Aberfan: Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of pregnant woman
Daniel Popescu, 28, from Merthyr, was charged on Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old alleged victim was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
Thursday 7 December 2023 14:39, UK
A man who allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman has appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
Daniel Mihai Popescu, 28, from Merthyr, was charged on Wednesday afternoon.
South Wales Police were called shortly before 9.10am on Tuesday to reports a woman had been stabbed on Moy Road, Aberfan.
The 29-year-old woman who is believed to be pregnant was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
The suspect left the scene and local schools and nurseries were placed under lockdown for several hours as a precautionary measure.
Popescu, who officers say is known to the alleged victim, named in court as Andreea Pintili, appeared in front of Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed he was also charged with harassment and intimidating a witness.
District Judge Neale Thomas told Popescu, of no fixed abode, via a translator, that the case would now go to crown court.
One of the charges - namely attempted murder - can only be heard at crown court, he said.
The court heard the charge of harassment included allegedly recording Ms Pintili before the defendant "placed it on TikTok".
It was also heard Popescu "sat outside her address" and "followed her to places".
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No application was made for the defendant to be granted bail.
He was remanded in custody and the next hearing will take place on 4 January at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.