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Haverfordwest: Two arrested over swan shooting
Withybush Woods: The remaining swans are “traumatised” (pic. Mike Hillen)
TWO people have been arrested in connection with the death of three swans at Withybush Woods police have announced today (Oct 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police has said it has arrested two males in connection with the incident. Inspector Tim Davies told The Herald: “This was a distressing incident, and we are aware of the impact on the local community.”
On Friday morning (Oct 21) two women on a morning walk discovered a dead swan in the rushes, with its mate missing and only one of two cygnets remaining in the woods. Unfortunately, two further swans died in relation to the shooting, an adult and a cygnet.
They were believed to have been shot with an air rifle.
Iolo Williams, the Welsh nature TV presenter, has condemned the shooting saying: “Swans, particularly urban swans, bring so much joy to so many people. It’s tragic that someone has attacked and killed the Haverfordwest swans and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.
“This is an act of mindless thuggery that has robbed the town of some of its most lovable characters”
Trial listed at Cardiff Crown Court for 2027
A HAVERFORDWEST man has denied a series of historic sexual offences against an underage girl and is due to stand trial at Cardiff Crown Court in 2027.
Lee Mahagan, aged 52, of High Street, Haverfordwest, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and two counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a child.
The charges relate to allegations involving a girl aged between 13 and 15, which are said to have occurred in Cardiff between 2009 and 2010.
The court was told that the case is expected to take around five days when it goes before a jury. A trial date has been set for January 25, 2027.
Mahagan was granted conditional bail by Judge Hywel James following a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court.
The defendant is represented by David Pinnell, while Daniel Jones is appearing for the prosecution.
Incident reported at Sands Nightclub in early hours of Sunday
DYFED-POWYS POLICE is investigating an allegation of rape following an incident reported at Sands Nightclub in Saundersfoot in the early hours of Sunday (Dec 14).
An 18-year-old man was arrested after officers were called to the venue, which is a popular late-night spot in the seaside village. The allegation relates to events said to have taken place during the early hours of the morning.
Joshua Probert, aged 18, has since been charged with one count of rape. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Dec 18).
The complainant is entitled to lifelong anonymity under law, and no further details about the allegation can be reported at this stage.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that enquiries are ongoing. Officers are understood to have carried out initial investigative work shortly after the report was made, including speaking to witnesses.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
- Anyone affected by sexual assault or rape can contact the 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line, run by Rape Crisis England & Wales, on 0808 500 2222. Calls are free and confidential.
THE MAYOR of Milford Haven, Cllr William Elliott, paid a visit to Milford Haven Library on Tuesday morning to attend its festive Mince Pie and a Cuppa event.
The event brought together library staff and local residents, with the Mayor thanking staff for their work supporting the community throughout the year. During the visit, Cllr Elliott also spent time speaking with residents who had come along to the event or were visiting the library to borrow books.
Milford Haven Library is part of the Pembrokeshire Libraries service, which provides access to books, information, and community activities across the county.
The Mayor wished residents a Merry Christmas at the close of his visit.
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Cyg
October 25, 2016 at 12:21 am
Only a person who feels ugly inside would feel the need to destroy something so beautiful as a swan. Was thinking of moving back to this area from abroad. This news has put me right off. Depraved barbarians….”soulless”. To think how shocked I was at the nickname Chaverfordwest….it now seems apt.
Cyg
sarah
October 25, 2016 at 10:15 am
i hope they throw the book at them, i dont want someone with such a callous disregard for life, and society wondering around in my town…evil bastards, makes you wonder what else they have killed and gotten away with.