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.

Seventeen deaths, drugs crisis and violence still unresolved at Bridgend jail

PLANS to expand HMP Parc must be put on hold immediately, MPs have warned, amid ongoing concerns about deaths, drugs, violence and the safety of inmates and staff.

A new report from the Welsh Affairs Committee says the proposed expansion of the Bridgend prison would be a dangerous distraction, risking progress made after a series of serious failings.

The intervention follows mounting scrutiny of the prison, where seventeen men died in 2024, prompting widespread concern over conditions inside the facility.

Serious concerns remain

Despite some signs of improvement, MPs say HMP Parc continues to face deep-rooted problems, including high levels of violence, self-harm and drug misuse.

Inspectors previously found prisoners were spending up to 21 hours a day locked in their cells, while mental health and substance misuse services were described as under-resourced.

Although recent inspections noted some progress—particularly in disrupting drug supply—MPs concluded that insufficient improvement has been made in key areas, including prisoner safety and rehabilitation.

Expansion plans under fire

The Ministry of Justice wants to add 345 extra inmates and around 160 staff to the prison as part of a wider UK strategy to increase capacity.

But the committee said HMP Parc is not currently suitable for expansion, warning it could undermine fragile improvements and place further strain on an already pressured system.

MPs acknowledged the need for more prison places but stressed that Parc should not be expanded until safety issues are fully addressed.

Drugs and overcrowding highlighted

The report raises ongoing concerns about the availability of drugs inside the prison, describing the problem as “alarming”.

Recent figures show around 40% of inmates are held in crowded conditions, while drug use remains widespread despite efforts to clamp down on supply.

Campaigners say too many vulnerable prisoners are being held in poor conditions, increasing the risk of violence, despair and self-harm.

Herald investigation focus

The findings echo concerns previously raised by this newspaper following a series of deaths at the prison.

The Herald has reported extensively on the growing crisis at Parc, including the impact of powerful synthetic drugs, the use of drones to smuggle contraband, and ongoing concerns about prisoner safety and welfare.

MPs’ conclusions now reinforce those concerns, warning that while progress has been made, serious risks remain inside the prison.

Calls for urgent rethink

The committee has now formally called on the UK Government to pause the expansion plans and reconsider whether they can be delivered safely.

Responding to the report, the Ministry of Justice said it was taking “decisive action” to address pressures in the prison system, including plans to create 14,000 additional prison places across England and Wales.

HMP Parc said recent inspection findings showed progress in tackling drug supply, which it said was helping to reduce violence and self-harm.

Background

HMP Parc is a category B prison in Bridgend, operated by G4S, and houses around 1,700 to 1,800 inmates.

It has been under intense scrutiny since 2024 following a series of deaths linked to drugs, suicide and natural causes, alongside ongoing concerns about safety and conditions.