News

Three callouts in two days for Angle Lifeboat crew

Published

8 months ago

July 14, 2025

Stranded paddleboarders and injured walker rescued from remote locations

ANGLE lifeboat volunteers were called into action three times in just two days, responding to separate incidents involving paddleboarders, a medical evacuation, and concerns for two children in the water.

The first call came at 11:37am on Sunday (July 13), when two paddleboarders got into difficulty near the Green Bridge of Wales. One of them had become separated from their board and scrambled onto nearby rocks for safety.

The all-weather lifeboat launched and arrived at the scene within 25 minutes. Both casualties were located ashore beneath the Green Bridge and safely recovered using the lifeboat’s Y-boat. After being transferred to the main vessel and assessed, they were found to be uninjured.

The crew then transported them to Frainslake, where the Y-boat was deployed again to land them safely ashore into the care of the St Govan’s Coastguard Rescue Team.

On the return journey, as the lifeboat passed Chapel Bay, the crew were retasked to assist with a medical evacuation at Kilroom Bay. A woman had suffered a suspected broken ankle in a difficult-to-reach area with no easy access to a car park.

Once on scene, the Y-boat was launched again, with casualty-trained crew members providing initial care. Due to the steep terrain and long distance on foot, the team decided extraction by sea was the safest option.

The casualty was placed in a stretcher, transferred to the lifeboat, and then landed at Sandy Haven into the care of Dale Coastguard Rescue Team. The crew returned to station and were ready for further service by 4:00pm.

The following day, on Monday (July 14), the crew were paged again at 4:09pm to assist two children reportedly in difficulty at Musselwick Sands. However, the launch was stood down shortly after as both had been safely recovered by a family member.

Crime

Neighbourhood policing boosted across Dyfed-Powys

Published

42 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), with more officers being deployed to frontline roles where demand is greatest.

From Monday (Mar 16), teams across the force area have been strengthened, with a renewed focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and preventing crime at its source.

The force says the move is aimed at reducing repeat demand by addressing the root causes of offending, rather than simply responding to incidents.

To achieve this, a number of officers have been redeployed from central departments back into frontline policing, while new posts are also being created to bolster capacity.

Temporary Chief Superintendent Steve Davies, head of uniform policing, said: “These changes are about increasing frontline visibility and ensuring we have the right resources in the right places.

“They form part of a wider programme of improvements across the force to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, while also supporting the wellbeing of our officers and staff.

“This is positive news for our communities, who will benefit from stronger neighbourhood teams focused on local priorities and proactive policing.”

The expansion has been made possible through Home Office funding under the Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme, which is designed to strengthen community safety and crime prevention.

Dyfed-Powys Police has been allocated £1.4 million for 2025/26, enabling the recruitment of police staff and freeing up officers previously in support roles to return to operational duties.

As a result, four sergeants and 29 police officers have now been reassigned to neighbourhood teams across the force.

Each NPPT area will also have a named officer, with full team details available via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Dyfed-Powys Police website.

The force has also secured early access to 2026/27 Neighbourhood Guarantee funding, which will see a further 12 officers recruited between April and the autumn—adding to overall officer numbers in the region.

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Neighbourhood policing is about more than numbers—it’s about relationships.

“Greater visibility helps build trust, strengthens community ties, and reassures the public that policing is present, responsive, and committed to keeping people safe.

“I remain committed to improving police visibility across our communities, and these additional officers will help turn that ambition into reality.”

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

47 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.