Police enquiries ongoing after incident in Castle Square

A MAN has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault of a child in Haverfordwest town centre.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to Castle Square at around 2:00pm on Tuesday (Apr 7).

The force said a 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence against a child and has since been released on conditional bail.

The child’s grandfather told The Pembrokeshire Herald that he saw what he believed to be inappropriate contact between the man and the child before members of the public intervened.

Dyfed-Powys Police said enquiries are ongoing.

A police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of an alleged sexual assault of a child in Castle Square, Haverfordwest at around 2pm on Tuesday, April 7.

“A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence against a child and has since been released on conditional bail.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

MP says community will be deeply shocked by events at railway station

HENRY TUFNELL MP has said he is deeply saddened by the stabbing of four young people in Tenby and has offered support to those affected.

Responding to the incident at Tenby railway station on Tuesday night (Apr 7), the MP said his thoughts and prayers were with the friends and families of those involved.

Mr Tufnell said the wider community would be shocked by the events, which saw four youths suffer stab wounds during serious disorder at the station.

He also praised the emergency services who responded to the incident.

In a statement, Mr Tufnell said: “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the events last night in Tenby, resulting in the stabbings of four young people. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those involved.

“I know our community will be deeply shocked by these events, but we are all so grateful for the vital services of the emergency first responders on the scene.

“I will be providing support in any way I can, and I encourage anyone affected to contact me.”

In his last day in office before campaigning begins for the Senedd election, Samuel Kurtz MS also responded to the stabbings, describing the news as “truly shocking and deeply upsetting”.

The Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Senedd Member said his thoughts were with the victims, their families and everyone affected by the incident.

He also thanked the emergency services for their swift response and ongoing work at the scene.

In a statement, Mr Kurtz said: “Some truly shocking and deeply upsetting news coming out of Tenby. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

“I also want to extend sincere thanks to the emergency services for their swift response and continued dedication in such difficult circumstances.

“There must be zero tolerance for knife crime. This kind of violence has no place in our communities and cannot be accepted under any circumstances. Those responsible must face the full force of the law.

“We all deserve to feel safe where we live.”

British Transport Police are leading the investigation following the disorder at around 9:50pm. A 16-year-old youth and a 19-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.

British Transport Police lead investigation after serious disorder involving group of youths

FOUR youths suffered stab wounds during a major incident at Tenby railway station on Tuesday night (Apr 7), police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to reports of serious disorder involving a group of youths at around 9:50pm. The Herald was at the scene as a major response unfolded, with at least four ambulances and around 15 police cars and vans sent to the area.

Video circulating on social media appeared to show a number of children involved in a fracas on the railway platform. In footage seen by The Herald, at least one youth could be heard saying he had been stabbed.

In a statement issued shortly after midnight, a Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police were called to reports of serious disorder involving a group of youths at Tenby train station at approx. 9.50pm this evening (Tuesday, April 7). During the incident, an individual was in possession of a knife, which resulted in four youths sustaining stab wounds.”

Police said all injuries are currently assessed as non-life-threatening and those affected are receiving appropriate medical treatment.

Officers attended the scene promptly and a 16-year-old youth and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. Both remain in police custody.

Dyfed-Powys Police said British Transport Police have primacy for the incident and are leading enquiries.

The force added that the incident has now been brought under control and that the scene is secure. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help the enquiry is asked to contact British Transport Police online, call 0800 40 50 40, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.