Crime

Woman jailed over attempted knifepoint robbery at Milford Haven shop

Published

7 months ago

November 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Three years in prison following incident which was captured on the store’s CCTV system

A MILFORD HAVEN woman has been jailed after she and an accomplice tried to rob a corner shop while armed with a knife.

Bethan John, aged 25, of Howarth Close, appeared at Swansea Crown Court where she admitted attempted robbery and possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Her co-defendant, 31-year-old Jessie Thompson, from Plas Peregrine, Steynton, was sentenced earlier in the autumn. Thompson received three years and four months on September 26 for the same incident. John failed to attend that original hearing, claiming she could not afford to travel to court, and a warrant was issued. She was arrested on October 11.

Attempted robbery at Pill Corner Stores

Prosecutor Brian Simpson told the court that John and Thompson walked into Pill Corner Stores at around 5:45pm, wearing heavy coats with their hoods up and their faces covered. The shopkeeper, suspicious from the outset, stepped behind the counter.

The pair headed straight towards him. Thompson then pulled what the court heard was a “large knife” from her coat while both women demanded money from the till.

In a swift response, the shopkeeper grabbed a plastic milk crate and swung it at the pair, managing to knock the knife out of Thompson’s hand. With their plan quickly collapsing, both women turned and ran from the shop.

Footage of the incident, later shared widely on Facebook, showed the confrontation. John was identified by distinctive tattoos on her hand and the shoes she was wearing.

Clothing linked to both offenders, including their coats, was recovered from a nearby alleyway and behind a garage. The pair were arrested the following day at an address in Howarth Close. According to the prosecution, they told officers they had intended to hand themselves in the following Monday because they did not want to spend the weekend in custody.

Judge Paul Thomas KC sentenced Bethan John to three years imprisonment.

Crime

Carmarthenshire man jailed for having lock knife

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Court told offence was committed during suspended sentence period

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has been jailed after admitting possessing a lock knife in a public place.

David Jones, aged 61, of Cwmcatty, Porthyrhyd, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted that on June 4, at Llanelli, he had a lock knife with him in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.

Jones was jailed for four months.

The court record stated the offence was so serious that only custody could be justified, and that it was committed during the operational period of a suspended sentence.

The court also ordered that the lock knife be forfeited and deprived from him.

A second charge, alleging threatening or abusive behaviour towards PCSO Nicholl of Dyfed-Powys Police, was withdrawn.

Crime

Milford Haven man admits harassment and assault

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Case adjourned for pre-sentence report at Haverfordwest court

A MILFORD HAVEN man has admitted harassment and assault charges.

Wayne Whatling, aged 40, of Howarth Close, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

The court heard that between September 1 and September 13, 2025, at Milford Haven, Whatling pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment of Carol Whatling.

The charge stated that he regularly asked her for money and that she was in fear of repercussions if she did not provide it.

Whatling also admitted assaulting Ben Whatling by beating him at Milford Haven on September 13, 2025.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report.

He was remanded on conditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 11.

Crime

Milford Haven man fined after restraining order breach

Published

6 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Defendant admitted contacting woman and attending Fishguard address

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been fined after admitting breaching a restraining order in Fishguard.

Steven O’Sullivan, aged 40, of Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted breaching a restraining order imposed by Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Magistrates’ Court on November 8, 2012.

The court heard that between June 2 and June 5, at Fishguard, O’Sullivan contacted Delyth O’Sullivan and attended her address without reasonable excuse.

The order prohibited him from doing so.

Magistrates fined O’Sullivan £200 and ordered him to pay £85 prosecution costs.