A PEMBROKESHIRE man whose life spiralled out of control due to drug addiction has been sentenced to eight months in prison following a series of offences across the county.

Rowan Clark, aged 24, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court via video link from Swansea Prison on Tuesday (Apr 16), having pleaded guilty to 12 separate offences committed while under the influence of drugs.

The charges included possession of a large knife in a public place, failure to attend a drugs assessment at Dyfed-Powys Police headquarters, interfering with a Blue Honda in Pembroke from which a Pandora bracelet and AirPods were stolen, and causing criminal damage to property belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council, valued at £602.78.

Clark also admitted damaging the door of Greathead and Whitelock Solicitors in Pembroke by kicking it—causing £62 worth of damage—as well as failing to surrender to custody after being granted bail.

He further admitted four separate thefts of alcohol totalling £105.60 and two thefts of groceries worth £55.90.

Clark, who is of no fixed address, was represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who told the court: “Each of these offences is linked to his issues with drug use. He’s also experienced homelessness, which has made things worse and led to more offending.

“When he’s clean, he’s a pleasure to be around. But he has gone on a downward spiral, and things have spiralled completely out of control.”

Mr Lloyd added that since being remanded in custody, Clark had begun to address his drug issues and was “benefitting tremendously” from the prison environment.

“He wants to better himself,” he added.

Magistrates were presented with a comprehensive probation report recommending immediate custody. Clark was sentenced to eight months in prison and ordered to pay £1,019.58 in compensation, £170 in court costs, and a £187 victim surcharge.

A forfeiture and destruction order was also made in relation to the knife.