A MAN who repeatedly contacted his ex-partner, despite being told their relationship was over, has been sentenced for stalking.

John McMichael, 36, pleaded guilty before Haverfordwest magistrates to stalking his ex-partner over a six-month period.

Crown Prosecutor Nia James told the court that McMichael’s relationship with his ex ended in February due to violent behaviour and substance abuse issues.

Despite being told not to contact her, McMichael sent handwritten letters to her from prison between May and November. In a victim impact statement, the woman said: “Knowing that he is out is really frightening me… I just want him to leave me alone.”

McMichael’s solicitor, Jess Hill, argued the letters were not threatening but admitted his actions caused distress.

Magistrates sentenced McMichael to a 24-month Community Order with 30 rehabilitation activity days and 150 hours of unpaid work. He must also pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs. A two-year restraining order was imposed, prohibiting him from any direct or indirect contact with his ex-partner.

A FORMER chef who resorted to stealing food and alcohol after losing his job has been sentenced.

Ashley Mardon, of The Inbetween Guest House, Pembroke Dock, admitted to five counts of theft from September to December.

Mardon, a father of five, stole items including alcohol, food, and groceries from stores in Haverfordwest, Pembroke, and Pembroke Dock, with the total value reaching £88.02. His solicitor, Mike Kelleher, said Mardon’s offences were driven by unemployment, homelessness, and alcohol problems.

Magistrates sentenced Mardon to a 24-month Community Order, including 20 rehabilitation activity days, 200 hours of unpaid work, and a 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement. He must also pay £85 court costs, a £114 surcharge, and compensation for the stolen items.

A TENBY man who assaulted his partner, biting her neck and breast, has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Alexander Osborn, 24, of Heywood Court, Tenby, pleaded guilty to assaulting Morgan Berry and causing criminal damage to her clothing during the incident.

Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates that a neighbour heard Berry pleading to be allowed to go home. Police arrived to find her with bruising, scratches, and bite marks.

Defence solicitor Michael Kelleher claimed both parties had been drinking, and Osborn tried to stop Berry leaving the house in an inappropriate state.

Osborn was sentenced to 12 months in custody, suspended for 24 months. He must complete 40 rehabilitation activity days, an alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement, and a mental health treatment programme.