Crime

Man handed suspended sentence for series of domestic assaults in Crymych

Published

3 months ago

December 1, 2025

A DINAS CROSS man has been handed an 18-week suspended prison sentence after admitting a series of domestic assaults and criminal damage in Crymych.

Multiple offending over two days
William Lewis aged 40, of Parc Brynach, Dinas Cross, appeared for sentence at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Nov 26). The court dealt with three separate assault charges and one count of criminal damage, all committed between 30 and 31 October 2025 at Maes Hafren, Crymych.

Lewis pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing on 3 November.

The assaults involved two victims, a female, and a second protected complainant who cannot be identified for legal reasons under a Section 45 reporting restriction.

The court heard that Lewis assaulted Ms Simmons twice — first on 30 October and again on 31 October — during incidents that took place inside the property. He also caused damage to the back door of the address, which belonged to housing association Barcud. The value of the damage was not known.

Sentence explained by magistrates
Magistrates said the offences were so serious that “only a custodial sentence can be justified,” citing Lewis’s previous convictions, the domestic setting and the impact statements provided.

He was sentenced to a total custodial term of 18 weeks, suspended for 24 months. An additional concurrent 8-week term was imposed for the criminal damage matter, also suspended.

During the two-year suspension period, Lewis must:

Complete 150 hours of unpaid work within 12 months
Undertake a 9-month alcohol treatment programme, attending weekly sessions as directed by probation
Attend 26 programme days
Complete up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity

He must also pay £50 compensation for the damage to the door and £200 compensation to Ms Simmons. A victim surcharge of £154 and £85 prosecution costs were ordered, with deductions to be taken from his benefits.

Restraining order until 2027
A restraining order was imposed prohibiting Lewis from contacting the woman except for childcare arrangements made through a third party. He is also banned from entering or approaching within 100 metres of her home.

Lewis is further prohibited from posting, entering or sharing any online content that refers to Ms Simmons directly or by implication. The order runs until 25 November 2027.

A separate youth reporting restriction relating to another complainant remains in place.

Crime

Teen given community order after assaulting police officer at hospital

Published

7 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Court Reporter

A TEENAGER from Neyland has been given a community order after admitting assaulting a police officer at Withybush Hospital.

Luke Davies, aged 18, of Springfield Avenue, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for sentencing.

The court heard that on July 9, 2025, at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, Davies assaulted PC Elliot Jamie Williams while the officer was acting in the execution of his duty. The offence is contrary to section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996.

Davies had previously pleaded guilty to the charge on January 6, 2026.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until August 15, 2027. The order includes participation in drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment programmes for six months, both to be carried out as directed by probation, along with regular court reviews.

He must also complete up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity requirements.

Davies was ordered to pay £200 compensation and £85 prosecution costs.

The case will return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for review on March 16 at 10:00am.

Crime

Man sent to Crown Court over strangulation and assault allegations in Pembroke Dock

Published

8 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Court Reporter

A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to the Crown Court to face multiple charges including intentional strangulation following an alleged incident in Pembroke Dock.

Fazlur Rahman, aged 46, of Lewis Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16).

The court heard he faces three allegations arising from an incident on February 13, 2026, at an address in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock.

The charges include intentional strangulation of a female, assault by beating, and racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, relating to words allegedly directed towards a police officer.

No pleas were entered at this stage.

Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Rahman was granted conditional bail. His bail conditions include not contacting the complainant directly or indirectly and not entering Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock. The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent further offending, avoid interference with witnesses and ensure his attendance at court.

The next hearing, a plea and trial preparation hearing, is listed at Swansea Crown Court on March 20 at 9:00am.

Crime

Man remanded in custody over Tenby grievous bodily harm allegation

Published

8 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm following an alleged incident in Tenby.

Lewis Thompson-Gill, aged 35, of Worcester Road, Little Witley, Worcestershire, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for a mention hearing.

The court heard he is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on a woman on or about December 28, 2025, in Tenby. The allegation is contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

No plea was entered.

Magistrates remanded Thompson-Gill in custody. The court was told bail was refused due to concerns he was likely to offend, could cause injury or fear of injury to an associated person, and might interfere with witnesses or obstruct the course of justice. Previous record and character were also cited.

The matter was adjourned for a further mention hearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 23 at 10:00am, which is expected to take place via live video link.

A custody time limit has been set to expire on April 13, 2026. A trial is provisionally listed for March 2 at 2:00pm, with an estimated duration of two hours and 30 minutes.