Crime

Man denies causing unnecessary suffering to dogs in Dock property

Published

2 years ago

October 15, 2024

A COURT has heard how four dogs were left at a property in Pembroke Dock without food and water and suffering from what the RSPCA believed were significant skin conditions.

The dogs, which included a male chow, a female bull type dog and a lurcher, were discovered by RSPCA inspectors in January of this year.

“A number of dogs were being kept at a property in Wayville Crescent, Pembroke Dock, and on January 23, the dog warden was contacted because it was believed they had been left unattended,” said Kevin Withey, prosecuting on behalf of the RSPCA.

“They went inside the premises, which were unlocked, and found the property to be in a dreadful condition, as were the dogs themselves. The environment they were in was entirely unacceptable.”

Kane Watson has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to the animals, failing to supply fresh water to the animals, resulting in their dehydration; failing to address their weight loss; failing to ensure they received veterinary care as a result of their skin conditions and failing to provide a suitable environment and adequate care and supervision. He denies all charges. The offences are alleged to have been committed between December 2023 and January 2024.

His solicitor, Mr Michael Kelleher, stated that when the dogs were found, Watson was paying his former partner to care for them.

“He says the dogs were jointly owned and he paid her for looking after them,” he said.

The case was adjourned until November 27 when Watson’s trial will take place at Haverfordwest magistrates court.

Meanwhile the RSCPA has confirmed that after receiving adequate veterinary treatment, all four dogs have subsequently found forever homes.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

12 hours 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

12 hours 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.