Crime

Neyland man remanded on bail over alleged vehicle offences

Published

3 months ago

January 6, 2026

A NEYLAND man has been remanded on conditional bail after appearing before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court accused of a series of vehicle-related offences.

Kristian Davies, aged 35, of Rock Cottages, Neyland, appeared before magistrates on Monday (Jan 5).

The court heard that Davies faces three allegations, all said to have taken place on Thursday (Dec 5). These include aggravated vehicle taking as the initial taker, using a motor vehicle on a road or public place without insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Magistrates were told that the aggravated vehicle taking allegation is the most serious of the matters before the court, with the remaining offences arising from the same sequence of events.

Davies has entered guilty pleas in relation to the matters currently before the court.

He was remanded on conditional bail to allow for assessments and reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing. The case will return to the magistrates’ court at a later date.

No further details were released at this stage.

Crime

Criminal damage investigation after vehicle damaged in Pembroke

Published

2 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police appeal for information following incident on South Road between March 11 and March 15

POLICE are investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in Pembroke.

The damage is believed to have occurred on South Road sometime between Wednesday, March 11 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious, or who has information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by email at [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000209990.

Crime

Man sentenced after admitting possession of pepper spray and knuckleduster

Published

8 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Court hears prohibited weapons were found at Penygroes address

A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced after admitting possessing a knuckleduster and indicating a guilty plea to possessing pepper spray.

Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard that Oliver Lycett, of Bridge Street, Penygroes, was before the court on Tuesday (Apr 14) in connection with the two weapons offences.

The first charge stated that on Oct 18, 2025, Lycett possessed a knuckleduster in a private place, contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

He also faced a second charge of possessing pepper spray without the authority of the Secretary of State, an offence under the Firearms Act 1968.

The court record shows Lycett entered a guilty plea to the knuckleduster offence and an indicated guilty plea to the pepper spray offence.

District Judge M Layton imposed a community order running until Apr 13, 2027.

As part of the sentence, Lycett must complete up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity.

The court also ordered the deprivation of both weapons, meaning the knuckleduster and the pepper spray are to be forfeited.

Lycett was fined £120. He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

A collection order was made, with deductions from benefits and the financial penalty to be paid in full within 28 days.

Crime

Pembrokeshire man to stand trial accused of rape in Tenby

Published

8 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Defendant denies allegation as case is sent to Swansea Crown Court

A PEMBROKESHIRE man is due to stand trial at Swansea Crown Court accused of raping a woman in Tenby town centre.

Dean Gough, 48, of Orielton, Pembroke, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week charged with rape.

The court heard that Gough is accused of intentionally penetrating the woman’s vagina at a property in Tenby on December 7, 2022, without her consent and without reasonably believing that she was consenting.

During the hearing, Gough factually denied the allegation.

The case has now been sent to Swansea Crown Court, where trial proceedings are due to begin on May 15.

Gough was released on unconditional bail.