Crime

Haverfordwest man assaulted partner during pub row over drugs

Published

7 months ago

May 18, 2025

A HAVERFORDWEST man assaulted his partner during a night out after she told him he could not take drugs, a court has heard.

Swansea Crown Court was told that Kieran Vaughan and his partner had gone out for lunch and drinks on March 8 when the incident took place.

Prosecutor Georgia Donohue said that while they were out socialising, Vaughan was approached by another person and began discussing drugs. When his partner told him he was not to take any drugs that evening, tensions escalated.

The pair moved on to another pub, where an argument broke out. During the dispute, Vaughan grabbed his partner’s hand and tried to pull her engagement ring off her finger.

She later attended A&E with pain in her arm. Although no fracture was found, she was believed to have suffered a sprained wrist. She left the hospital before receiving treatment.

Vaughan was arrested later that day and initially denied any assault.

He was originally charged with several offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of strangulation, assault by beating, controlling and coercive behaviour, and sending a threatening message.

However, all charges except the ABH were later dropped after the victim withdrew her support for the prosecution and indicated she wanted to resume the relationship.

Vaughan, aged 37 and of Caradoc Place, subsequently pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault by beating. The prosecution accepted the plea.

The court heard that Vaughan has 27 previous convictions for 44 offences and was already subject to a community order at the time of the assault.

Defending, Jon Tarrant said his client had spent the equivalent of four months in custody on remand and had been aware the complainant no longer supported the case before he entered his guilty plea.

Sentencing, Judge Huw Rees imposed a four-month prison term, meaning Vaughan would be released immediately under standard prison release arrangements.

The existing community order remains in force.

“There is a lot of work for you to do,” Judge Rees told him.

Community concern reignites over Caradoc Place address

Following Vaughan’s release, concerns have resurfaced among neighbours in the Furzy Park and Caradoc Place area of Haverfordwest, where both he and his partner reside.

Six residents have previously written to housing association ATEB demanding action over ongoing disturbances at the address, citing antisocial behaviour, threats, and intimidation.

One neighbour told The Herald this on Friday evening: “He is back at the house. We are all worried. The police told us nothing—he just turned up.”

In March, the situation prompted a major police response after an incident at the property led to the arrest of a woman. At that time, neighbours described chaotic scenes as the arrest unfolded, with one mother, Yana Gencheva, tearfully recounting how the stress was affecting her autistic daughter.

Another neighbour, Jan Davies, who has lived in Caradoc Place for over a decade, said in a letter to ATEB: “It’s currently impossible to live in Caradoc Place. We are not enjoying retirement—we’re living in fear in our own homes.”

The Herald has contacted ATEB again for comment on the renewed anxiety in the community following Vaughan’s return.

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.