Crime

Professional fighter avoids jail following assault in pub car park

Published

2 years ago

October 14, 2024

IN a sentencing at Swansea Crown Court on Monday (Oct 14), David John Round, a 38-year-old man from Camuset Close, Hakin, received a suspended prison sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH). Following a three-day trial last month, where a jury found Round guilty, he was today handed an 18-month suspended sentence, extended by three months due to his prior convictions.

The court imposed a 21-month sentence, suspended for 24 months, and ordered a series of measures aimed at rehabilitation and ensuring public safety. These include a 120-day alcohol abstinence requirement enforced through an electronic tag, a five-year restraining order, and a probation order with mandatory participation in a rehabilitation programme. Additionally, Round was ordered to pay £3,000 in compensation to his victim, Vicky Bambrough-Harteveld.

The assault took place in the early hours of 2 July 2022, in the car park of The Three Crowns pub. The court heard how Round, a professional fighter, attacked Ms. Bambrough-Harteveld following a verbal altercation. Witnesses described the attack as brutal, with Round knocking the woman to the ground and delivering multiple punches.

Despite denying the charges and asserting that he “wouldn’t hit a woman,” Round was found guilty of ABH. The jury, however, cleared him of the more serious charge of racially aggravated assault, after deliberating for over five hours.

Prosecutor Georgia Donohue highlighted Round’s intoxication on the night of the assault, noting his admission of having consumed substantial amounts of alcohol. She described him as “much drunker than anyone else” involved in the incident, which was supported by CCTV evidence.

In defence, David Leathley questioned the severity of the injuries sustained by Ms. Bambrough-Harteveld, suggesting that injuries inflicted by a professional fighter would have been more severe. The victim responded sharply, noting that Round “loses most of his fights,” implying the injuries were consistent with his capabilities.

The sentencing, passed by Judge Rees, reflects the court’s consideration of Round’s previous convictions and the need for a structured intervention to prevent future offences. Round’s history includes convictions for wounding and assault dating back to 2009 and a battery charge in 2013.

This case has drawn attention due to the nature of the assault and the subsequent legal proceedings, underscoring the ongoing issues surrounding violence and public safety in the community.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

1 day ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

1 day ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.