Crime

Man arrested after knife threat sparks major police response in Milford Haven

Published

1 week ago

November 3, 2025

Armed officers, fire crews and engineers called to St Peters Road as negotiators detain suspect safely

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill following a disturbance on St Peters Road, Milford Haven, earlier today (Monday, November 3).

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed officers attended the scene at around 11:00am after reports that a man had threatened a neighbour with a knife.

Following a period of negotiation, the man was safely detained and taken into police custody.

The street was cordoned off for several hours as armed officers, fire crews and National Grid engineers attended. Residents reported that electricity and gas supplies were temporarily cut off as a precaution.

One neighbour told The Herald: “There are armed response on scene, with weapons in hand, and National Grid are there, two fire engines as well – loads of police cars.”

Another resident, living near the Torch Theatre, said their power was cut briefly at around 1:00pm before being restored a few minutes later.

Police have now confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Crime

Neyland man in custody after late-night assault in Milford Haven

Published

6 hours ago

November 10, 2025

Court Reporter

Victim taken to hospital as police close Charles Street for several hours

A NEYLAND man has been remanded in custody following a serious assault in Milford Haven at the weekend.

Benjamin Cullen, aged nineteen, of Gordon Parry Road, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Nov 10) charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident on Charles Street late on Saturday night (Nov 8).

The court heard that the victim, Nicholas Hammond, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Cullen did not formally enter a plea.

The case was committed to Swansea Crown Court, where he is due to appear on Monday, November 24.

He was remanded in custody after magistrates heard details of his previous record and concerns that he may offend or interfere with witnesses if released on bail.

A second man, aged thirty-six, was also arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene at around 11:30pm on Charles Street, which remained closed for several hours during the investigation.

Crime

Two arrested after woman rescued from Main Street building in Pembroke

Published

13 hours ago

November 10, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE have arrested two men on suspicion of rape and false imprisonment following a serious incident on Main Street, Pembroke, on Sunday morning (Nov 9).

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called at 9:45am to reports of a woman in distress at a property above Mehfil’s Indian restaurant. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two men, aged 36 and 27, were arrested at the scene. They have since been released on bail while police enquiries continue.

Officers remained outside the premises for much of the morning, with several police vehicles and ambulances attending. A cordon was placed around the entrance to Willings Walk shopping arcade as forensic work was carried out.

The Herald understands that the woman’s condition is stable, and police have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.