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Police appeal after crash with lorry leaves woman in critical condition

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision left a woman in hospital with life threatening injuries yesterday (Sept 5). She remains in a critical condition.

The incident happened on the A478 near Llandisilio at approximately 8:30am.

The crash involved a car,a white Ford KA, and a lorry, a white Mercedes, which were travelling in opposite directions.

The Wales Air Ambulance was called to rush the injured woman to hospital.

Anyone who saw the collision, or who was travelling on the road at the time, is urged to contact police by calling 101.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

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Drink-driver crashes car while over twice the legal limit

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AN AMBLESTON motorist was disqualified after crashing his car into a hedge while over twice the drink-drive limit.

Andrew John, 59, collided with a signpost and hedge near Clarbeston Road on November 2.

Breath tests revealed 89 mcg of alcohol in his system; the legal limit is 35.

John pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without a valid licence.

He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and was banned from driving for 22 months.

John was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

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Homeless man avoids jail after supermarket assault

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A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.

Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.

In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.

Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.

He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.

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Man jailed after breaching restraining order weeks after sentence

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A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order just three weeks after being sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.

However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.

Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.

He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

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