Woman pleaded for ambulance after being stabbed repeatedly by ex, court hears

Need to knowJames McKenna denies the attempted murder of Joanne Sidaway18:45, 21 Jul 2026James McKenna denies attempted murder(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)A woman pleaded for an ambulance after being repeatedly stabbed by her ex-partner in a park in Carmarthen, a court has heard. On day two of the trial in which James McKenna stands accused of attempting to murder Joanne Sidaway, the jury heard the chaotic moments following the incident in Carmarthen Park on January 29. Here are all the key moments from Swansea Crown Court today:The defendant and vicitm were former partners who separated n November last year, and Miss Sidaway lived on the edge of Carmarthen Park where she regularly walked her dog. McKenna, 57, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a knife in a p