Woman threatened her mother and sister with knife

Published

9 years ago

October 10, 2016

swansea-crown-court A WOMAN who tormented her mother and sister at their home in Puncheston has been jailed for 16 months.

Rhiannon Morris, aged 21, had been under a restraining order banning her from contacting Myfanwy and Gemma Morris.

But she went to their home in Park Avenue and frightened them so much they barricaded themselves in a bedroom.

Swansea Crown Court heard that at the time Morris, of no fixed address, was also on licence from prison for a previous breach of the order.

Kevin Jones, prosecuting, said Morris had made threats to the women and at one stage said she would burn down the house.

After she picked up a kitchen knife with a 12 inch blade they fled upstairs and locked themselves in a bedroom.

As well as contacting police they telephoned Wayne Thomas, the landlord of a local pub, and asked for help.

He went to the house and Morris left, but went to the pub still armed with the knife and began throwing around salt and pepper pots.

She was arrested by police outside.

Judge Paul Thomas said Morris had been given “chance after chance” to leave her mother and sister alone, but she seemed “determined to make their lives a living misery.”

“You torment them. You put them in fear of injury or worse,” he told her.

“You say you are sorry but you keep on doing it.

“You were totally out of control. You threatened your sister and your mother with a knife and threatened to burn down the house. You should not have even been there,” he added.

Judge Thomas said the restraining order would remain in place indefinitely.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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8 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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8 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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8 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.