Crime

Cardigan man fined for threatening behaviour in Aberporth

Published

8 months ago

July 30, 2025

A CARDIGAN man has been fined after admitting using threatening and abusive behaviour towards a woman in Aberporth.

Adam Smith, 35, of Hillfield Road, Parcllyn, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jul 28), where he pleaded guilty to an offence under Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986.

The court heard that on 2 September 2023, Smith, with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress to Nichola King, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. The charge also covered disorderly conduct that caused Ms King or another person harassment, alarm or distress.

Prosecutor Ann Griffiths told the court that the offence fell into the category of more serious public order matters because it was intentional and personally directed at the victim. A victim personal statement from Ms King was read aloud, describing the impact the incident had on her.

Section 4A of the Public Order Act makes it an offence to use threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress. It differs from lower-level public order offences in that intent must be proven, making it a more serious matter before the court.

Magistrates, chaired by Mr J Ross, sitting with Dr R Williams and Mr R John, said they had taken into account Smith’s guilty plea when deciding sentence.

Smith was fined £120, ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs, and a £48 victim surcharge. A collection order was made for the fine to be deducted from his benefits. The court also ordered that the total must be paid in full within 28 days.

Crime

Youth, 15, admits assault on police officer in Milford Haven

Published

3 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A 15-YEAR-OLD has admitted assaulting a police officer during an incident in Milford Haven.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that the offence took place on Saturday (Mar 1), when the youth assaulted Police Constable 573 Evans.

The defendant appeared before magistrates on Wednesday (Mar 19), where a guilty plea to common assault was entered.

The court granted unconditional bail and adjourned the case for sentencing.

The youth is due to appear again at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 2) at 10:00am for sentencing. The hearing is expected to last around 30 minutes.

Under Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, the youth cannot be identified.

Crime

Youth given conditional discharge after series of offences in Haverfordwest

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5 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A YOUTH has been given a conditional discharge after admitting a series of offences in Haverfordwest, including assault, shop theft and interfering with motor vehicles.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that the offences took place over a number of days in December 2025.

The court was told that on Saturday (Dec 6), the youth assaulted another child by beating them during an incident in the town. On the same date, they also stole two cans of Red Bull worth £5.40 from Tesco.

Further offences were committed on Tuesday (Dec 9), when the youth interfered with multiple vehicles at a vehicle repair workshop at Havens Head Business Park, Milford Haven. The offences involved attempts to interfere with vehicles with the intention of theft.

The youth appeared before magistrates on Wednesday (Mar 19), where guilty pleas were entered to all matters.

Magistrates imposed a 12-month conditional discharge for each offence, taking into account the early guilty pleas.

The court also ordered the youth to pay £100 in compensation to the victim of the assault and £5.40 in compensation to Tesco. No order for costs was made due to the financial circumstances involved.

Under Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, the youth cannot be identified.

Crime

Pembroke man remanded in custody over knife threat, assault and damage allegations

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12 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and causing damage to property.

John Timmis, aged 41, of Olivers View, Pembroke, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Mar 19).

He is charged with threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

The court heard that on Monday (Mar 17), at his home address, Timmis is alleged to have threatened Nicole Davis with a kitchen knife in such a way that there was an immediate risk of serious physical harm.

He is further accused of assaulting the same woman, causing actual bodily harm.

It is also alleged that between Saturday (Mar 15) and Tuesday (Mar 18), he damaged televisions belonging to her.