Trading Standards takes lead in investigation into alleged fraud and theft in Milford Haven and Haverfordwest

A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into allegations that laptops and other electronic devices were taken for repair but not returned to their owners.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers had received reports of alleged fraudulent activity and theft in the Milford Haven and Haverfordwest areas between September 2025 and April 2026.

A man in his 30s from the Milford Haven area was arrested in connection with the incidents and has since been released on conditional bail.

Trading Standards has now taken primacy of the investigation, with Dyfed-Powys Police continuing to assist.

The police statement was issued in response to questions from The Herald concerning complaints linked to Computer Solutions Wales.

Police did not name the business in their statement and have not confirmed that every complaint involving Computer Solutions Wales forms part of the current investigation.

However, The Herald has previously been contacted by a number of people who said they handed laptops, computers or other electronic equipment to the business for repair but were subsequently unable to recover their property or obtain refunds.

Some customers claimed they had spent months attempting to secure the return of their devices, while others said they had previously reported their experiences to the police or Trading Standards.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating a series of alleged fraudulent activity and theft in the Milford Haven and Haverfordwest areas.

“Reports included electronic devices, such as laptops, being taken for repair and not returned between September 2025 and April 2026.

“A man in his 30s, from the Milford Haven area, was arrested in relation to these incidents and released on conditional bail.

“Trading Standards have taken primacy of the investigation and officers will continue to assist them.”

Anyone who dealt with Computer Solutions Wales, or another computer repair operation in the Milford Haven or Haverfordwest areas, and believes a device was taken but not returned during the relevant period is being urged to make a report.

People with information that could assist the investigation are also being asked to come forward.

Reports should be made to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

The service can be contacted online at:

Alternatively, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline can be contacted on 0808 223 1133.

Anyone making a report should provide as much supporting evidence as possible, including receipts, invoices, bank transfers, emails, text messages, photographs, details of the equipment concerned and any previous police or Trading Standards reference numbers.

The arrested man has not been charged, and the allegations have not been tested before a court.

Magistrates said Edward Roxborough lost his temper during an unprovoked attack on a vulnerable youngster

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting assaulting a child in Narberth.

Edward Roxborough, aged 32, of Mynachlog-ddu, near Clunderwen, appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to assault by beating.

The court heard that the offence took place last year and involved what magistrates described as an “unprovoked attack of a serious nature”.

Magistrates said Roxborough had reacted angrily and lost his temper against a defenceless and vulnerable child, who cried out in pain following the assault.

The offence was considered serious enough to cross the custody threshold.

Roxborough was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.

The court said the sentence had been suspended in light of recent legislative changes and the presumption in favour of suspending short custodial terms.

He was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and up to 20 rehabilitation activity days.

Roxborough must pay £400 in prosecution costs and a victim surcharge of £154.

A collection order was made, with the full amount due by August 27.

No compensation order was imposed, with magistrates noting that compensation could be pursued through other channels.

The prosecution was conducted by Adam Burcher, while Chris Evans represented Roxborough.

Reporting restrictions were imposed under Section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, preventing the child from being identified.

Ian Evans received a total 40-week prison sentence after being convicted of three motoring offences and admitting a fourth charge

A HAKIN motorist has been jailed for 40 weeks after he was caught driving while disqualified, uninsured and over the legal alcohol limit.

Ian Evans, aged 37, of James Street, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (July 20) for trial on three road traffic charges.

The court heard that Evans drove a vehicle along Old Hakin Road, Hubberston, on May 2 despite being disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence.

He was also accused of using the vehicle without valid third-party insurance and driving after consuming excess alcohol.

A breath test showed Evans had 50 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Evans had previously pleaded not guilty to all three charges, but he was found guilty following the trial.

He also changed his plea to guilty on a separate charge of failing to attend an initial drug assessment.

That offence related to an incident on March 5, when a sample taken from Evans indicated that cocaine may have been present in his body. He subsequently failed to attend an assessment intended to establish whether he was dependent upon, or had a propensity to misuse, a Class A drug.

The court imposed a total custodial sentence of 40 weeks.

Evans received 20 weeks’ imprisonment for drink-driving and eight weeks for driving while disqualified, with the latter sentence ordered to run concurrently. No separate penalties were imposed for the insurance or drug-assessment offences.

The court record states that the offences were committed during the operational period of a suspended sentence. His previous offending record, the standard of his driving and the distance travelled were also treated as aggravating factors.

Evans was disqualified from driving for five years, with an additional 70 days added to account for the time he will spend in custody.

He was also ordered to pay £650 towards Crown Prosecution Service costs.