Crime

Neighbour stalker sentenced after victim says she lived in constant anxiety

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6 seconds ago

April 28, 2026

RESTRAINING ORDER IMPOSED

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been made subject to a restraining order after stalking a woman who lived in the same block of flats.

Steven Delahuntey, 54, of The Whitehouse, Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, was convicted after trial of stalking the woman between January 17 and February 6.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that Delahuntey had contacted Dyfed-Powys Police on several occasions in an attempt to carry out welfare checks on the victim. He also turned up at her address and sent her numerous unwanted messages.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the woman said Delahuntey had initially appeared friendly.

“Initially he appeared nice and would talk to me about general things,” she said.

“But then he told me not to contact him again. I don’t know why he said this as we’d never been in a relationship. He was also critical of me, but I don’t know why as I’ve never done anything wrong.”

The victim said Delahuntey told her to grow up and warned her not to get involved with “bad people”.

“This made me feel bad as I began to realise that he may not be quite as he portrayed himself to be,” she said.

“I’m not afraid of him but I’m constantly anxious about him being unpredictable. I just want him to leave me alone.”

Delahuntey was convicted at trial before Haverfordwest magistrates on Monday, March 30, and returned to court this week for sentence.

Mitigating, solicitor Peter Tarr said Delahuntey suffered from anxiety and depression following difficult childhood experiences.

“These transitioned into his adulthood and have had a big impact on him,” he said.

Mr Tarr said there had been no further contact between Delahuntey and the victim, despite them living in the same block of flats.

“There have been no further issues and he’s actively trying to find new accommodation, but he’s struggling,” he said.

After considering a probation report, magistrates sentenced Delahuntey to a 24-month community order.

He must complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement.

He was also fined £180 and ordered to pay £650 prosecution costs and a £114 court surcharge.

A two-year restraining order was imposed, preventing Delahuntey from having any direct or indirect contact with the victim.

Crime

Three prisoners accused of refusing to give police phone PIN codes

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6 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

FOUR DEFENDANTS WILL APPEAR AT SWANSEA CROWN COURT NEXT MONTH

THREE prisoners have been charged with failing to disclose the PIN codes to their mobile phones after being remanded in custody on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs.

Ahmed Al-Farraji, 25, Leon Haines, 26, and Kalum Haines, 22, are each accused of failing to comply with a Section 49 notice after allegedly refusing to provide the codes when asked to do so by police officers.

A fourth defendant, Mili Davies-Blewett, 26, faces an identical charge following her arrest on February 27.

All four defendants appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

Al-Farraji and Davies-Blewett both denied the charge. No pleas were entered by Leon Haines or Kalum Haines.

Magistrates declined jurisdiction due to the seriousness of the case, and the matter will now proceed to Swansea Crown Court on May 18.

Davies-Blewett, of Tan y Bryn, Burry Port, was released on unconditional bail.

Al-Farraji, Leon Haines and Kalum Haines were remanded in custody.

Crime

Police launch arson investigation after Haverfordwest fire

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2 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Tom Sinclair

CCTV APPEAL ISSUED

POLICE have launched an arson investigation after a derelict building was destroyed in a major overnight fire in Haverfordwest.

Emergency services were called to Snowdrop Lane at around 11:20pm on Monday (Apr 27), after flames broke out at a two-storey derelict commercial property.

As previously reported by The Herald, residents were told to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed as smoke spread across the area.

Fire crews from Haverfordwest and Milford Haven attended, along with specialist appliances including a turntable ladder and water bowser. Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours before leaving shortly after 2:00am on Tuesday morning.

Dyfed-Powys Police has now confirmed that local officers are investigating the incident as arson.

A police spokesperson said officers are appealing for anyone with information, Ring doorbell footage, or CCTV which could help the investigation to come forward.

Police will remain in the street today carrying out door-to-door crime enquiries.

No injuries have been reported.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, email [email protected], send a direct message on social media, or call 101.

Quote reference: DP-20260427-508.

Crime

Man who assaulted woman remanded after failing to attend court

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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

Court Reporter

A 50-YEAR-OLD man of no fixed abode has been remanded in custody after admitting failing to surrender to court bail.

Michael Sudbury, whose address was listed as no fixed abode, Llangunnor Road, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 23) following the execution of a bench warrant.

Sudbury admitted failing without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 20), having previously been released on bail at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on March 30.

The court also dealt with a common assault matter. Sudbury had denied assaulting the female in Haverfordwest on October 22, 2025, but was found guilty on Monday (Apr 20).

Magistrates Mr S Weatherall, Mr C Rees and Mr J Ross committed Sudbury to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody on the basis that inquiries are needed and to determine the most suitable way of dealing with the case. The court recorded bail exceptions including a likelihood of further offending and a risk of causing injury or fear of injury to an associated person.

A pre-sentence report was ordered and a victim personal statement is expected to be presented to the court.

Sudbury will next appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, May 7, at 9:00am.