News
Youth rescued after 40-metre jump off bridge at Neyland Marina
A MULTI–agency rescue operation unfolded on Monday night (Jun 10) at Neyland Marina after a youth jumped approximately 40 metres from a bridge into the water below.
The incident occurred at 7.00pm, according to local witnesses.
Emergency services, including crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) stations in Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, and Carmarthen, were swiftly dispatched to the scene.
According to a spokesperson for MAWWFRS, members of the public were instrumental in rescuing the youth before the arrival of the emergency crews.
Upon reaching the scene, MAWWFRS personnel administered First Aid to the casualty.
The response to the incident required coordination across multiple agencies.
Dyfed-Powys Police, the Coastguard, and the Ambulance Service were all in attendance, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient response.
The youth was subsequently transported to the hospital by road ambulance.
The MAWWFRS crews concluded their operation and left the scene at 8.02pm, it was confirmed.
The police said: “We were called to concerns for an individual on the bridge in Neyland on Monday evening. The individual entered the water and was assisted from the water by members of the public and taken to hospital by ambulance.”
Angle RNLI said: “We were requested to launch at 7:09pm last night following a call from the Coastguard reporting a person on the wrong side of the handrails on the bridge over Westfield Pill, Neyland.
“As the crew were mustering, a further update was received that the person had now jumped off the 40 meter bridge, and was in the water. The lifeboat launched and made best speed towards Neyland, with the crew preparing the Y boat and casualty care equipment whilst en route.
“As the lifeboat was approaching Neyland, the Coastguard informed the crew that the casualty had been recovered from the water by members of the public and was now in the care of the Ambulance Service, Fire Service and Police officers.
“Dale, St Govan’s and Tenby Coastguard Rescue Teams were also tasked to assist.”
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “At 7.11pm on Monday, June 10th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen Fire Stations were called to an incident at Neyland Marina.
“Crews responded to the scene following a youth jumping approximately 40 metres from a bridge into water.
“The casualty was rescued by members of the public prior to the arrival of crews, once at the scene, crews administered First Aid to the casualty.
“This incident required a multi-agency response, with Dyfed-Powys Police, the Coastguard and the Ambulance Service also in attendance.
“The casualty was conveyed to hospital by road ambulance.
“MAWWFRS crews left the scene at 8.02pm.”
Crime
Dock woman given mental health treatment order after supermarket thefts
A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has been placed on a mental health treatment requirement after repeatedly stealing meat, cheese and other grocery items from local supermarkets.
Lisa Stewart, 45, admitted three theft offences when she appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.
The first offence took place on March 11, when Stewart stole Vanish, Lenor and three packs of Persil capsules from Home Bargains in Pembroke Dock, with a total value of £58.41.
The following month, she stole four small beef joints, four steaks and three blocks of cheese from Asda in Pembroke Dock, worth £55.68.
Seven days later, she stole four legs of lamb from Farmfoods in Pembroke Dock, valued at £99.96.
Stewart, of Truscott House, London Road, Pembroke Dock, also pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to police bail on or around May 26.
She was represented in court by solicitor Alaw Harries, who told magistrates the thefts involved items of relatively low value and were not the result of “sophisticated offending”.
“The defendant has had an exceptionally difficult time, as last year she lost her partner to cancer and has struggled profoundly to process that grief,” said Ms Harries.
“Instead, she has attempted to cope by taking more of her prescribed medication than she should. And this is what has led her to be here today.”
Ms Harries said Stewart is now motivated to address her issues.
Magistrates sentenced Stewart to an 18-month community order. She must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, a 12-month mental health treatment requirement and a 12-month drug rehabilitation requirement.
The order will include monthly reviews in court.
Stewart must also pay £214.05 compensation to the supermarkets, together with a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Grandmother banned after cocaine drug-drive offence
A GRANDMOTHER has been banned from the roads after being caught behind the wheel with 800 mcg of a cocaine metabolite in her system.
Eleri Phillips, 57, was stopped by police in the early hours of December 18 as she drove her Audi Q5 along Derwent Avenue, Steynton.
A roadside drugs swipe proved positive, and further blood tests carried out at the police station showed she had 45 mcg of cocaine in her system and 800 mcg of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite.
The legal limits are 10 mcg and 50 mcg respectively.
Phillips, of Brook Close, Steynton, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to two drug-driving charges when she appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates. She was legally represented by solicitor Michael Kelleher.
“She is absolutely ashamed of what has happened,” Mr Kelleher told the court.
“She had been out with friends that evening and someone offered her cocaine. Very foolishly, she took it.
“As a result, she is now going to be disqualified from driving, which is going to cause problems not only for her but for her family, as she regularly helps look after her grandchildren with general pick-ups from school.”
Phillips was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £120. She must also pay £85 court costs and a £48 surcharge.
Crime
Milford Haven builder banned for second drug-driving offence
Court hears cannabis reading was five times the legal limit
A SELF-EMPLOYED builder has been banned from the road after committing his second drug-driving offence in ten years.
Robert Duncan, 44, was stopped by police at around 6:00pm on January 31 as he drove a Ford Focus along Steynton Road, Milford Haven.
Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard this week that officers had been observing the vehicle before requesting it to stop.
Duncan provided a positive roadside drugs wipe, and later blood tests showed he had 10mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.
Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told magistrates that this was Duncan’s second drug-driving offence within ten years.
Duncan, of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to drug-driving.
He was represented by solicitor Michael Kelleher, who said Duncan had believed the drug would have left his system by the time he got behind the wheel.
“He believed the drug would have been out of his system when he was driving, but it can take a considerable length of time to go,” said Mr Kelleher.
“In fact, this is the drug that takes the longest amount of time.”
Mr Kelleher said Duncan worked as a self-employed builder, but was currently unable to work large amounts of time because of family commitments.
Magistrates disqualified Duncan from driving for three years. He was also fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £32 surcharge.
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