Crime

Short drive after row leads to twelve month disqualification

Published

3 months ago

December 24, 2025

Man drove off after drinking following argument at Tenby Golf Club

A DECISION to drive a short distance following a marital argument at Tenby Golf Club proved a costly mistake after a driving ban was imposed by magistrates this week.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that Nigel Wood, aged 57, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday (Dec 7) after police received a tip-off from concerned staff at the golf club, who reported that he had driven off after consuming alcohol.

The court was told that Wood and his wife had earlier attended a rugby match in Tenby before travelling to Tenby Golf Club, where they had booked to stay the night.

Wood’s solicitor, Josie Flicker said: “They walked back into town to the rugby club where alcohol was consumed, before returning on foot to the hotel.

“Unfortunately, an argument then broke out between the defendant and his wife.”

Following the disagreement, Wood made the decision to drive away from the golf club.

Ms Flicker added: “It was a very short-lived decision. When he reached the junction by the hotel, he thought better of it, parked the vehicle and went for a walk instead.”

However, during that brief journey, staff at the golf club had already contacted the police.

Wood, of Hylton Terrace, Bedlinog, Treharris, pleaded guilty to driving after consuming excess alcohol.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £760. He was also ordered to pay a £304 surcharge and £85 in court costs.

Crime

Man bailed after serious assault in Fishguard town centre

Published

12 hours ago

March 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Fishguard that has left a man in hospital.

The incident happened on Main Street at around 11:00pm on Saturday (Mar 21), when the victim was reportedly punched, sustaining head injuries. He remains in hospital receiving treatment.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Dyfed-Powys Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference: 26*227686.

Information can be provided online via the Dyfed-Powys Police website, by emailing [email protected], by calling 101, or by sending a direct message on social media.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Police seize off-road bike after anti-social driving complaints in Hakin

Published

14 hours ago

March 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

OFFICERS from Milford Haven and Neyland Police have seized an off-road bike following multiple reports of reckless and anti-social driving in the Hakin area.

Members of the public raised concerns about the manner in which the bike was being ridden, prompting police action. The vehicle was seized yesterday (Tuesday) as part of efforts to address ongoing issues linked to illegal off-road biking.

Police have reminded residents that such bikes are not road legal and must only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission.

Officers are urging the public to continue reporting incidents and sharing information to help tackle the problem in local communities.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, via email at [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Milford roofer fined after abusive call to rival firm

Published

16 hours ago

March 25, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

56-year-old admitted making threats and using offensive language in business dispute

A MILFORD HAVEN roofer has been fined after making an abusive and threatening phone call to a rival company.

Haverfordwest magistrates heard that on Sunday (Feb 2), John Fitzgerald, 56, made a single phone call to a competing roofing business.

“During the course of the phone call, threats were made to the other company’s boss,” said Crown Prosecutor Nia James.

“The reason for the threats was that the defendant believes this other company is taking business away from him. The lady who took the call felt alarmed and distressed as he used foul language towards her.”

The court heard the victim contacted police following the incident but chose not to provide a victim impact statement and did not seek a restraining order.

“When he was spoken to by officers he said he’d been a d***,” added Nia James.

“He said he’d had a couple of beers and was getting wound up, as he was fed up with them nicking his work. But it was just one phone call.”

Representing Fitzgerald, Fenn Richards said he accepted his wrongdoing.

“He accepts wrongdoing as he’d had a few too many drinks, he made the phone call, and people were winding him up,” she said.

“The defendant has been in the roofing trade since he was 14, and he believed this person had set up a new business and was taking business away from him. But he didn’t mean any harm by it.”

Fitzgerald, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven, was fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £32 surcharge.