Crime

Police issue update after Carmarthenshire school closed over online threats

Published

1 week 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

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

Published

9 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

16 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.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police, quoting reference DP-20251109-132.