Crime

On-duty paramedic racially abused at Withybush General Hospital

Published

1 month ago

January 14, 2026

Patient spat near ambulance crew member and used a racial slur while being treated, court hears

A SERVING paramedic at Withybush Hospital was subjected to racist abuse after being told to “f*** off” by a patient he was attempting to treat, a court has heard.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court was told the paramedic attended to Christian Teeley, 22, on June 15, 2025, after the defendant was brought to Withybush General Hospital by ambulance.

Crown Prosecutor Charlotte Thomas said the abuse began as the paramedic reached the ambulance.

“He was told by the defendant to f*** off,” she said. “The defendant then continued calling him a f****** b******, and began spitting at the floor, with the spit landing a few inches away from the paramedic.”

The court heard the comments then became racist.

“He called him a ‘wog’, which was taken as a racial slur,” Ms Thomas told magistrates.

The prosecutor said Teeley has eight previous convictions, including a similar racially aggravated matter in 2021.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the paramedic described the lasting impact of the incident.

“I feel that being spat at is far worse than being punched,” he said.

“He was targeting me for no reason, and this incident has had a great impact on me. His actions have taken away from being able to help other members of the public.”

Teeley, of Cherry Tree Close, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.

He was represented by solicitor Alaw Harries, who told the court there had been no physical contact during the incident.

“He recognises his actions were reckless and entirely inappropriate, and he wants to apologise for his behaviour,” she said.

Ms Harries said Teeley was still wearing a neck brace at the time after suffering a brain injury in a road traffic accident and could not remember much of what happened.

“But he doesn’t want to use that as an excuse,” she said. “He’s ashamed about his behaviour, as he didn’t even know what the word ‘wog’ meant.”

Magistrates sentenced Teeley to an 18-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and an alcohol abstinence tag for 120 days.

He was also fined £60 and ordered to pay £150 compensation to the paramedic, £85 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

Crime

Man who threw corrosive liquid at guest and fled abroad jailed

Published

15 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Court Reporter

A BUSINESSMAN who threw a corrosive liquid into a guest’s face during a row at a spiritual retreat before fleeing the country has been jailed for 18 months.

Dean Mayze, aged 38, from Abercrave in Powys, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm following the attack at his Hafan-y-Coed retreat in December 2022.

Swansea Crown Court heard the assault happened after an argument with guest Keifer Price, who had complained about the condition of his accommodation, including a lack of heating and washing facilities.

During the confrontation, Mayze produced a blue container and threw its contents upwards into the victim’s face.

The liquid — described as smelling like ammonia — entered Mr Price’s eyes, nose and mouth, leaving him in severe pain and struggling to breathe.

Medical evidence confirmed injuries consistent with a chemical burn to both eyes. He suffered abrasions, a corneal defect and the loss of the outer corneal layer in one eye, requiring significant treatment to prevent permanent sight loss. He has since recovered without lasting injury.

Fled across Europe

Following the attack, Mayze fled the UK, triggering an international search.

The court heard he travelled across several European countries, including Ireland, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece, before eventually being arrested in Romania in 2025.

Despite being on the run, he remained in regular contact with police by text and email, at one point telling officers he would not be returning to Wales.

His partner initially claimed responsibility for the assault and later received a suspended prison sentence after admitting perverting the course of justice.

Previous conviction

The court was told Mayze has a previous conviction for wounding involving a corrosive substance in Kent in 2013.

Defence barrister Andrew Taylor said his client had experienced harsh conditions while detained in Romania, including contracting scabies without treatment, and described him as remorseful.

However, Judge Geraint Walters said it was “pure luck” the victim had not suffered permanent injuries, describing the attack as a “particularly wicked way of inflicting violence”.

Sentence and order

Mayze, who appeared via video link from prison, had previously denied a more serious charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment and made subject to a three-year restraining order.

Crime

Police appeal after man injured in St Davids incident

Published

20 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident in St Davids which left one man injured.

The incident happened in Nun Street at around 11:10am on Tuesday, December 30. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.

Police are now asking anyone with information, dash cam footage, or CCTV that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at:
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Alternatively, email [email protected], send a direct message via social media, or call 101 quoting reference DP20251230094.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Sexual assault allegation to be tried

Published

21 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Accused granted conditional bail

A SEXUAL assault allegation has been listed for trial following a hearing before magistrates.

David Fletcher, 45, of Chestnut Way, Mount Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, appeared before magistrates in Llanelli on Thursday (Feb 12) charged with sexual assault, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The charge alleges that on March 16, 2025, at Johnston, Pembrokeshire, he intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over and that the touching was sexual when she did not consent and he did not reasonably believe that she was consenting.

The matter was adjourned for trial and Fletcher was remanded on conditional bail.

The trial is listed for March 9, 2026 at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court. Bail conditions prohibit him from entering a specified premises in Johnston, from contacting directly or indirectly the complainant or any prosecution witnesses, and from posting any information relating to the investigation on social media. The conditions were imposed to prevent further offending and to prevent interference with witnesses or obstruction of justice.