Crime
No jail for Pembrokeshire man with child images
A PEMBROKESHIRE man who was found with hundreds of indecent images of children on his phone has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Swansea Crown Court heard that police arrested Lawrence Lambert, 26, of Llandissilio, following an investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police’s online child abuse unit.
Officers searched his home on August 17, 2022, seizing his iPhone 13 Pro Max. A preliminary examination at the scene uncovered a URL in the phone’s notes app that linked to a website storing illegal images.
Further analysis revealed Lambert had 250 Category A images—the most serious level of abuse—comprising 207 videos and 43 photographs. In addition, officers found 115 Category B and 134 Category C images. The site was accessed using an account registered with an email and phone number linked to Lambert, and traced to his home IP address.
In his first police interview, Lambert answered “no comment” to most questions but insisted the pornography he watched was “18 plus.”
He initially denied three charges of making indecent images of children and was due to stand trial on February 19. However, he changed his plea on the morning of the trial, admitting to all charges.
Defence solicitor Jon Tarrant said Lambert had no previous convictions but struggled to accept responsibility for his offending. He described him as “isolated” and said the case had had a “considerable impact” on him.
Sentencing, Judge Catherine Richards told Lambert: “These are not just indecent images of children. These are images of children being sexually abused. By your actions, you supported that vile trade.”
Lambert was sentenced to 13 months in prison, suspended for 18 months. He must complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 25 rehabilitation days.
He will remain on the sex offenders register for 10 years and is subject to a five-year sexual harm prevention order.
Crime
Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH
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
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.
Crime
Bomb hoax allegation lands Carmarthenshire man before court
A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has appeared before magistrates accused of making a bomb hoax and assaulting police officers.
Anthony Mold, 38, of Sandy Road, Llanelli, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).
Mold is charged with communicating false information by alleging that a bomb or other explosive substance was present at Dafen Police Station.
The allegation relates to an incident on May 6 this year.
The defendant also faces charges of assaulting two police officers, damaging a police vehicle, and breaching a Community Protection Notice.
Court records show the damage charge relates to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle.
Mold entered guilty pleas to the offences before the court.
District Judge M Layton remanded him in custody for the preparation of reports ahead of sentencing.
The case was adjourned until Thursday, July 2, when Mold is due to be sentenced at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.
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