Crime

Drunken assault in Pembroke leaves victim with fractured jaw

Published

1 year ago

May 16, 2025

A NIGHT out in Pembroke turned violent just before Christmas last year when a man attacked another reveller, leaving him with a broken jaw.

Brandon Williamson, 24, of Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Swansea Crown Court where he admitted a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm following the incident.

The court was told that the assault took place in the early hours of December 23, 2023, outside the Out nightclub. The victim and his friends had been leaving the venue around 3:00am when they encountered Williamson’s group standing near the exit. A remark made in passing sparked an altercation, prompting security staff to intervene quickly and separate those involved.

Moments later, the victim was seen speaking with doormen near the entrance to The Castle Inn when Williamson pointed him out, then suddenly ran towards him and struck him in the face. Blood poured from the victim’s mouth, and he and his friends attempted to leave the area.

However, Williamson and his brother followed, leading to another confrontation further up the street.

In a twist, Williamson himself attended Withybush Hospital three days later, where it was confirmed he had also sustained a fractured jaw during the scuffle. His mother later reported the incident online, and he was arrested on August 17, 2024, at his partner’s home.

Although police had identified Williamson early in the investigation, delays in securing medical reports contributed to the case taking months to reach court.

While Williamson had no previous convictions, the court heard he had received police cautions in the past for drug possession and a separate incident of actual bodily harm which took place after the nightclub assault.

In mitigation, defence solicitor Stuart John said Williamson had been honest about his actions from the outset and had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. He acknowledged that alcohol had played a significant role in his client’s behaviour and told the court Williamson had since stopped drinking entirely.

Judge Catherine Richards told Williamson he was fortunate not to be facing more severe charges, warning that similar cases had ended in tragedy for others.

“You’ve been lucky,” she said. “This is your warning.”

Williamson received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. He was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work, complete a 120-day alcohol abstinence programme with monitoring, and attend 25 rehabilitation sessions.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

21 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

21 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.