News
Investigation following cat abandonment
THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned in Milford Haven. The white and grey female cat was found in the car park of All Pets Vet Care at Milford Marina, Milford Haven, on Tuesday afternoon (Jan 13) at around 2.25pm. A customer who came out of the veterinary surgery found her and alerted the vets who gave her a health check and other treatment for fleas.
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben was called and is now investigating the abandonment. The cat has been named Cupcake. He said: “I am following up some lines of enquiries which have included looking at various CCTV cameras. “In the footage I can see a man approximately 5ft 10 inches tall with dark hair wearing dark clothing and white trainers, along with a blonde haired woman approximately 5ft 4 inches tall who was wearing a green parker type jacket with white trainers.
“They walk from the Hakin area with the cat in a new cat basket and then leave the cat outside the vets at 2.20pm. This couple then head towards Hamilton Terrace.” Inspector Hogben is now looking to speak to the couple in connection with the incident. He said: “If anyone has information please can they call the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018. “It was getting cold on Tuesday afternoon and the cat is lucky that she was found so soon. “It’s sad all round. It’s sad for the owners to find themselves in that situation, but also for the cat, she’s lovely and will make a smashing pet.”
Crime
Man sent to Crown Court over strangulation and assault allegations in Pembroke Dock
A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to the Crown Court to face multiple charges including intentional strangulation following an alleged incident in Pembroke Dock.
Fazlur Rahman, aged 46, of Lewis Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16).
The court heard he faces three allegations arising from an incident on February 13, 2026, at an address in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock.
The charges include intentional strangulation of a female, assault by beating, and racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, relating to words allegedly directed towards a police officer.
No pleas were entered at this stage.
Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Rahman was granted conditional bail. His bail conditions include not contacting the complainant directly or indirectly and not entering Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock. The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent further offending, avoid interference with witnesses and ensure his attendance at court.
The next hearing, a plea and trial preparation hearing, is listed at Swansea Crown Court on March 20 at 9:00am.
Crime
Man remanded in custody over Tenby grievous bodily harm allegation
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm following an alleged incident in Tenby.
Lewis Thompson-Gill, aged 35, of Worcester Road, Little Witley, Worcestershire, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for a mention hearing.
The court heard he is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on a woman on or about December 28, 2025, in Tenby. The allegation is contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
No plea was entered.
Magistrates remanded Thompson-Gill in custody. The court was told bail was refused due to concerns he was likely to offend, could cause injury or fear of injury to an associated person, and might interfere with witnesses or obstruct the course of justice. Previous record and character were also cited.
The matter was adjourned for a further mention hearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 23 at 10:00am, which is expected to take place via live video link.
A custody time limit has been set to expire on April 13, 2026. A trial is provisionally listed for March 2 at 2:00pm, with an estimated duration of two hours and 30 minutes.
Crime
Fraud charge for Pembroke Dock man adjourned for trial
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Pembroke Dock has appeared before magistrates charged with fraud by false representation.
Alfie Shelley, aged 26, of Market Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for his first hearing.
The court heard the allegation relates to an incident on April 19, 2025, at an address in Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, where it is alleged Shelley dishonestly made a false representation intending to cause loss to Neil Hiatt or expose him to a risk of loss.
The charge is brought under sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.
No plea was entered at this stage.
Shelley was granted conditional bail. As part of his bail conditions, he must not contact Neil Hiatt or Ellie Hiatt directly or indirectly.
The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent interference with witnesses and to ensure the course of justice is not obstructed.
The case was adjourned for trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, March 26 at 12:00pm.
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