Young man took his own life after ‘concerning’ behaviour

Published

9 years ago

January 31, 2017

AN INQUEST into the death of 23-year old Adam Turner from Pembroke Dock has concluded his death on October 17 last year was a suicide.

His body was found near Ferry Woods at around 4pm, after the police had been alerted to disappearance the day before.

In the early hours of October 16 his aunt, Karen Jones, had received worrying text messages from the young man, and he was also ‘sobbing, crying and highly emotional’ during a phone call.

The inquest heard that he was worried about his relationship with Leah Jones, whom he had previously dated, after an argument with her at Paddles nightclub in Pembroke.

Miss Jones then left to go to Circles nightclub in Milford Haven.

Mr Turner also went to the Milford Haven club and spoke to Miss Jones between 3am and 3:30am. Miss Jones did not remember the exact details, but said she believed they were not arguing.

Following this at approximately 4:30am, Mr Turner had a verbal altercation with a man outside the club before proceeding to join two friends in a taxi.

The three friends were looking for a house party to go to in Pembroke, but when they couldn’t find one they then started walking from Main Street to Pembroke Dock.

During this walk it was said that Mr Turner was on his phone and decided he was no longer in the mood to find a house party and said he was going home.

Between 5:45am and 6:30am he then sent ‘concerning’ text messages, including ones to his aunt. In response, she tried to contact him, and Mr Turner then phoned her back.

It was at this time that his aunt tried to find out his location and talked to him about his relationship with Miss Jones. Mr Turner then proceeded to end the conversation.

He also tried to call Miss Jones at this time but did not speak to her.

After a police search was launched his body was found in the Ferry Woods area.

Coroner Mark Layton said that the alcohol levels found in his body were not excessive, stating that ‘many people drive that much over the limit.’

He concluded that Mr Turner was ‘finding it difficult to cope with some personal issues’ which lead to his suicide.

He recorded a conclusion of suicide, with the cause of death being hanging.

Pembroke Dock man sent to Crown Court over alleged ABH assault

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6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Charge relates to incident in the town last weekend

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sent to the Crown Court for trial after appearing before magistrates accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Darren Markes, aged 47, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Markes is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on Friday (Dec 13) in Pembroke Dock, when it is alleged that Markes assaulted a woman, causing her actual bodily harm.

No plea was entered at the hearing.

Due to the seriousness of the allegation, magistrates declined jurisdiction and ordered that the case be sent to the Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act.

Markes was remanded on conditional bail. Conditions include:

Not contacting a witness, directly or indirectly
Reporting to Pembroke Dock police station every Wednesday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Living and sleeping each night at his home address

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Jan 16) at 9:30am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

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6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

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6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.