A PEMBROKE DOCK man has admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on two separate occasions.

Jack Thomas, aged 23, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8).

Thomas admitted breaching an order made by Swansea Crown Court on June 5, 2023.

The court heard that on March 23, 2026, at Pembroke Dock, Thomas used a profile name on social media which had not been approved by police before its use.

He also admitted a second breach on April 22, 2026, when he deleted a message from Facebook Messenger.

Both actions were prohibited under the terms of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Magistrates adjourned the case for the preparation of an all-options pre-sentence report.

Thomas was granted unconditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 29, at 10:00am.

A TENBY man who was caught with a hunting knife at Withybush Hospital has been handed a community order.

Sion Williams, aged 50, of Flat 2, St Stephens, The Croft, Tenby, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8) for sentence.

Williams had denied possessing a knife blade or sharply pointed article in a public place, but was found guilty after trial on May 18.

The court heard that on December 13, 2025, Williams had a hunting knife with him at Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, without good reason or lawful authority.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until June 7, 2027.

Williams must complete 75 hours of unpaid work and take part in up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity.

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

The hunting knife was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

CREST HOTEL GROUP says it is investigating safeguarding concerns after staff at the Imperial Hotel in Tenby raised alarm over a senior employee who they say has a conviction linked to indecent images of children.

The Herald understands concerns were raised internally after staff became aware that a senior member of the hotel group’s guest experience team was alleged to be a convicted sex offender and subject to safeguarding restrictions.

The Imperial Hotel, on The Paragon, is one of Tenby’s best-known seafront hotels and regularly welcomes families and children.

Staff concern

A source at the hotel, who asked not to be named, told The Herald that employees were deeply worried after becoming aware of the man’s background.

The source said staff had raised safeguarding concerns because children and families are regularly present at the hotel.

They also alleged that, during a staff meeting after concerns were raised, management said they were aware of the matter, stood by the employee, and did not believe he presented a risk.

The Herald has not been able to independently verify everything said at that meeting, but has put the allegations directly to Crest Hotels Group.

Company response

A solicitor acting for Crest Hotels Group confirmed the company was aware of the safeguarding concerns raised.

Minesh Patel, of Keystone Law, said: “Our client considers the safety of its guests and employees of paramount importance and have appropriate safeguards, supervision and risk management oversight in place.

“Our client will be investigating the allegations and at this stage have no reason to suspect the safety of their guests, visitors or employees has been compromised.”

He added that, as the matter related to an individual employee, it would not be appropriate for the company to comment further on confidential employment matters.

Crest Hotels Group also asked The Herald to refrain from publishing “speculation or unsubstantiated facts”.

Public interest

The Herald is not naming the individual at this stage while further checks are carried out.

However, the case raises clear questions about safeguarding, transparency, risk assessments, and the reassurance given to staff working in a family hotel environment.

Crest Hotels Group’s own website lists a Group Director of Guest Experience role among its senior team, describing the role as one which shapes “every moment of a guest’s journey”.

The company has not denied that safeguarding concerns were raised by staff.

Nor has it denied that it is investigating allegations involving an employee.

The Herald has asked Dyfed-Powys Police and Pembrokeshire County Council whether any safeguarding concerns have been reported to them.

More follows.