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Haverfordwest: John Caffrey sex trial continues at Swansea Crown Court

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11 years ago

June 17, 2015

swansea crown court PEMBROKESHIRE police officers gave a colleague a video of a man having sex with a chicken to cheer him up after a road accident, a jury heard yesterday (Jun 16).

They also gave then motorcycle cop John Caffrey videos of a man standing on a box and having intercourse with a horse, as well as one featuring a woman having sex with a cow.

Caffrey is accused of sexually assaulting a girl who said today he had made her watch the films, which he told her had been seized during operations by his colleagues in Haverfordwest.

“After he had his accident the police gave him seized videos to watch while he was recuperating,” she toldSwansea crown court.

“He was laughing, watching me watching the films. The scene involving the chicken was particularly horrific.

“I thought how cruel it was for men to get sexual gratification from something like that,” she added.

Former police officer John Caffrey leaving Swansea Crown Court

Caffrey, now aged 71, of Castle View, Simpson Cross, near Haverfordwest, is accused of sexually assaulting the girl more than 30 years ago.

She claims he once ordered her to strip naked, tied her by a belt to a door and photographed her. He is also accused of helping her to paint her nude body green.

“He was a serving police officer. I was humiliated, embarrassed and scared,” she said.

Robin Rouch, prosecuting, said the woman made a complaint to police while still a teenager but felt it had been “brushed under the carpet.”

She said, “I made a complaint. An officer typed it.”

She said that later, an older officer interviewed her and a friend who had accompanied her to the police station was told to “go home”.

“I remember being worried, because it was getting dark.”

Later, she was shown a statement that appeared to have been written by her in which she said she had “made up the allegations.”

“The statement was as if I had written it but it hadn’t been. I never heard anything more about it.”

In 2013, said Mr Rouch, the complainant finally made contact with the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). She complained about the lack of response to her original contact with the police and the IPCC triggered an investigation.

Caffrey was arrested and charged.

During police interviews, Caffrey told officers he had never touched the complainant indecently and any photographs he may have taken had not been of a sexual nature.

He denies all the charges against him and the trial continues.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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11 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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11 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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11 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.