Crime

Governors defend leadership at Milford Haven School after stabbing incident

Published

3 months ago

February 14, 2026

GOVERNORS at Milford Haven Comprehensive School have issued a public statement responding to concerns about leadership and staffing following last week’s serious on-site incident.

The Governing Body said staff have shown “remarkable professionalism, resilience and care for our pupils” during what it described as a very challenging period.

Governors added they have maintained a daily presence in school and praised the teamwork shown by staff across all departments.

They confirmed the headteacher remains absent due to injury, with the deputy head leading the school day-to-day.

The Senior Leadership Team was described as “proactive and effective”, ensuring the school continues to run smoothly and with clear direction.

Addressing one of the key local questions, governors said a new Business Manager had already been appointed.

They stated the new postholder was in place for a full week before the previous manager left, allowing for a proper handover.

Meanwhile Pembrokeshire County Council says additional welfare support is now in place, including the Education Psychology team on site, counselling provision and an increased presence from the School Police Liaison Officer.

The authority also confirmed the Director of Education remains in daily contact with school leaders.

The statement follows last week’s incident in which a 15-year-old pupil was charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article. The case has been sent to Swansea Crown Court.

Governors say a meeting for parents will be held after half term to discuss the school’s response to Estyn recommendations and plans moving forward.

They added they remain “fully committed to working with openness, respect and a shared determination to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.”

Crime

Man used vulnerable victim’s bank card at Milford Haven Tesco

Published

7 hours ago

May 16, 2026

Court Reporter

A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been given a suspended prison sentence after using a vulnerable man’s bank card at Tesco Extra in Milford Haven.

Mark Anthony Hambrook, of Keeston, admitted fraud by false representation when he appeared before magistrates.

The court heard that Hambrook dishonestly used the card on April 29, 2025, spending £220.

Magistrates said the offence crossed the custody threshold because it involved a breach of trust, a vulnerable victim, and was committed while Hambrook was on post-sentence supervision.

He was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.

Hambrook was also ordered to pay £220 compensation, together with a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

Crime

Cilgerran man denies breaching court ban on keeping animals

Published

8 hours ago

May 16, 2026

Court Reporter

39-year-old accused of keeping a dog despite court-imposed disqualification order dating back to 2019

A CILGERRAN man has denied breaching a court-imposed ban on keeping animals.

Max Huntley, 39, of Castell Corwg, Cilgerran, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 14) for a further case management hearing.

He is accused of breaching a disqualification order imposed under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

The court register states that Huntley was disqualified following conviction and sentence at Swansea Crown Court on March 14, 2019, for an offence under section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act.

The allegation now before the court is that, on or about August 10, 2025, at Castell Corwg, Cilgerran, he breached that disqualification by having custody of a dog.

Huntley has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The case was adjourned to allow the prosecution to confirm details relating to the defendant and how a solicitor could contact him.

He was remanded on unconditional bail and must attend the next hearing at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 27, at 10:00am.

The hearing is listed for further case management and is expected to last around 20 minutes.