News

Violent attack leaves engineer bleeding

Published

12 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.”

Crime

Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest

Published

2 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.

Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.

A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.

Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.

Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26*375605.

Crime

Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston

Published

3 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).

The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.

Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.

Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

News

Labour names Senedd spokesperson team after election defeat

Published

4 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Ken Skates says group will focus on holding new Welsh Government to account

INTERIM Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has unveiled the party’s Senedd spokesperson team following its defeat in the recent election.

Mr Skates will act as interim leader of Welsh Labour and spokesperson for health, care and national security.

He said the Labour group would draw on “extensive experience” while bringing “fresh energy and ideas” to its work in opposition.

The party said its Senedd group was committed to holding the new Welsh Government to account and pushing for practical results for the people of Wales.

Jayne Bryant MS has been appointed spokesperson for housing, communities, public and preventative health, with women’s health also included in her brief.

Mike Hedges MS will cover culture, sport, local government and legislation.

Vikki Howells MS becomes Chief Whip and spokesperson for environment, farming, energy and transport. Her portfolio also includes planning.

Lynne Neagle MS has been named Business Manager and spokesperson for children, education and lifelong learning.

Shav Taj MS will cover employment, equalities and economic transformation, including social partnership.

Huw Thomas MS has been appointed spokesperson for finance, democracy, citizenship and the Welsh language. Regional and city deals will also fall within his brief.

Welsh Labour said Sarah Murphy’s portfolio will be announced when she returns from maternity leave.

A photo call with the Welsh Labour Senedd Group is due to take place in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday (May 19), although no interviews will be available.