Crime

Three prisoners arrested for murder after Haverfordwest child killer found dead

Published

6 months ago

November 6, 2025

THREE prisoners have been arrested on suspicion of murder after convicted child killer Kyle Bevan, from Haverfordwest, was found dead in his cell at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday morning (Nov 5).

Bevan, aged 33, was serving a life sentence for the murder of two-year-old Lola James, his partner’s daughter, at their home in Haverfordwest in July 2020.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers were called to the Category A high-security prison at 8:25am following reports that a man had been found dead. His death is being treated as suspicious, and inquiries are continuing.

A police spokesperson said: “Three men, who are all serving prisoners, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.”

The Prison Service confirmed: “HMP Wakefield prisoner Kyle Bevan’s death was confirmed on November 5. We are unable to comment further while the police investigate.”

Bevan was jailed for life in April 2023 after inflicting catastrophic head injuries on Lola during a prolonged six-hour attack. The toddler was found with more than 100 separate injuries, described by doctors as comparable to those from a high-speed car crash.

The case shocked Pembrokeshire and drew national outrage. Bevan, originally from Aberystwyth, denied murder, claiming the family dog had pushed the little girl down the stairs — but the jury at Swansea Crown Court rejected his account.

Lola’s mother, Sinead James, was jailed for six years for causing or allowing her daughter’s death.

Bevan’s death comes less than a month after disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at the same prison.

HMP Wakefield, one of Britain’s highest-security jails, houses over 600 inmates, including some of the UK’s most dangerous offenders.

Crime

Crymych parent denies failing to comply with school attendance order

Published

34 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

36 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

42 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