A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.

Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.

In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.

Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.

He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order just three weeks after being sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.

However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.

Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.

He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

A MAN brandished a chainsaw outside a Pembrokeshire shopfront after grabbing a child and their scooter.

Rhydian Morse, of Precelly View, Grondre, Clynderwen, was seen behaving aggressively at the Premier store in Clynderwen on December 3.

Witnesses described him as rude and increasingly erratic before he grabbed a child’s scooter and pulled their hood over their head.

He then removed a chainsaw from his car boot, started it, and waved it around before leaving.

Morse pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, criminal damage, possessing an offensive weapon, and assault.

Judge Layton ordered a psychiatric assessment ahead of sentencing on February 25.

Morse was granted conditional bail, restricted to his home address, and banned from the Premier store.