Crime

Dock woman sentenced for jumping on police officer

Published

6 days ago

June 12, 2024

A COURT has heard how a serving police officer was jumped on by a 50-year-old Dock woman, resulting in what medics believe was concussion.

PC Taran Brace was escorting Karen Rees into a police van following a street altercation in Pembroke Dock on July 27, 2023.

“The defendant was placed in handcuffs and as the officers were trying to put her in the van, she jumped backwards, into the left side of his face,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“As a result, the officer was taken to Withybush suffering from a bad headache. His face was very red and swollen around the eye and doctors believed he’d suffered a concussion.”

Video footage of the altercation was shown to the court, during which Rees sat in the dock with her head bowed.

Rees, of Kavanah Court, Pembroke Dock, pleaded guilty to assaulting PC Brace causing him actual bodily harm. She was legally represented by Tom Lloyd.

“She’d been drinking that day, she went out for a walk but youths in the street started shouting at her,” he said. “That upset her, so she too, started shouting.”

Mr Lloyd said that Rees was unable to remember what happened inside the police van.

“But her head went back and made contact with the police officer,” he said.

Rees was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order, during which she must carry out 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was fined £120 and ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs. She was also ordered to pay £200 compensation to PC Brace.

Crime

Police appeal for information following assault at railway station

Published

2 hours ago

June 18, 2024

Tom Sinclair

OFFICERS in Pembrokeshire are investigating a report of an assault on a woman that happened outside Haverfordwest Railway Station at approximately 8:10pm on Monday (Jun 17).

One man, aged 49, was arrested on suspicion of common assault and remains in police custody.

Did you witness the assault or have any information that could help officers with their investigation? If so, get in touch:

️ | https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline

| [email protected]

| Direct message us on social media

| 101

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Crime

Police confirm arrests following violent disorder in Pembroke Dock

Published

22 hours ago

June 17, 2024

Luke Sinclair

POLICE in Pembrokeshire have made a statement following the incident on Saturday in which a man on a hoodie was seen wielding a samurai sword in Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock whilst others engaged in a punch up.

The police have now confirmed that four people were arrested following events, three men and one woman.

On Monday a spokesperson said: “Dyfed Powys police responded to a report of disorder and an individual with a weapon, on Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock at approx. 4:50pm, Saturday June 15.

“Emergency services were dispatched immediately and arrived at scene shortly after.

Four people were arrested; 3 males aged 51, 47, 46 and one female, 37 and have since been released on bail, pending further police enquiries.

We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.

Superintendent for Pembrokeshire, Craig Templeton of Pembrokeshire said.

“We understand this has caused concern amongst residents in the area.

We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and support during this incident.

You will likely see a greater police presence in the area and our local officers will be available should you have any concerns and wish to speak with someone”.

If you have any information that may assist officers in their investigation, please contact us either online via https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, [email protected]

Direct message us on social media or call 101

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Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Audi driver admits to careless driving, seriously injuring paramedic

Published

2 days ago

June 16, 2024

Court Reporter

AN Audi driver has admitted to careless driving, which resulted in a paramedic sustaining serious injuries.

Charlotte Harding, 38, of Murray Road in Milford Haven, crashed her Audi A3 into paramedic Sean Luby, who was riding his Honda motorbike on the A4076 Steynton Road at approximately 5.10pm on January 29 last year. Mr Luby was subsequently taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in critical condition.

Harding appeared at Swansea Crown Court, where she pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving. She is scheduled to be sentenced on August 9.

Judge Paul Thomas KC indicated that although the offence meets the custody threshold, Harding, who has no prior convictions, is likely to receive a suspended sentence.

Prosecutor Sian Cutter informed the court that Mr Luby had suffered “both grave and life-threatening injuries” in the collision. Ian Bridge, representing Harding, stated that she was “distraught” over the incident.

In the meantime, Harding has been given an interim driving disqualification until the date of her sentencing.

Following the accident, Mr Luby’s colleagues established a JustGiving page to support his family with travel and accommodation costs while he was hospitalised. The initiative received an overwhelming response, raising nearly £6,000 in less than two days, with the total amount eventually reaching £11,145.

The community’s generosity has provided significant support to Mr Luby and his family during this challenging time.