New mother recovers after attack

Nerys Price's daughter was delivered early because of the trauma

A mother who gave birth hours after being badly beaten by intruders is in a stable condition in hospital.

Nerys Price, 35, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire, was hit twice on the head with a weapon in the attack and her partner Simon Morris was also hurt.

Their daughter Freya was delivered by Caesarean section before the mother underwent surgery for head injuries.

Mr Morris's father David said both mother and baby were now doing well, but it could have been much worse.

"I was with my wife in church and people have been so supportive there - the vicar, everybody, in their prayers.

We have now got a beautiful beautiful granddaughter and we've got Nerys, we've got Simon David Morris

"And I thought we could have been there this morning mourning three people - a little baby, and my son, and my son's partner."

The couple were attacked in their home in Calthorpe Drive, Prestatyn, early on Friday.

Ms Price, who holds a senior position with a building firm, was hit on the head twice with a blunt instrument while Mr Morris, 36, was hit in the back as he tried to protect her.

Doctors at Glan Clwyd Hospital decided to deliver the baby, fearing for her health after the trauma, but she is said to be progressing well.

Ms Price was later transferred to Walton Hospital in Liverpool for an operation for her head injuries, and was then reunited with her new daughter at Glan Clwyd.

Investigations continue after Nerys Evans and her partner were attacked at their home.

Mr Morris confirmed they were both progressing well.

"Nerys and the baby are well. Nerys returned back from Walton having had a successful operation there as well," he said.

"Simon I know is still upset. It was a big ordeal for him, looking forward really to a natural birth.

"But in the end it doesn't matter. We have now got a beautiful beautiful granddaughter and we've got Nerys, we've got Simon."

The burglars fled empty-handed and officers said the motive for the attack was unclear, although Mr Morris has said he believed his son's car may have been the target.

Police patrols have been stepped up near where the incident happened.

North Wales Police said in a statement: "The full circumstances of this serious incident are being investigated by a dedicated team of detectives."

No description has so far been issued of the attackers, and police are appealing for information.

Anyone with information can contact police on 0845 6071002 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.