News

Pembrokeshire football fans caught in Liverpool parade horror

Published

7 months ago

May 26, 2025

Locals describe ‘terrifying scenes’ as car ploughs into crowd of celebrating Liverpool supporters

DOZENS of Liverpool FC supporters from Pembrokeshire were in the city on Monday (May 26) to celebrate the club’s trophy parade — but for many, the day turned from joy to terror when a car drove into crowds of fans on Water Street, leaving several people injured.

Among those caught up in the chaos was former Herald sales manager Gavin Young, from near Crundale, Haverfordwest, who had travelled to Liverpool with his partner Hannah.

Speaking to The Herald from the Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, which overlooks the Liver Building and sits just metres from the crash site, Gavin said: “We were literally ten seconds away from being ploughed over. Hannah saw it all — she was crying her eyes out. It’s disgusting what’s happened.”

***What was supposed to be a huge day for football fans in Liverpool has ended in Tragedy***

Emergency services including armed police and an air ambulance descended on the scene after a grey people carrier mounted the pavement and drove into celebrating fans at around 6:00pm. The crash happened just as Liverpool FC’s official parade was coming to an end.

“We were told by hotel staff to stay indoors,” Gavin continued. “There were helicopters overhead and police with guns on the street. Then my phone just started ringing non-stop — friends and family checking in to see if we were safe.”

The couple were in the city with Jo, a close friend of Hannah’s who works at the same school in Haverfordwest, and Jo’s husband Martin. All four are safe but shaken.

“We’re just thankful to be alive,” Gavin said. “We were right there. That street – Water Street – it’s where we were walking. If we had been ten seconds ahead, it could have been us.”

Merseyside Police later confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool had been arrested at the scene. The vehicle came to a stop after the collision, and the driver was detained as members of the public attempted to confront him.

***Emergency respond to incident after vehicle ploughs into crowds in Liverpool (Image: LPC)***

A spokesperson said: “We were contacted at just after 6:00pm following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Extensive enquiries are ongoing.”

***A still from a video taken on a phone shows the moment the driver of the vehicle was arrested (Pic: Sky)***

Eyewitnesses reported screams and scenes of panic as people tried to flee. Others chased the car, smashing windows and attempting to drag the driver out before police secured the area.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the scenes as “appalling” and urged the public not to share distressing footage online, asking people to support police efforts.

Liverpool FC issued a statement saying: “We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.”

Tens of thousands had gathered across Liverpool to celebrate the team’s Premier League success — with many travelling from Wales. Scores of supporters from Pembrokeshire were in the city, including groups from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, and Pembroke Dock.

Gavin concluded: “It’s meant to be a celebration – we came here to support the team and have a good time. But this will stay with us for a long time. We’re just glad we made it back to the hotel in time. Our thoughts are with those who didn’t.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

12 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

12 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

12 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.