Crime

Abuse and threats hurled at officer in Tenby

Published

3 months ago

December 24, 2025

Hundreds heard racist obscenities in town centre

A COURT has heard how members of the public were subjected to verbal obscenities and racial harassment directed at a police officer in the centre of one of Pembrokeshire’s busiest tourist towns.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court was told that on Thursday (Aug 8), hundreds of people visiting Tenby witnessed Jay Thomas shouting abuse at PC Stuart Gray.

The officer was subjected to a torrent of obscenities, including being called “a Scottish c***”, while Thomas also threatened that he would “stab the s*** out of him”.

Magistrates heard that Thomas’ behaviour continued after his arrest. While being conveyed to custody, he spat inside the rear of the police vehicle and, once placed in a cell, pushed a blanket down the toilet, causing damage.

A subsequent search of the defendant revealed that he was in possession of 0.7 grams of cocaine.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, PC Gray said: “I don’t expect to be threatened or called a Scottish c*** when I’m doing my job.

“I was also embarrassed for all the holidaymakers who had to listen to his language and witness his behaviour.”

Thomas, aged 21, of Newell Hill, Tenby, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment of PC Gray, causing criminal damage to a police vehicle and a police blanket, possession of cocaine, and using threatening, abusive and insulting words and behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

He was represented by solicitor Alaw Harries, who told the court that the defendant was “deeply ashamed” of his conduct.

She said: “The offences were fuelled by alcohol and he has little memory of what happened. He is deeply ashamed and now wants to work with probation to address the issues behind his behaviour.”

Thomas was sentenced to a 12-month community order, during which he must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and comply with a 90-day alcohol monitoring requirement.

He was also ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 in costs. A forfeiture and destruction order was made in respect of the cocaine.

Crime

Man bailed after serious assault in Fishguard town centre

Published

36 minutes 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

2 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

5 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.