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Haverfordwest: Amy Rees jailed…and then released

Published

10 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.

Entertainment

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

Published

51 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PUBLIC INVITED TO LETTERSTON EVENT HOSTED BY TRANSITION BRO GWAUN

A FREE public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing is to be held at Letterston Memorial Hall on Friday, May 29.

The event, hosted by Transition Bro Gwaun, starts at 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

The screening will be introduced by Dr Sarah Beynon, of The Bug Farm, St Davids, and will be followed by a structured discussion on climate and nature risks and what they may mean for local communities.

The 50-minute film has been adapted from the National Emergency Briefing, held at Westminster Central Hall in November 2025, where more than 1,200 MPs, peers, business leaders, cultural figures, faith representatives, sports figures and media leaders gathered to hear from experts on climate and nature risks.

The briefing, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, examines the potential impact of climate and nature breakdown on food security, public health, infrastructure, the economy and national security.

Dr Beynon said: “We are in a biodiversity and climate emergency. We have destroyed over half of our wildlife. In my late father’s lifetime, we have destroyed 97% of our wildflower meadows.

“Over 80% of our habitats are in poor condition. Over 60% of our rivers are not in good health and one in five species is at risk of extinction.

“How do we want to leave this planet for future generations? Then ask yourself if you are prepared to act. If you are, the first step is to understand the issues facing us, and this film is a vital part of understanding the situation we are in so we can all step up and do something together.”

The People’s Emergency Briefing was launched nationwide in April and is now being screened in communities across the UK. Organisers say more than 300 showings have already taken place, with around 1,000 scheduled over the summer.

Further local screenings are also planned for Solva and Cardigan in June.

Transition Bro Gwaun said the Letterston event comes at a time when communities in Pembrokeshire are facing increasing pressure from severe weather, flooding, dry spells and wildfire risks.

November and December 2025 saw flooding affect many areas, with the Met Office confirming rainfall was more than 50% above average during that period.

The group said the event was not intended to be “doom and gloom”, but would also focus on practical and hopeful responses.

Henry Tufnell MP, Pembrokeshire county councillors and town and community councillors have been invited to attend.

Tom Latter, trustee at Transition Bro Gwaun, said: “TBG welcomes the opportunity to host one of many Emergency Briefing events around the UK, addressing the climate and nature crisis.

“Co-ordinated restorative action is urgently needed, and understanding of the urgency for honest commitment to resilience planning from all branches of society.”

Free tickets are available through Transition Bro Gwaun, and refreshments will be provided.

Climate

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

Published

54 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair