Blood test showed THC level nearly five times the legal limit after erratic driving stop

A 21-YEAR-OLD Milford Haven motorist has been banned from the roads after being caught driving with cannabis in his system.

Wayne Armstrong was stopped by police on October 17 while driving a Skoda Kamiq along Woodland Drive, Milford Haven, after officers observed what was described in court as erratic driving.

A roadside saliva test proved positive for cannabis, and subsequent blood analysis revealed 9.8 micrograms of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per litre of blood — almost five times the legal limit of 2 micrograms.

Defence solicitor Michael Kelleher told the court his client had been driving for much of the night after becoming upset following a recent relationship breakdown.

He added that Armstrong had since taken police advice following his arrest and referred himself to the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service for support.

Armstrong, of Richard John Road, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to drug-driving when he appeared before magistrates.

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £120, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.

A TEENAGER from Neyland has been given a community order after admitting assaulting a police officer at Withybush Hospital.

Luke Davies, aged 18, of Springfield Avenue, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for sentencing.

The court heard that on July 9, 2025, at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, Davies assaulted PC Elliot Jamie Williams while the officer was acting in the execution of his duty. The offence is contrary to section 89(1) of the Police Act 1996.

Davies had previously pleaded guilty to the charge on January 6, 2026.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until August 15, 2027. The order includes participation in drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment programmes for six months, both to be carried out as directed by probation, along with regular court reviews.

He must also complete up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity requirements.

Davies was ordered to pay £200 compensation and £85 prosecution costs.

The case will return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for review on March 16 at 10:00am.

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.