Crime

Police issue update after Carmarthenshire school closed over online threats

Published

6 months ago

November 3, 2025

POLICE say enquiries are continuing after a threatening message led to the closure of Dafen Community Primary School in Llanelli today (Monday, Nov 3).

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers remain at the school and in the surrounding area as investigations continue into the nature of the threat, which was received in the early hours of the morning.

In a statement released this afternoon, the force said: “Enquiries continue into the threatening message against Dafen CP School. We would like to thank parents and guardians for their support during this understandably concerning time. The safety and welfare of the school, pupils, and the wider community are at the heart of this inquiry.

“At this stage of the investigation, we are unable to comment any further on the nature of the threat and we encourage people not to speculate on the circumstances of the ongoing investigation. You will continue to see a police presence at Dafen CP School and the surrounding area throughout the day, with teams also attending schools in the wider Llanelli area to provide reassurance.

“Parents and guardians of children in Dafen CP School will continue to receive updates via the school’s communication app. We encourage people to follow us, and Carmarthenshire County Council, for official information.”

Police were first alerted to the threat at around 2:30am, prompting “safeguarding action” and a decision to close the school in consultation with Carmarthenshire County Council.

No other schools in the county are currently reported closed for the same reason, though officers have been visiting other schools in the Llanelli area to provide reassurance.

The Herald will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

Crime

Crymych parent denies failing to comply with school attendance order

Published

36 minutes ago

May 1, 2026

Court Reporter

A CRYMYCH parent has denied failing to comply with a school attendance order, a court has heard.

The defendant appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged under the Education Act 1996.

The court heard that the defendant is accused of failing, as a parent, to ensure that a child attended school in accordance with the requirements of a School Attendance Order.

It is alleged that after being served with the order, the defendant did not comply within the required 15-day period.

A plea of not guilty was entered.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a case management hearing, which is scheduled to take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 14.

A reporting restriction remains in force.

Crime

Cockle fisherman fined £3,450 for multiple breaches at protected site

Published

38 minutes ago

May 1, 2026

Court Reporter

A GOODWICK man has been ordered to pay £3,450 after breaching fishing regulations at a protected cockle fishery.

Richard William Edwards, 45, of Goodwick, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged with a series of offences at the Burry Inlet cockle fishery.

The court heard that Edwards had fished for cockles without a valid permit and breached conditions imposed under fisheries management rules. He was also found to have used an unauthorised vehicle in the fishery area, contrary to restrictions in place to protect the site.

Magistrates were told the offences took place on September 9, 2025, within the Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery, a designated and regulated area subject to strict controls.

Edwards was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay a victim services surcharge of £800, along with costs of £650, bringing the total to £3,450. A collection order was made.

The case was brought under fisheries legislation including the Cockle Fisheries Management and Permitting (Specified Area) (Wales) Order 2024.

The court heard that Edwards had been in breach of a prohibition imposed by the permitting system and had failed to comply with the terms of his permit.

The offences are part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect the sustainability of cockle stocks and ensure compliance within the fishery.

Crime

Hakin woman handed five-year behaviour order over household waste

Published

43 minutes ago

May 1, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAKIN woman has been made subject to a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after repeated problems involving household waste outside her home.

Marie James, 47, of John Lewis Street, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates after being convicted of offences linked to accumulated rubbish at her address.

The court heard that James had failed to remove all refuse and household waste from 36 John Lewis Street, Hakin, in Milford Haven.

Magistrates imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order which will remain in force for five years.

Under the terms of the order, James must not engage in conduct causing alarm or distress to others within the perimeter of her address in Hakin. She is also prohibited from keeping, storing or accumulating household waste at the property.

The order further prevents her from keeping or storing household waste at an associated address in Milford Haven.

No order for costs was made due to limited means.

James was represented in court by Steve Wrobe