Crime
Man jailed after being caught with kitchen knife in Pembroke
A MAN with a history of knife offences has been jailed again after being caught with a kitchen knife in Pembroke.
Robert Parker, aged 42 and now of no fixed address, was arrested after police discovered he was carrying a 20cm kitchen knife in a public place on Wednesday, May 8.
He appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court the following day (May 9), where he admitted the offence.
Magistrates heard that Parker had no lawful reason for possessing the blade, and that it was his third such offence — triggering an automatic custodial sentence. He was jailed for six months.
He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs, and the court ordered the knife to be forfeited and destroyed.
This is not the first time Parker has faced the courts over knife-related offences.
In July 2023, he was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment for possession of a knife and a small amount of cannabis at Withybush Hospital, as well as for assaulting his partner during a domestic incident in Haverfordwest.
That case followed an incident on Picton Place where Parker jabbed his partner in the stomach during a row, before shoving her outside a Subway on Castle Square. Police arrested him after being called by a concerned member of the public.
Days later, while seeking mental health support at Withybush Hospital, Parker voluntarily informed an officer he had a silver butterfly knife hidden in his sock. He also admitted to having a small amount of cannabis on him at the time.
The court was told Parker has a lengthy criminal record, with 67 previous convictions for 151 offences.
He was also handed a further 14-day sentence last August for breaching bail conditions, which was ordered to run concurrently.
Crime
Milford Haven disturbance sees two women arrested
TWO WOMEN were arrested following a disturbance at the Mount Estate in Milford Haven on Saturday night (May 9).
The Herald understands the arrests followed an altercation involving four people.
Video circulating on social media shows two women lying face down on the ground outside while handcuffed and restrained by police officers.
In the footage, officers can be heard telling one woman that she is being arrested on suspicion of assaulting police.
Both women were then taken away, each flanked by officers.
Other women can be seen speaking to those detained while they remain on the ground.
The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for further details, including confirmation of the number of arrests, the nature of the incident, and whether anyone was injured.
Crime
Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock
ELIZABETH COURT SCENE STOOD DOWN AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT
A FOUR-HOUR police standoff in Pembroke Dock has ended with a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident at Elizabeth Court has now been stood down and the scene released.
The man has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.
Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: “I want to thank local residents for their patience while we dealt with this incident. I understand that such a large police presence in a residential street is concerning to see, and I’m grateful to everyone who co-operated with our officers at the scene.
“I’d like to offer my reassurance that our units responded to an isolated domestic incident, and there was no further threat posed to the wider community. The scene has now been released, and we will investigate the full circumstances of this morning’s incident.”

Officers were called to the address this morning (Saturday, May 9), with a large police presence remaining in the area for several hours.
Eyewitnesses told The Herald that police were asking a man upstairs to come down, with tasers drawn during the incident.
Police dogs, specialist officers and what appeared to be a negotiator were also seen at the scene.
The incident lasted from around 11:00am until about 3:10pm.

Crime
Teen denies attempted murder of Milford Haven teacher
TEENAGER REMANDED AHEAD OF JULY TRIAL
A 15-YEAR-old boy has denied attempting to murder a teacher during a stabbing incident at Milford Haven School.
The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (May 8).
He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding with a knife.
The charges relate to an incident at Milford Haven School on Thursday, February 5, when emergency services were called after reports that a teacher had been assaulted by a pupil carrying a weapon.
The school was placed into lockdown and pupils were later safely evacuated.
The injured teacher was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but was discharged later the same day.
Police said at the time that specialist officers were supporting the victim and the wider school community.
The teenager was remanded in custody following Friday’s hearing.
A trial is due to begin on July 6.
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