carl Jubin, 40, of Heol Loveluck
- Court: Appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via prison video link for sentencing
Legal proceedings
Jubin pleaded guilty to robbery. In court, his representative, Giles Hayes, said Jubin had "genuine remorse" and was shocked by his conduct. The case was listed for sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court, where the victim impact material formed part of the record.
The incident has raised concerns about staff safety in late‑opening local shops. The victim’s account highlights the emotional as well as physical harm caused by workplace attacks, and the way such events can change working patterns for experienced employees.
Local residents and shopstaff often tell InfoRadar they expect to be able to do their jobs without fear. This case is a reminder to customers and employers alike of the human cost when violence enters a community workplace.
