Crime

Pembrokeshire vape shops back in court tomorrow as closure order case resumes

Published

1 year ago

April 30, 2025

Shops remain shut since emergency notices issued two weeks ago

TWO vape shops in Pembrokeshire which have remained closed since mid-April are due back before magistrates tomorrow (Thursday, May 1) as closure order applications continue.

KR Vapes in Milford Haven and Vape Zone in Haverfordwest were both the subject of emergency closure notices served on April 16 under section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The original hearing took place on April 17, but the matter was adjourned and is now listed to be heard again at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

KR Vapes, based at 63 Charles Street, and Vape Zone, located at 33 High Street in Sovereign House, are both accused of being involved in serious nuisance or disorder, prompting the application for court-ordered closures.

Court records show that the applications were submitted by the same informant, believed to be acting on behalf of the local authority or police.

Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, magistrates can issue a closure order if satisfied that the premises are linked to ongoing public nuisance, criminality, or disorder. If granted, the orders can last for up to three months, and be extended to six.

Both businesses have remained closed since the day before the initial hearing.

On April 18, The Herald spoke to the manager of KR Vapes, who said he didn’t expect the closure to last more than a month.

“I have a lawyer from London who asked for more time because we needed to get everything together and we didn’t have enough time. I think we will open again soon,” he added.

The second hearing is listed for 10:00am in Courtroom 1.

The Herald will report from court and provide updates as the case develops.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

22 hours 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

23 hours 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.