Take ' Paul’s Pledge'

PAUL PUGH, now aged 34, was left in a coma for two months following the unprovoked assault outside the Old Cross Inn, Ammanford, on January 6, 2007, for which four men were jailed.
Despite the fact that he will never fully recover from injuries that left him having to learn how to walk and talk again, Paul is bravely using his experience to campaign against alcohol-fuelled violence.
As part of the campaign, Paul has filmed a 15-minute documentary, which is being shown to young people throughout Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire to highlight the consequences of violence.
Paul Pugh said: “I don’t want to see anyone in the world go through what we are going through. My family, my friends, Cwmamman Utd, my therapists, Headway and the community have all been affected by the horrific unprovoked attack in my home town of Ammanford on Saturday, 6th of January, 2007, which left me within an inch of losing my life for no reason. This campaign is my way of doing something positive after what has happened. I hope my story and seeing the effect of violence on me will stop it from happening again.”
Dyfed Powys Police and Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership are supporting Paul in his efforts.
Acting Inspector Teresa Ross, Campaign Founder, said: “Paul’s story is harrowing and really demonstrates the devastating consequences of alcohol fuelled violence. #PaulsPledge is also about encouraging people to drink less alcohol on a night out as we know alcohol can have a massive impact on a person’s behaviour.”
Cllr Pam Palmer, Chair of the Carmarthenshire CSP, said: “Paul’s message is simple – walk away, think twice. No-one should go through what Paul and his family have endured. We should all take this opportunity to make the pledge never to condone violence and aggression.”
Take Paul’s Pledge – sign up to show your support to his campaign and vow to never condone violent behaviour, to walk away from aggression and violence and encourage friends and family to do the same. Tweet using #PaulsPledge and help spread the message.