Crime

Train in emergency stop after drunk man jumped onto track

Published

7 months ago

May 6, 2025

Jail sentence following offender’s ‘dangerous’ Bank Holiday stunt

A MAN who leapt from the platform at Narberth railway station into the path of an oncoming train has been jailed for more than seven months.

Warren Wall, from Cardiff, was sentenced at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week following the alarming incident, which occurred on Bank Holiday Sunday (May 4). The court heard how his actions caused an approaching train to make an emergency stop as it pulled into Narberth station.

“Calls were made from members of the public who were concerned about a male, who was either intoxicated or under the influence of drugs,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. “He was shouting and jumping off the platform onto the track, which caused the train to stop.”

Karen Lewis, a passenger on the train, described the moment it came to a sudden halt. “I felt the brakes squeak and everyone lurched forward,” she said. “I’m just glad the train managed to stop in time and the bloke was okay. We were all quite worried.”

Wall’s behaviour continued to escalate after his arrest. While in the back of the police van, he was described as spitting and clearly under the influence of alcohol or substances.

The court was told that the 32-year-old was already serving a suspended prison sentence for a conviction of assault causing actual bodily harm. That sentence – 32 weeks suspended for 18 months – had been handed down by Cardiff magistrates in February.

Wall pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, criminal damage to a police vehicle, and breaching his suspended sentence.

His solicitor, Michael Kelleher, said Wall had no memory of the incident due to the extent of his intoxication. “He has no recollection whatsoever of what occurred, he was that drunk,” said Mr Kelleher. “And he apologises for his behaviour, if it caused any inconvenience.”

Magistrates activated a large portion of Wall’s previous sentence and imposed an immediate custodial term of 31 weeks. He was also fined £40, ordered to pay court costs of £85, and a £16 victim surcharge.

The incident caused delays to rail services and concern for public safety. Transport officials confirmed that while no injuries were reported, the train driver and passengers were “deeply shaken” by the event.

Crime

Van driver avoids ban after speeding on A48

Published

13 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A VAN driver who was caught speeding on the A48 near Nantycaws avoided disqualification after magistrates accepted that a ban would cause exceptional hardship to others.

Norman Andrew Chapman, aged 59, of Rock Drive, Gelli, Pentre, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

Chapman admitted driving a Ford Transit 350 panel van at 68mph on a dual carriageway subject to a 60mph limit for that class of vehicle. The offence occurred at 1:05pm on April 2 and was detected using laser equipment.

The court heard detailed mitigation outlining Chapman’s caring responsibilities. He helps care for his housebound mother, who is on oxygen, and has taken on additional responsibilities while his brother undergoes cancer treatment. Magistrates were also told he assists a lifelong friend with panic attacks by taking her shopping, and that losing his licence would jeopardise his employment and potentially affect his employer’s business.

Finding exceptional hardship, the court decided not to disqualify Chapman.

He was fined £193, ordered to pay £400 in prosecution costs, and had three penalty points added to his driving licence.

Crime

Harassment case against Milford Haven man dismissed

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13 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A HARASSMENT case against a Milford Haven man was dismissed after prosecutors offered no evidence.

David Daley, aged 45, of Murray Road, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15) for trial.

Daley had denied a charge of harassment without violence, relating to allegations that between October 28 and October 30 he persistently sent unwanted messages and attended at the home address of a female in Prioryville, Milford Haven.

No evidence was offered by the Crown Prosecution Service, and the charge was formally dismissed by the court.

Crime

Carmarthen man given restraining order after public order offence

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13 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A CARMARTHEN man has been handed a restraining order after admitting a public order offence involving a woman known to him.

Joe Davies, aged 40, of Rhos Las, Carmarthen, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15), where he pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

The offence took place in Carmarthen on April 10, when Davies directed his behaviour towards Helena Davies.

The court heard that a victim personal statement was presented and read aloud by the prosecution.

Magistrates imposed a 12-month conditional discharge, taking Davies’ guilty plea into account. He was also ordered to pay £350 in prosecution costs.

A restraining order was imposed, banning Davies from contacting Helena Davies directly or indirectly, entering her home, or referring to her on any electronic device or online platform. The order will remain in force until December 15, 2026.