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Salmon launches election campaign

Published

10 years ago

April 28, 2016

Tom Sinclair

Launch: Christopher Salmon launches his manifesto

CHRISTOPHER Salmon has launched his campaign for reelection as Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner – with a visit to charitable housing association.

Staff told of their work to support victims and shared case studies showing the impact of abuse on families.

“I am holding my launch here today, with Hafan Cymru, because I want to highlight how domestic abuse destroys lives where they should be safest – in the home”, he said.

One example involved a mother of three children who suffered physical, mental and financial abuse. Hafan Cymru offered her refuge and, with other support agencies, helped her rebuild her and her children’s lives.

“I want to pay tribute to all organisations who work in this difficult field”, Mr Salmon said. “I have increased support for victims but I want to go further. We cannot leave it to the police alone to confront this issue. I want to tackle offenders and break the cycle of abuse. Everyone has a role to play – health, education, social services, the third sector and the police. And, of course, the public. That is why I am launching my campaign here.”

Ann Sherwood, Head of Business Development from Hafan Cymru said: “We were delighted to host Christopher Salmon and to hear his manifesto commitment to tackling Domestic Abuse. We have to start talking more openly and honestly about the causes and impact of abuse and violence within relationships. We want to see an emphasis upon prevention as well as an increase in funding from statutory agencies for support to victims.”

Mr Salmon pledged a volunteer Special Constable, with full police powers, for every town, village and community which wants one as part of his drive for “Safer Communities.”

“Local officers are the eyes and ears of the police, and the backbone of their communities”, he said. “It’s the return of the village bobby in a modern form, if you like, and I want to see more of them on our streets over the next four years.

“Thanks to my decisions we have more officers spending more time on our streets every day. Crime and anti-social behaviour have fallen further and faster than anywhere else in Wales. And I have cut local taxes. I want to build on that.”

Mr Salmon said the choice at the election on May 5 was now clear. “It is a choice between my positive plan for our safety or my opponents’ griping and opportunism. I have not heard a positive suggestion from any of them.

“If you want safer communities and lower bills, vote for Christopher Salmon as your first choice for Police and Crime Commissioner on May 5”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

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12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.