Crime

Woman who called for help spared jail over blade offence

Published

4 weeks ago

April 15, 2026

Court hears Haverfordwest defendant was in severe mental distress and carrying razors to harm herself

A HAVERFORDWEST woman who contacted emergency services while in severe mental distress has been sentenced after admitting possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Danni Sandow, 22, of Three Meadows, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week following an incident on March 28.

Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told the court that police were contacted by Withybush Hospital after Sandow told the Crisis team she was intending to go to the railway line.

“Extensive searches were carried out, but police then received a call from the woman saying she was on the road bridge at Clay Lane in Haverfordwest, and was carrying razor blades,” she said.

“The woman is known to carry multiple blades in her purse. Multiple attempts were made by the officers to convince the woman to return to the hospital but she failed to agree and was subsequently arrested.”

Sandow pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Her solicitor, Tom Lloyd, told magistrates that the blades were being carried solely for the purpose of self-harm and not to threaten anyone else.

“This is a woman who had those blades on her with the sole purpose of causing harm to herself,” he said.

“She called the police because she needed their support and when she refused to return to the hospital, she was arrested.

“On previous occasions, the officers didn’t pursue the matter, but on March 28 the defendant was particularly unwell.

“This is a troubled young woman who found herself in a very bad psychological frame of mind. She contacted the police so that they could assist her and wasn’t inflicting harm on anyone else.”

Mr Lloyd added that Sandow has recently received a significant mental health diagnosis and is now receiving medical and psychological support.

Magistrates sentenced her to a 24-month community order to allow her treatment to continue. She was also ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 in costs.

Crime

Milford Haven disturbance sees two women arrested

Published

11 hours ago

May 10, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TWO WOMEN were arrested following a disturbance at the Mount Estate in Milford Haven on Saturday night (May 9).

The Herald understands the arrests followed an altercation involving four people.

Video circulating on social media shows two women lying face down on the ground outside while handcuffed and restrained by police officers.

In the footage, officers can be heard telling one woman that she is being arrested on suspicion of assaulting police.

Both women were then taken away, each flanked by officers.

Other women can be seen speaking to those detained while they remain on the ground.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for further details, including confirmation of the number of arrests, the nature of the incident, and whether anyone was injured.

Crime

Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock

Published

1 day ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ELIZABETH COURT SCENE STOOD DOWN AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A FOUR-HOUR police standoff in Pembroke Dock has ended with a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident at Elizabeth Court has now been stood down and the scene released.

The man has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.

Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: “I want to thank local residents for their patience while we dealt with this incident. I understand that such a large police presence in a residential street is concerning to see, and I’m grateful to everyone who co-operated with our officers at the scene.

“I’d like to offer my reassurance that our units responded to an isolated domestic incident, and there was no further threat posed to the wider community. The scene has now been released, and we will investigate the full circumstances of this morning’s incident.”

Officers were called to the address this morning (Saturday, May 9), with a large police presence remaining in the area for several hours.

Eyewitnesses told The Herald that police were asking a man upstairs to come down, with tasers drawn during the incident.

Police dogs, specialist officers and what appeared to be a negotiator were also seen at the scene.

The incident lasted from around 11:00am until about 3:10pm.

Crime

Teen denies attempted murder of Milford Haven teacher

Published

2 days ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TEENAGER REMANDED AHEAD OF JULY TRIAL

A 15-YEAR-old boy has denied attempting to murder a teacher during a stabbing incident at Milford Haven School.

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (May 8).

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding with a knife.

The charges relate to an incident at Milford Haven School on Thursday, February 5, when emergency services were called after reports that a teacher had been assaulted by a pupil carrying a weapon.

The school was placed into lockdown and pupils were later safely evacuated.

The injured teacher was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but was discharged later the same day.

Police said at the time that specialist officers were supporting the victim and the wider school community.

The teenager was remanded in custody following Friday’s hearing.

A trial is due to begin on July 6.