Restraining order bans son from contacting his mum

A son has been banned from contacting his mother after gatecrashing her Shropshire wedding despite being asked to stay away.

Neil Davies, 22, of High Street, Market Drayton, was yesterday given a restraining order by Market Drayton magistrates.

Shirley Ann Moore and husband Brian, of Oakfield Road, Market Drayton, today welcomed the outcome but said Davies had spoiled what should have been the happiest day of their lives.

Mrs Moore, 45, said: "We banned Neil from our wedding due to a family dispute.

"But he still tried to ruin the day and was abusing me.

"A member of the public phoned the police and I ended up giving a statement in my wedding dress."

She said that on June 5 about 40 guests were at the couple's wedding reception at the Stafford Court Hotel in Market Drayton, when Davies began loitering outside during the evening.

Mr Moore, 56, said: "He spoiled the day for me and I'd invited family from Essex.

"Being in a police car giving a statement was not how I wanted to spend my wedding night."

Davies had been due to stand trial yesterday after denying two charges of battery and one of using words or behaviour to cause fear of unlawful violence.

But he instead accepted a restraining order and the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence against him.

Mother-of-five Mrs Moore added she was "pleased" with the outcome and had not had the strength to give evidence against her son in court because "he's one of my own".

In court Kevin Jones, prosecuting, said: "During the course of the evening there was an argument that started, which led to this prosecution today.

"The family have made it clear there is no future in the relationship between them and Neil."

Martyn Rogerson, for Davies, said: "He does not admit and has never admitted the allegations against him, but he accepts the restraining order."

Magistrates told Davies it would be a "serious offence" if he breaches the two-year order.

The order prevents Davies from using words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress to his mother, step-father and sister Jenna Evans.