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Haverfordwest: Amy Rees jailed…and then released

Published

9 years ago

June 22, 2016

Swansea Crown Court

A HAVERFORDWEST woman who stabbed a woman she was in a relationship with and ended up being Tasered by police has been jailed for nine months today.

But 22-year-old Amy Rees was told she would be released immediately because of the time she had spent in jail waiting to be sentenced.

Rees, who stays at a women’s refuge in Haverfordwest when not in jail, admitted assaulting Ceri Elizabeth Lee causing her actual bodily harm, criminal damage, possessing a sharp article in a public place and possessing a small amount of ecstasy.

Stephen Rees, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday (Apri 22) how a row developed between the two women at Miss Lee’s home in Goodwick on January 30.

Rees thought she was texting a former partner and grabbed hold of her mobile telephone before throwing it against a wall in the living room and smashing it.

Rees then took hold of a large two pronged kitchen fork and told Miss Lee, “I’m going to kill you. Your kids will find you dead on the sofa.”

But instead of attacking Miss Lee Rees began stabbing her own hand.

Miss Lee left to get help from a neighbour, but without success. When she returned Rees pushed her against a wall and stabbed her in the leg with the fork.

Rees then left, but told Miss Lee, “Don’t think this is over. I’m coming back to kill you.”

Mr Rees said Rees then sent a text message to a friend, Joshua Stephens, in which she again said she would kill Miss Lee.

Mr Stephens then telephoned Rees and was still on the telephone when police officers arrived.

WPC Eleri Rees took over the conversation and persuaded Rees to meet her in a Tesco car park.

When they met the officer tasered Rees to prevent her from stabbing herself.

Mr Rees said Rees already had a long record for violence, which included eight assaults on police officers.

Her barrister, Carina Hughes, said she accepted her relationship with Miss Lee was now over.

Rees, she said, had had difficulties with drugs and alcohol but was trying to overcome them.

The Judge, Mr Justice Knowles, said Rees’ behaviour could have had very serious consequences.

But he wished her good luck in her fight against drugs and alcohol.

Mr Justice Knowles also issued a restraining order banning Rees was going to Goodwick or contacting Miss Lee.

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

6 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

6 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.