A MAN has been jailed after admitting a series of offences including intentional strangulation, assaulting a police officer and assault by beating.

Darren Claypole, aged 52, of no fixed abode, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 16).

The court heard that Claypole admitted intentionally strangling a woman during an incident earlier this year.

He also pleaded guilty to assault by beating and assaulting a police constable in the execution of their duty.

The offences were committed across separate incidents, with the court hearing details of repeated offending.

Claypole entered guilty pleas before magistrates Dr R Talbot-English, S Ley and A Smith.

He was sentenced to an immediate term of imprisonment.

The court also imposed a restraining order to protect the complainant and ordered him to pay a victim surcharge.

Magistrates said the offences were serious, particularly the strangulation allegation, which Parliament has recognised as a significant indicator of escalating domestic violence.

A MAN has appeared in court accused of a string of shop thefts and damaging electronic monitoring equipment.

Scott Cowdery, aged 33, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 16).

The court heard that Cowdery is accused of stealing a range of items from Tesco stores in Pembrokeshire, including alcohol, meat and a television, with the total value running into hundreds of pounds.

He is alleged to have committed multiple thefts on different dates.

Cowdery also faces allegations of criminal damage relating to electronic monitoring equipment, including damaging alcohol monitoring or tagging devices.

The case came before magistrates Dr R Talbot-English, S Ley and A Smith.

The matter was adjourned for further proceedings.

The court heard details of previous offending would form part of the case considerations as proceedings continue.

Cowdery is due to appear again before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on a date set by the court.

A MAN has been banned from the roads after admitting drink-driving and careless driving in Pembrokeshire.

Simon Bowley, aged 62, of Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 16).

The court heard that Bowley was stopped while driving on the B4320 between Angle and the Speculation Inn, where concerns were raised about the manner of his driving.

A breath test later showed he had 50 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.

Bowley pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in his breath exceeded the prescribed limit.

He also admitted driving without due care and attention.

The case was heard before magistrates Dr R Talbot-English, S Ley and A Smith.

Bowley was disqualified from driving following his guilty plea.

The court also imposed financial penalties, including prosecution costs and a victim surcharge.

Magistrates noted that drink-driving remains a serious offence, with motorists placing both themselves and other road users at risk when driving after consuming alcohol.