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Man jailed after violent assault on former friend in Pembroke home

Published

5 months ago

January 26, 2026

Pembrokeshire defendant admitted ABH after victim was treated at Withybush Hospital and granted a four-year restraining order

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been jailed after forcing his way into a woman’s home and attacking her in what a judge called a “brutal and wholly unjustified” assault.

Conor Carter, 33, of Laugharne Close, Pembroke, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The court heard that Carter and the victim had known each other for more than six years, but their relationship had deteriorated. On the evening of Tuesday (Nov 12), he entered her house in Pembroke while she was asleep on a sofa.

Prosecutor Alycia Carpanini said Carter dragged the woman up by her hair and grabbed her by the throat before throwing her around the room. A number of objects were thrown during the incident, and a metal ladder was launched in her direction, smashing a chandelier-style light fitting.

The attack continued with the victim’s head being forced down and repeatedly struck against the floor, the court was told.

After Carter left, the woman attended A&E at Withybush Hospital. She was treated for a cut to her cheek and was found to have heavy bruising and swelling around her face, head and eye socket.

Carter was interviewed the next day and provided a prepared statement in which he denied assaulting the woman and denied being at the address. He later pleaded guilty to ABH. Charges alleging strangulation and the use of violence to gain entry were not pursued after his pleas were accepted.

The judge was told Carter has eight previous convictions for 13 offences, including assaults, unlawful wounding and a public order matter. He was already on a community order at the time, imposed after convictions for battery and theft in July last year.

Defence barrister Dyfed Thomas said Carter’s main mitigation was his guilty plea.

“He accepts there was a serious loss of temper and does not attempt to justify what happened,” he said, adding that Carter’s compliance with the existing community order had been good before his arrest.

Passing sentence, Judge Paul Thomas KC said: “It was a brutal and wholly unjustified attack.

“You treated her appallingly.

“Given your record and the early breach of the community order, there is no realistic prospect of rehabilitation.”

Carter was sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment for the assault. He was also re-sentenced to three months for the earlier battery and theft, to run concurrently, and the community order was revoked.

A four-year restraining order was made to protect the victim.

Conor Carter has been jailed after launching a brutal attack on his former friend. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)

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Tenby lifeboat tows yacht to safety after skipper falls ill near Caldey

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10 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A YACHT was towed back to Tenby after its skipper became unwell off Caldey Island.

Tenby’s all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch at 1:40pm on Monday (Jun 15), after the coastguard received a call from the occupants of a yacht reporting that the skipper had become ill around one mile south of Caldey Island.

The volunteer crew quickly made their way to the vessel, which had three people and a dog on board.

Once alongside, the lifeboat crew discovered that the skipper was suffering badly from seasickness and that the other two people on board were unable to sail the yacht themselves.

After a full assessment by the coxswain, it was decided that the safest course of action was to tow the yacht back to Tenby. The vessel was drifting with the tide towards Caldey Island and was also considered a potential navigational hazard to other boats.

Two lifeboat crew members were placed aboard the yacht to help set up the tow and to monitor the unwell skipper during the journey back.

After a tow of around an hour, the yacht was placed on the lifeboat mooring in the calmer waters of North Bay.

The lifeboat then returned to station, arriving back at 3:15pm.

Entertainment

Waverley marks 79th anniversary with Pembrokeshire sailings

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11 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE WORLD’S last seagoing paddle steamer will return to Pembrokeshire this week as Waverley marks the 79th anniversary of her maiden voyage.

The historic vessel will sail from Milford Haven and Tenby on Tuesday (Jun 16), with trips including a daytime cruise around Skokholm, Skomer, St Brides Bay and Ramsey Island from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

There will also be an evening sailing from Milford Haven at 5:00pm, travelling to St Govan’s Head, Caldey Island and along the Pembrokeshire coast, returning at 9:50pm.

Passengers can also join Waverley at Tenby, with sailings to Milford Haven and an evening cruise around Caldey Island and the coast.

On Wednesday (Jun 17), Waverley will make her only Fishguard visit of 2026, with an evening cruise to St David’s Head, passing Strumble Head Lighthouse, from 6:15pm to 9:15pm.

Tickets are available through Waverley Excursions.

Crime

Mid Wales peace activist arrested outside court after Palestine Action ruling

Published

12 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

MID WALES peace activist Angie Zelter was arrested outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London after holding a placard in support of Palestine Action.

The 75-year-old campaigner, from Knucklas, Powys, was detained at around 12:20pm on the steps of the court, according to Radnor Palestine Links.

The group said Ms Zelter was arrested under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 after holding a sign which read: “Saving lives is not terrorism. I support Palestine Action.”

She was taken to Charing Cross Police Station and released around two hours later, the group said.

The arrest came as the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the UK Government over its decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism legislation.

The ruling overturned an earlier High Court decision which had found the ban unlawful. The Court of Appeal held that the Government’s decision was lawful and proportionate.

Palestine Action was banned after the Home Secretary moved to proscribe the group under the Terrorism Act 2000. Supporting or inviting support for a proscribed organisation can be a criminal offence.

Radnor Palestine Links said the protest formed part of an ongoing campaign against the use of counter-terrorism laws against peaceful demonstrators.

Ms Zelter, a long-standing peace and human rights campaigner, has been arrested more than 100 times worldwide during decades of non-violent direct action. She is also known as a founder of Trident Ploughshares.

Speaking after her arrest, Ms Zelter said: “I think it’s a terrible indictment of the criminal justice system that you are charging me with terrorism for holding a peaceful sign.

“We have to uphold the most important international laws. Peaceful, disruptive protest is absolutely essential to protect democracy.”

The Metropolitan Police has been asked to confirm the circumstances of the arrest, whether Ms Zelter was formally charged, and the conditions of her release.

Photo caption: Court protest: Angie Zelter outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London holding a sign in support of Palestine Action (Pic: Radnor Palestine Links).