CCTV APPEAL ISSUED

POLICE have launched an arson investigation after a derelict building was destroyed in a major overnight fire in Haverfordwest.

Emergency services were called to Snowdrop Lane at around 11:20pm on Monday (Apr 27), after flames broke out at a two-storey derelict commercial property.

As previously reported by The Herald, residents were told to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed as smoke spread across the area.

Fire crews from Haverfordwest and Milford Haven attended, along with specialist appliances including a turntable ladder and water bowser. Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours before leaving shortly after 2:00am on Tuesday morning.

Dyfed-Powys Police has now confirmed that local officers are investigating the incident as arson.

A police spokesperson said officers are appealing for anyone with information, Ring doorbell footage, or CCTV which could help the investigation to come forward.

Police will remain in the street today carrying out door-to-door crime enquiries.

No injuries have been reported.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, email [email protected], send a direct message on social media, or call 101.

Quote reference: DP-20260427-508.

A 50-YEAR-OLD man of no fixed abode has been remanded in custody after admitting failing to surrender to court bail.

Michael Sudbury, whose address was listed as no fixed abode, Llangunnor Road, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 23) following the execution of a bench warrant.

Sudbury admitted failing without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 20), having previously been released on bail at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on March 30.

The court also dealt with a common assault matter. Sudbury had denied assaulting the female in Haverfordwest on October 22, 2025, but was found guilty on Monday (Apr 20).

Magistrates Mr S Weatherall, Mr C Rees and Mr J Ross committed Sudbury to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody on the basis that inquiries are needed and to determine the most suitable way of dealing with the case. The court recorded bail exceptions including a likelihood of further offending and a risk of causing injury or fear of injury to an associated person.

A pre-sentence report was ordered and a victim personal statement is expected to be presented to the court.

Sudbury will next appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, May 7, at 9:00am.

A HAKIN resident has been ordered to pay £1,330 after repeatedly breaching a community protection notice over loud music, shouting and intimidation.

Tania Evans, aged 47, of James Street, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Apr 23), where guilty pleas were entered to six offences.

The court heard that Evans had been issued with a community protection notice requiring behaviour at the property not to have an unreasonable and detrimental effect on people living nearby.

However, the notice was breached on six separate dates: October 28, December 3, December 9, December 23, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

The breaches involved excessive and persistent loud music, abusive or excessive shouting, and the use of intimidation by Evans or visitors to the property.

One of the later breaches stated that Evans failed to ensure that people at the property did not act in a way likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress through amplified music, shouting or intimidation in the local area.

Magistrates fined Evans £162 for each of the first three offences. No separate penalty was imposed for the remaining three matters, but the guilty pleas were taken into account.

Evans was also ordered to pay a £194 victim surcharge and £650 costs, bringing the total to £1,330.

A collection order was made, with the court noting that deductions from benefits could be used if necessary.

The full amount must be paid by May 20.

Speaking after the case, Nathan Miles, Public Protection Manager at Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “This is the first time that this joint approach to tackling ASB between PCC and ateb has resulted in court action.

“Hopefully this will provide some respite for the local community who have had to
endure ongoing noise from this address and the impacts on their lives such as sleep
loss, stress and anxiety.

“PCC and partners will not hesitate to prosecute where the community is impacted
by ASB and continues despite warnings.”