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Bail conditions ‘too onerous’

Published

11 years ago

January 22, 2015

magis MAGISTRATES changed the bail conditions of a defendant after they agreed that they were too onerous at Haverfordwest Law Courts on Wednesday (Jan 7). Kyle Lealand, aged 27, of Horns Lane in Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty on a basis to three charges of assault. His previous conditions stated that he should not contact the three complainants, he should not attend at addresses in Goshawk Road and Gerald Road and that he was to reside at his address under a curfew between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

Defending, Mark Layton said: “The conditions of his bail have been far too onerous for a man of clean character and who wishes to have contact with those involved.” Magistrates agreed that these were too onerous and he was released on bail with two new conditions that he should cooperate with the probation service and that he should not attend at addresses in Goshawk Road and Gerald Road. Prosecuting the case, Peter Lloyd told the bench that the basis was not entirely acceptable to the crown.

He continued: “This man was in a relationship with one of the complainants and on December 10, he was acting aggressively and threatening to hurt himself. “His partner was concerned and called for relatives to come and deal with him. “Whilst they were trying to get him out of the flat he has assaulted his partner. “A second woman then took hold of him and was trying to take him out when a glancing punch caught her on the cheek. He was also kicking out and she hit him in order to restrain him.

“The third woman who witnessed the grappling between Lealand and the second woman was then the victim of a punch which caught her in the mouth and gave her a cut lip. “He was described as being uncontrollable and he then kicked her to the stomach as well. This caused her to be sick later on that night but she did not have any lasting injuries from that.” Magistrates asked for a presentence report to be prepared and Lealand will return to court on January 28 to learn his punishment.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.