Crime

Man charged with attempted murder after officers injured in police station attack

Published

1 year ago

February 2, 2025

JUST before 7:00pm on Friday (Jan 31), a man attacked police vehicles outside Talbot Green Police Station before being confronted by officers. During the violent struggle, three officers were injured. Two were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

The suspect, 27-year-old Alexander Stephen Dighton from Llantrisant, has been charged with seven offences and is due to appear at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Feb 3) at 10:00am. His charges include:

Attempted murder
Assault of an emergency worker
Assault
Arson
Criminal damage
Possession of an offensive weapon
Possession of a knife/bladed article

Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said: “I wish to thank the local community and the wider public for their support and concern for the officers involved. Our officers showed great bravery and quick thinking during the altercation. Despite being understandably shaken, I am very glad to report that none of the officers involved sustained any major injuries.”

Large police presence at the scene

Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence in Talbot Green on Friday night. A staff member at La Luna restaurant, who asked not to be named, said they were told to stay inside as around 20 police vehicles arrived at the scene.

Videos shared online showed police cars lining the street, with blue lights illuminating the area. Dawn Latcham, who was in Talbot Green with her granddaughter, described seeing multiple police vehicles rushing past. “The police were keeping everyone at bay, but the whole of Talbot Green was lit up with blue lights,” she said.

Mohamad Osama, who works at local takeaway The Filling Station, said police arrived around 6:45pm and soon closed the road. “There are three vans outside now and a couple of police officers talking together,” he said. “The road is closed and they are not allowing anyone through.”

Public reassured following attack

Local MP Alex Davies-Jones, a minister in the Ministry of Justice, expressed her concern for the injured officers and their families. “I am reassured that the police are doing everything they can and continue to work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe,” she said, urging people to avoid the area.

Local councillor Sarah Jane Davies acknowledged the public’s concern. “I understand this situation is causing anxiety, and I am seeking updates,” she said, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant.

Police confirmed that Talbot Road was closed in both directions following the attack. Coach company Stagecoach Wales announced it was unable to serve Talbot Green due to the ongoing police incident.

Chief Superintendent Jones confirmed that the investigation is in its early stages. “Currently, the motive for this attack is unclear,” he said. “We are working to understand the full circumstances, but at this stage, it appears to be a targeted attack on the police.”

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

7 minutes 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

31 minutes 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.