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Concerns over schoolgirl’s safety

Published

12 years ago

April 4, 2014

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are currently investigating an incident which was reported to them at approximately 11am this morning which occurred outside Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi, Park Place, Cardigan.

Police are investigating a report from a school pupil who has reported that between 9 and 10:00am they heard an altercation between the driver of a silver salon type vehicle, and a young girl who was in the back of the car, who was reported to be screaming.

The man is described as being mid 40’s to 50’s, greyish hair, wearing a silver top and was clean shaven. The witness described his hair as being similar to Phillip Scholfield.

The young girl is described as being between 8-12 years old with shoulder length dark brown hair, and is described as being fairly skinny.

The vehicle is described as a silver saloon type car, similar to a BMW/Laguna/Mondeo.

The vehicle is believed to have driven off toward the direction of Gwbert Road, turned right back toward the junction of North Road and Aberystwyth Road. It is not yet known which direction the car continued its journey.

Police want to appeal for anyone who saw a car of that description outside the school between 9am and 10:00am, or a car driving through Cardigan or the surrounding area with a child in the back seat.

If a member of the public recognises themselves as being this person, and there is an innocent explanation please feel confident to come forward and let us know, as currently this is a large scale enquiry.

Since receiving the report Officers have been conducting extensive enquiries and liaising closely with local schools with a view to ascertaining that all children are accounted for. This work remains ongoing. Officers have also been reviewing CCTV in the area and conducting local house to house enquires.

Anyone with information that they think may be relevant to this incident are asked to contact the police on 101.

Concerns: Girl heard screaming in car

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

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

Published

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

Published

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.