Crime

Man jailed after breaching restraining order at Tenby glamping site

Published

2 months ago

March 8, 2026

Ex-partner called 999 on Christmas Day before police found defendant hiding near bin store

A MAN who ignored a restraining order protecting his former partner was jailed after being found hiding at a Pembrokeshire glamping site following a Christmas Day 999 call.

Darren Sudbury’s ex-partner had been granted a restraining order in 2024 after he was convicted of assaulting her.

Swansea Crown Court heard that Dyfed-Powys Police were alerted after the woman phoned the ambulance service at around 5:30pm on Christmas Day, claiming Sudbury had attacked her.

The pair, both from the Manchester area, had travelled to west Wales and were staying at a glamping site near Tenby for the festive period. Prosecutor Alycia Carpanini told the court the couple had previously been in what she described as an “on-off relationship”.

Officers located Sudbury the following morning at around 9:15am after spotting him “peering out” from a bin storage area at the site.

When he was arrested, police found a bag of cocaine in his jacket pocket. Two additional bags of the Class A drug were recovered after Sudbury discarded them behind him.

The 37-year-old, of Southgate Road, Chadderton, Oldham, admitted harassment by breaching a restraining order and possession of a Class A drug.

The court was told Sudbury has a lengthy criminal record, with 20 previous convictions for 54 offences. These include assault occasioning actual bodily harm against the same former partner in 2024 and a previous breach of the restraining order imposed for her protection.

He also has a history of failing to comply with court orders.

Defending, David Singh said his client accepted responsibility and had entered guilty pleas at the earliest opportunity.

Mr Singh told the court Sudbury had spent time in custody where he had completed a number of drug rehabilitation programmes.

“He has been drug-free during that period,” he said.

Recorder Simon Stephenson told the defendant that court orders must always be followed.

“It doesn’t matter whether your ex-partner is willing to see you,” he said. “Court orders must be obeyed.”

Sudbury was sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment. The judge also ordered that a community order he is currently serving will continue.

Sudbury had denied a further charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. However, prosecutors offered no evidence on that count after the complainant did not engage with the Crown Prosecution Service, and a not guilty verdict was entered.

Crime

Man appears in court charged over death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer

Published

7 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

FAMILY WATCHED FROM PUBLIC GALLERY AS CASE SENT TO CROWN COURT

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has appeared before magistrates charged with causing the death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer Tim Minett by dangerous driving.

Mr Minett was riding a Blood Bike Wales Honda motorcycle on the afternoon of July 2, 2025, when it was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Crafter van on the A478 between Glandycross and Blaenffos.

He had been transporting blood supplies for the NHS at the time.

This week the van’s driver, Roger King, 57, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with causing Mr Minett’s death by dangerous driving.

King stood in the dock to confirm his name, age and address as members of Mr Minett’s family watched from the public gallery.

Magistrates were told that, due to the seriousness of the allegation, the case can only be dealt with at the Crown Court.

Proceedings will continue at Swansea Crown Court on May 29.

King was released on unconditional bail until that date.c

Crime

Man breached restraining order by entering woman’s home

Published

8 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

COURT HEARS APPLICATION MADE TO DISCHARGE ORDER

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been sentenced after being found inside a woman’s home despite being banned from contacting her.

Peter Bromley, 51, of Parc y Chwarel, Fishguard, was made subject to a restraining order by Haverfordwest magistrates on February 26.

The order prevented him from having any direct or indirect contact with Rhiannon Bowen.

But on April 8, police received a call claiming Bromley was present at Ms Bowen’s address in Fishguard.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that when officers arrived at the property, Ms Bowen initially denied that Bromley was there.

However, when officers gained access to the property, they found Bromley inside the kitchen.

This week Bromley pleaded guilty to breaching the restraining order.

He was legally represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who told magistrates that Ms Bowen had recently begun proceedings to have the restraining order removed and discharged.

“Considerable progress has been made by the defendant in various areas of his life,” said Mr Lloyd.

Bromley was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and an £80 surcharge.

He must also complete a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement.

Crime

Drink-driver hit bicycle and failed to stop

Published

8 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

SENTENCE ADJOURNED FOR PROBATION REPORT

A 23-YEAR-old motorist has been given an interim driving ban after admitting he was over the drink-drive limit when he damaged a bicycle in a collision.

Ajay Mathias was driving his Ford Fiesta along the A478 at Allensbank on April 8 when he collided with the bicycle.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that subsequent breath tests showed Mathias had 44 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Mathias, of Min y Llan, Letterston, appeared before magistrates this week where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and failing to stop after a road accident.

Sentencing was adjourned until April 30, when magistrates will consider a probation report.

Mathias was released on unconditional bail until that date.