News

Violent attack leaves engineer bleeding

Published

11 years ago

November 20, 2013

A FIGHT in a nightclub in Tenby which left an innocent clubber bruised and bleeding landed two men in court on Tuesday.

Jimmy Douglas Boswell, 22, of Kingsmoor Common, Kilgetty pleaded guilty to one public order charge, and Jadey Hearne, 28, of Laugharne Close, Pembroke pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating.

David Wheale, from the Crown Prosecution Service, outlined the case: “At around 1.05am on July 7 police were called to attend The Prince of Wales nightclub following reports of an assault on a Mr Connor Davies, an aircraft technician.

“The club was busy, and one of the defendants had told Mr Davies that if anyone else bumps into them he would knock them out. Boswell had accused Davies of pushing in at the bar.”

The prosecutor continued: “The next thing Davies received a blow to the face which caught him off guard and knocked him off his feet. As he tried to get up off the floor he was kicked repeatedly.”

The court was shown photographs of the injuries sustained by Davies, as well as a CCTV video of the attack itself.

Everyone present sat silently whilst the video, which had no sound, was played in open court.

The prosecutor explained how after the attack Davies was brought to a small room with his eye bleeding before the police arrived.

During mitigation, Jonathan Webb, defending, told the court the words which were allegedly exchanged before the violence erupted. The Pembrokeshire Herald, however, cannot report what was allegedly said between the men. The crown prosecutor successfully made an application to the magistrates to prevent it being reported in the press. Section 58 of the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996 introduces an ‘additional safeguard’ by providing orders by court preventing the media from reporting derogatory or defamatory mitigation.

We can report what Mr Jonathan Webb said next: “After what was said, Boswell’s blood was boiling. A red mist, I am afraid, was in the air. Hearn realises that he should not have acted in the way he did.”

Magistrates fined Boswell a total of £265 for the public order offence. Hearne was given a curfew order to run from 8 to 5pm every day for 12 months.

Magistrates told Hearne: “We are glad you have now found full time employment as a scaffolder at Dragon LNG. We are also pleased you have started to attend anger management classes.”

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.