Key moments from court as man accused of attempted murder denies crime

NewsLatest Wales NewsCourtsJames McKenna denies the attempted murder of Joanne Sidaway21:32, 22 Jul 2026WalesOnline is covering the trial of a man accused of attempting to murder his former partner as she walked her dog in a park. James McKenna is accused of trying to kill Joanne Sidaway in an ambush in Carmarthen Park on January 29 this year. The defendant denies the allegation but has admitted wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article in a public place. Here is everything you need to know about what happened at Swansea Crown Court today:Article continues belowDefendant James McKenna was called to give evidence by defence counsel Caroline Rees KC. McKenna accepts that he assaulted Miss Sidaway, but said his intention was not to kill her. He accepts that his intention was to cau