Crime
Dyfed-Powys police chief responds to reform plans
Neighbourhood policing priority
DYFED-POWYS POLICE Chief Constable Ifan Charles has responded to sweeping reform proposals outlined by the UK Government, as ministers signal significant changes to how policing operates across England and Wales.
The statement follows an announcement in the House of Commons by Shabana Mahmood, who set out plans aimed at reshaping policing to meet changing patterns of crime and rapid advances in technology.

Chief Constable Charles said police leaders were united in calling for “bold and ambitious reform” that delivers a world-class service for communities, officers, staff and volunteers.
He stressed that the focus of Dyfed-Powys Police would remain firmly on victims of crime and the communities the force serves, adding that it would be “business as usual” for now across the force area.
“Crime is changing, technology is evolving, and we need to be set up in the best possible way to tackle crime in the modern world,” he said.
The Chief Constable also underlined the importance of maintaining strong neighbourhood policing while ensuring forces are equipped to respond to national threats, particularly within the large and diverse Dyfed-Powys policing area.
“I am committed to doing my utmost to ensure any changes to policing are right for the people of Dyfed and Powys,” he said. “Together with my fellow Chief Constables in Wales, we will continue to deliver the best possible service to Welsh communities.”
Further details of the proposed reforms are expected to emerge in the coming weeks, with Welsh forces closely monitoring how any changes may be implemented at a local level.
Crime
‘Knife attack’ at Spittal property leaves man in hospital
POLICE have arrested a woman following what is being described as a ‘knife attack’ at a property in Spittal on Monday night (Mar 10).
Emergency services were called to the domestic incident shortly before 8:30pm after the ambulance service requested assistance from Dyfed-Powys Police.
Officers and paramedics attended the property where a man and a woman were both found with injuries. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and assaulting an emergency worker. She remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
Witnesses reported seeing police and ambulance crews at the property during the evening, prompting concern among local residents about what had happened.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that officers remain at the scene while investigations are ongoing.
A spokesperson said there is no ongoing risk to the wider community and described the incident as isolated.
Crime
Driver caught with three illegal drugs in system on way to MOT test
Tenby stop check revealed cocaine and cannabis in motorist’s blood
ATTEMPTS to take his vehicle for its annual MOT has backfired after the vehicle’s owner was found to be driving with a cocktail of illegal drugs in his system.
Bradley Bostock, 27, was stopped by officers on December 16 as he drove his Ford Fiesta along Heywood Lane, Tenby.
But further investigations by officers confirmed he had 108 mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system together with 17 mcg of cocaine and 2.4 mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. The legal limits are 50, 10 and 2 respectively.
“There’s no detail of the rationale behind why he was stopped, but three drugs were noted in his blood,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan when Bostock appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
Bostock pleaded guilty to three charges of drug driving and was represented in court by Jess Hill.
“He was taking his vehicle to Tenby for an MOT that day but was stopped by officers for a stop check,” she said.
“He’s from Yorkshire and often feels isolated here as he has no family and uses drugs to help deal with his loneliness.”
Bostock, of Corston Cottages, Axton Hill, Pembroke was sentenced to a 12 month community order during which he must complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 90 hours of unpaid work.
He was disqualified from driving for 17 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Father-of-three ordered to pay for bus stop damage after drinking binge
Blood trail led police from damaged shelter to defendant’s home
A FATHER-OF-THREE had admitted carrying out over £500 worth of damage to a bus stop after a drinking binge in Milford town centre.
A blood trail led officers from the bus stop to Hawthorn Way, to the home of Hayden Dimond.
This week Dimond, 31, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates where he admitted the criminal damage offence.
Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan informed magistrates that the damage caused to the bus stop totalled £530.60.
“The defendant accepted responsibility in his police interview and pointed them in the direction of the damaged bus stop,” Diamond’s solicitor, Jess Hill, informed the Bench.
“At the time he was highly intoxicated and acted upon impulse.
“He had problems with binge drinking but now rarely consumes alcohol, but whenever he does, it’s monitored so he remains on an acceptable level.”
“What happened that night was not intentional.”
Dimond, Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, was ordered to pay £530 compensation to Pembrokeshire County Council and was fined £40. He must also pay £85 court costs and a £16 surcharge.
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