News

Defendant had ‘nowhere to go’

Published

11 years ago

January 5, 2015

A NARBERTH man appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates on Monday (Dec 15) to admit breaching his bail conditions. Christopher O’Connell, aged 30 of Garfield Gardens, was ordered by the court not to attend an address in Cox Hill, but went to the address on December 13.

Prosecuting, Nick Newton said: “He was released on conditional court bail on November 5 in relation to an allegation of assault. He pleaded not guilty to that and had his trial is on January 14. “His bail conditions were that he should not contact the witnesses in that case and that she should not attend an address at Cox Hill in Narberth.

“At 8:27pm the defendant’s father rang the police to tell them that his son had attended at his address and said that his son was banging on the door. He would not let him in and he told him to go away. “O’Connell said he had been locked out of his mother’s address, and that he had nowhere else to go. The police caught him attempting to climb over the fence at his mother’s property.”

No further punishment was given and he was released on conditional bail with the same conditions as before.

News

Police investigate ‘arson’ after vehicle fire spreads to property in Pembroke

Published

33 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE is believed to have been deliberately set alight during an alleged arson in Pembroke in the early hours of this morning.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened on the corner of Bridgend Terrace and South Road, near Monkton, on Thursday (May 28).

The fire spread from the vehicle and caused damage to a nearby property, but nobody was injured.

Images from the scene show flames and thick smoke rising from the area outside a garage building. Police were later seen at the junction, where the area had been cordoned off.

Officers are now appealing for information as part of their investigation.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an alleged arson that occurred on the corner of Bridgend Terrace and South Road, Pembroke, near Monkton, in the early hours of this morning.

“A vehicle is believed to have been set alight. The resulting fire spread and caused damage to a nearby property. Nobody was injured during the incident.”

Anyone with information that could help officers 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*421962.

Police investigation: The fire happened near the corner of Bridgend Terrace and South Road, Pembroke.

Crime

Man accused of police station bomb hoax remanded in custody

Published

43 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A MAN has been remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of making a bomb hoax threat involving Llanelli Police Station.

Anthony Mold appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 28) charged with communicating false information with intent to induce a false belief that a bomb was present.

The court heard the allegation relates to an incident in Llanelli on Tuesday (May 26), during which Mold allegedly contacted the Dyfed-Powys Police Force Control Room claiming a bomb was on his person and that he intended to detonate it at Dafen Police Station.

Mold is also charged with assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty, criminal damage to a police vehicle, and breaching a Community Protection Notice by allegedly drinking alcohol in a public place in breach of restrictions imposed upon him.

The assault allegation relates to PC 1378 Moore, who police say was assaulted in Llanelli on May 26. A separate charge alleges damage was caused to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle.

The court remanded Mold in custody. Magistrates were told concerns included the likelihood of further offending and the seriousness of the allegations.

The case was adjourned to Llanelli Magistrates’ Court for a further hearing on Thursday, June 18, ahead of sentencing proceedings listed for Monday, June 29.

Crime

Man banned from contacting MP after court appearance

Published

45 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

Court Reporter

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has appeared in court accused of harassment offences and has been banned from contacting a Welsh MP as part of strict bail conditions.

Nathan Townsend appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 28).

The court heard allegations relating to communications and online activity. As part of conditional bail, Townsend was ordered not to contact Labour MP Nia Griffith directly or indirectly and was also prohibited from posting material relating to the case on social media.

The case was adjourned for a future hearing.

Townsend was warned that any breach of his bail conditions could result in his arrest and remand in custody.