Crime

Woman heard screaming ‘leave me alone’ as man chased her through Milford Haven

Published

7 months ago

November 26, 2025

A DOG walker raised the alarm after hearing a woman screaming “Leave me alone” as she was chased through a Milford Haven street in the early hours of the morning.

The man, later identified as Shaun Saunders, 34, was seen pursuing the woman along Richard John Road at around 12:20am on November 3, Haverfordwest magistrates’ court was told this week.

Crown Prosecutor Nia James said the witness heard the woman “screaming at the top of her voice” before seeing her run down the road with Saunders “chasing closely behind”.

“He saw the defendant trying to grab her by the shoulders,” she said. “He eventually made contact and both fell to the ground, with Saunders landing on top of her.”

The witness phoned police, and officers arrested Saunders a short time later. Body-worn camera footage showed the victim had a cut lip and swelling from the assault.

Saunders, of Richard John Road, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who described him as “an upstanding member of the community”.

“He knows what he did was wrong,” said Lloyd. “He is a successful young entrepreneur and carries out considerable charity work.”

District Judge Mark Layton imposed a 12-week custodial sentence, suspended for two years. Saunders must complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and a 60-day alcohol abstinence programme. He was ordered to pay an £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

“I am taking a step back from sending you to prison, as I believe there is a realistic prospect that you can change your behaviour,” Judge Layton told him.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

3 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

3 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.