Team leader breached position of trust at Letterston care home

A PEMBROKESHIRE care worker has been sentenced after admitting assaulting an elderly resident at a residential home in Letterston.

William Gough, aged 42, pleaded guilty to assault by beating when he appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard the incident took place while Gough was working as a carer at Graylyns Residential Home.

Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told magistrates that the altercation began after Gough removed a cup from the resident as a safety precaution.

“The victim threw a Kylie chair pad at the defendant when she became frustrated,” she said.

“But as William Gough walked towards the kitchen, he threw another seat Kylie towards her.”

The court was told that Gough also made “unpleasant comments” about the woman, although these were said in a separate room and not heard by the victim.

Gough, of Three Meadows, Haverfordwest, was represented by Alexandra Wilson KC, who said her client had no previous convictions and that the resident had not suffered any physical injury.

However, she acknowledged that Gough’s position on the day was an aggravating factor.

“An aggravating factor was that on the day of the offence, Gough’s role was that of team leader and was working in a position of trust,” she said.

She added that Gough is no longer employed at the care home and insisted the offence was out of character.

Magistrates imposed a 12-month community order. As part of the sentence, Gough must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

He was also ordered to pay £300 prosecution costs and a £114 court surcharge.

Victim says incident has left him anxious and struggling months later

A TEENAGER was left “terrified” and suffering ongoing anxiety after being assaulted by an oil rig worker at Bluestone holiday park near Narberth, a court has heard.

The incident took place on Friday (Dec 27), just two days after Christmas, at a soft play area within the popular Pembrokeshire resort.

Speaking through a victim impact statement read to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, the child said the assault had a lasting impact on his mental health and daily life.

“Since the incident I’ve been feeling down and depressed, and this has been noticed by my school,” he said.

“I’ve become very anxious and I think about what happened daily. It was terrifying. It hurts so much and I’m still struggling with how I’m feeling.”

The court heard that 45-year-old Adam Chubb, of Meyrick Park Crescent, Bournemouth, became angry after accusing the teenager of refusing to play with a younger child.

Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told magistrates the situation escalated quickly.

“The defendant snapped, pushing the teenager to his upper back causing him to fall forward,” she said.

“The defendant then pushed the child backwards yet again into the automatic door.”

CCTV footage of the incident was played in court.

Chubb, who works as an offshore oil rig worker, pleaded guilty to assault by beating.

Defending, Michael Kelleher told the court his client had no previous convictions and accepted his behaviour was unacceptable.

“He had an argument with the 15-year-old, and pushed and shoved him,” he said.

“There was no injury, but of course, this should not have happened.

“He’s concerned that as an adult, he should not have reacted like that to a 15-year-old.

“This was completely out of character and he’s desperate to apologise to the child, but until now he’s been unable to contact him.”

Magistrates ordered Chubb to pay a total of £2,683, including a £1,856 fine, a £742 court surcharge and £85 costs.

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been found guilty of stalking following a trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Mar 30).

Steven Delahunty, aged 54, of Upper Market Street, was convicted of pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of a woman.

The court heard that between January 17 and February 6, 2026, Delahunty repeatedly contacted Dyfed-Powys Police requesting welfare checks on the victim, attended her address on a number of occasions, and sent unwanted messages.

Magistrates were told that his actions caused harassment and distress, and that he knew, or ought to have known, the impact of his behaviour.

Delahunty had previously entered a not guilty plea at a hearing on February 11, but was found guilty following the trial.

The bench, comprising Mrs A Taylor-Jones, Mr D Fawcett and Mr R John, granted conditional bail ahead of sentencing.

As part of his bail conditions, Delahunty must not contact, directly or indirectly, the victim or another prosecution witness, and is prohibited from entering their addresses.

The case was prosecuted by Sian Vaughan, with Delahunty represented by Peter Tarr of DGJ Solicitors.

He is due to be sentenced at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, April 20, at 10:00am.