News

Major rescue operation in Milford Haven involving helicopters and lifeboat

Published

11 months ago

May 1, 2025

A MAJOR multi-agency rescue operation unfolded in Milford Haven on Thursday afternoon (May 1), with two helicopters, lifeboat crews, police, and paramedics responding to an emergency involving a casualty near the Port Authority jetty.

The Coastguard helicopter and Wales Air Ambulance were both deployed, with the Air Ambulance landing at Milford Haven Rugby Club shortly before 3:30pm. Medical staff were then transported from the landing site to the jetty to assist in the ongoing incident.

The casualty was being treated aboard the Angle lifeboat, which was moored at the jetty. An ambulance was on standby nearby.

A police boat was also at the scene, supporting the coordinated effort involving HM Coastguard, RNLI, Dyfed-Powys Police, ambulance crews, and air support.

As of 4:00pm, the operation was ongoing and no further details have yet been released regarding the nature of the incident or the condition of the casualty.

The Wales Air Ambulance said in a statement: “We attended an emergency in the Milford Haven area on May 1.

“Our Caernarvon-based crew arrived on scene, by air, at 15:12. Our involvement concluded at 16:03.”

The Herald has contacted the relevant agencies for further information.

***An air ambulance at Milford Haven Rugby Club (Image: Herald)***

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However, when an incident takes place — especially involving multiple emergency services — it becomes part of the public record.

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Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

Published

2 hours ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Ricardo Elliot, aged 27, Connor Palfrey, aged 24, Elexi Manny, aged 24, and Georgie Mears, aged 18, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (March 20), where each denied killing Tristan Shae Kerr.

Emergency services were called to a property in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at around 5:45pm on Wednesday (Feb 5) following reports that a teenage boy had suffered serious injuries. Despite efforts, Tristan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court heard that the teenager is alleged to have been attacked with a so-called “zombie knife” measuring approximately nine to ten inches in length.

During the hearing, the four defendants spoke only to confirm their personal details and enter their pleas.

A trial is due to begin on August 3 and is expected to last around six weeks. A further pre-trial review has been scheduled for July 24.

All four defendants were remanded in custody.

Paying tribute after his death, Tristan’s family described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.”

They said he was quick-witted, with a love for motorbikes and adventure, adding that he had a natural energy that lit up every room and drew people towards him.

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

21 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.