Crime
Man found guilty of having knives at Withybush hospital
Tenby man to be sentenced next month after being convicted of possessing a hunting knife and lock knife in public
A TENBY man has been found guilty of possessing knives at Withybush General Hospital.
Sion Williams, of The Croft, Tenby, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 18).
He had denied two charges of possessing a bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place.
The court heard the offences happened at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Saturday (Dec 13), when Williams had a hunting knife and a lock knife with him without good reason or lawful authority.
Williams had entered not guilty pleas in January, but was found guilty following Monday’s hearing.
He was granted unconditional bail and will return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday, June 8.
Magistrates ordered him to attend the next hearing.
Crime
Man in critical condition after serious assault in New Quay
A 20-YEAR-OLD man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being seriously assaulted in New Quay.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened at around 12:51am on Saturday (July 4) in Margaret Street, leading to Uplands Square.
The victim suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.
Police said enquiries are progressing, led by CID and the Major Crime Team. A visible police presence is expected to remain in the area over the coming days.
Officers are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward.
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.
Quote reference: DP-20260704-028.
Crime
Man charged with attempted murder after A44 collision near Aberystwyth
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following a single-vehicle collision on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, June 30.
Owen Rhys-Jones, of Dol-y-Bont, Aberystwyth, has been charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, and controlling and coercive behaviour.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before court.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and are asking anyone who was in the Capel Bangor area at around 8.50pm on Tuesday, June 30, to come forward.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a disturbance in or around Capel Bangor, or who may have phone, video or dashcam footage of the incident.
Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police through the force’s dedicated online portal.
The force said: “We would like to thank the local community for their support while officers have carried out extensive enquiries, and to those who have supported our investigation so far.”
Crime
Man sent to Crown Court over alleged Cardigan cocaine and cannabis supply
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to Crown Court to face a series of alleged drug supply offences in Cardigan.
Harrison Casey, of Harebell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jul 2).
He faces six charges relating to alleged offences at Bridge Street, Cardigan, between April 7 and April 24, 2023.
The charges include being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a Class A drug, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, a Class B drug.
Casey is also accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply, possessing tetrahydrocannabinol with intent to supply, being concerned in an offer to supply THC edibles, and possessing flualpazolam, a Class C drug.
There were no pleas to the charges at this stage.
Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under Section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Casey was granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on August 3 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
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