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Aggressive drunk in court

Published

10 years ago

January 22, 2015

AT HAVERFORDWEST MAGISTRATES COURT on Tuesday (Jan 6), a man pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive words Christopher Aldrich, aged 25, of Kings Court in Narberth, committed the offence on a night out in Tenby on December 20, 2014. Prosecuting, Ellie Morgan said: “Door staff at the Buccaneer Public House in Tenby refused entry for Aldrich because of how drunk he was. “He returned later in the evening and a different member of staff allowed him into the pub.

“One of the doormen who refused him entry went to speak to him to ask him to leave but Aldrich became aggressive. “He took a swing at the door man who told him to calm down. He then raised his fists but the door staff managed to restrain him. “Police were called and once they had found out what had happened they spoke to Mr Aldrich who then said: ‘f*** off you c****, leave me alone’.

“He continued to be violent and abusive and he was arrested for a public order offence. “Whilst they were taking him to the police vehicle he shouted: ‘you f****** c****, I’m going to f****** kill you”. Defending, Jonathan Webb said: “He has pleaded guilty at the first opportunity he was not interviewed about the matter which is very strange. “He didn’t have the chance to put forward his view of what happened on that evening. “He does however apologise through me for his actions to the police, the door staff and of course to this court.

“He was out with other friends and he was mindful of his conditional discharge and was therefore trying to take it easy as best he could. “He was stopped from going in earlier and there was no argument at that point in time. “He went back and was allowed in but the other bouncer didn’t like the fact that he had been let in and asked to leave. “Aldrich took exception to that and that is when the incident occurred. He has made more than two threats and he fully accepts that he will be sentenced for the breach of his conditional discharge.

“To add insult to injury, the police decided to rip all his clothes off him at the police station because of his drunk manner”. The chairman of the bench said: “Such behaviour is not tolerated but the court acknowledges your apology. However, this is the second time in six months that you have been in trouble for alcohol related matters”. The Magistrates decided that they would treat the two incidents as one and fined him £300. Aldrich will also have to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and £85 in court costs.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.