Overview

• Anthony John Felton, 54, attacked deputy head Richard Pyke, 51, with an 18-inch spanner on March 5, 2025, at St Joseph’s Catholic School in Aberavon, South Wales.
• The assault stemmed from Felton's discovery that he fathered a child with a colleague and his belief that Pyke was in a relationship with her.
• Captured on CCTV, the attack was described by the judge as an 'ambush' driven by 'overwhelming sexual jealousy.'
• Felton pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, along with a restraining order.
• The incident has left Pyke recovering from minor injuries and caused significant disruption to the school community.