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Haverfordwest: Police officer struck by vehicle in Bridge Street whilst chasing suspect

Published

10 years ago

April 5, 2016

Tom Sinclair

Officers at the scene of the accident in Haverfordwest on Tuesday

EMERGENCY services have attended an incident in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest tonight (Apr 5).

The Herald understands that there was a collision between a motor vehicle and a serving police officer, who was in pursuit of a suspect in Bridge Street, in the centre of town.

A witness at the scene said that he assisted the officer by performing first aid.

Simon Henton told The Herald: “I was driving through the centre of town when I saw a woman stopped outside the hairdressers, trying to attract people’s attention.

“A boy was being chased by a police officer through town. The officer had run out of a side street and was struck by a car travelling down Bridge Street. The officer had suffered injuries to his arm and head when he struck a silver Ford Mondeo, impacting the windscreen on the driver’s side of the vehicle, causing it to shatter.

Mr Henton added: “I performed first aid on the injured officer, while we waited for the ambulance service to arrive. The officer was semi-conscious and was taken to Withybush Hospital.”

The Herald attended the scene this evening.

Police vehicles were parked at either end of Bridge Street, while officers attended people recovering items from a silver saloon car which come to halt near the Mountain Warehouse store.

A spokesperson for the police said: “We are investigating following a Road Traffic Collision in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest at approx. 6.35pm. A male police officer, who was on duty and in uniform, was in collision with a silver Ford Mondeo car, after he came out of an alleyway on foot. He has been conveyed to Withybush hospital by ambulance, where the extent of his injuries are yet to be determined, but not believed to be life threatening.

“His colleagues are understandably upset, and are supporting him and his family at this time. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them on 101.

On Wednesday the police issued a further statement saying: “Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that the on duty male police officer injured following a collision with a car in Bridge Street remains in hospital this morning. His injuries are not life threatening, and he is comfortable whilst further examinations are undertaken. Dyfed-Powys Police and all his friends and colleagues wish him a speedy recovery, and will continue to fully support him and his family. We would like to thank the public for all the good wishes received for him overnight, and the support shown following this distressing experience.”

Police respond to Bridge Street incident (Pic: Herald)

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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

Published

7 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

Published

7 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.