News
Milford Haven: Armed police arrest four following alleged assault
ARMED OFFICERS assisted Milford Haven police on Tuesday evening (Jun 12) to execute a raid on a property in Elm Lane, Mount Estate.
Sixteen police officers, including dog handlers, emerged from six vehicles and cordoned off a property at around 10.30pm, as up to fifty local residents stood by and watched.
Police have said the response followed a report of an assault at a property.
Four people were arrested following the raid – two 26-year-old men, a 47-year-old man, and a 23-year-old woman.
All four have released under investigation pending further enquiries.
After the area was secure, officers with guns drawn went up to the property and shouted: “Armed police, if you are in there open up!”
After no one answered the door, and with police dogs barking, other officers went around to the patio doors at the rear of the property and gained entry.
Shouts of “Police don’t move!” echoed over the council estate as neighbours watched in stunned silence.
The men stood with their hands on their heads while police pointed semi-automatic weapons and tasers at them. The laser target was clearly visible on their chests as they stood waiting to be handcuffed.
Police officers thoroughly searched the arrested persons stating they had intelligence that they may have knives or weapons.
One resident told the Herald that the same address had been raided before. She said: “Yeah the cops did this address a few times, and now they are back again.”
One of the arrested men shouted: “I haven’t done nothing, I haven’t done nothing, why are you arresting me?”
By around midnight the individuals arrested had been transported to local police stations, and the police left the scene. The council were on hand to make the property secure, and an ambulance was on standby in case of any injuries during the raid.
A police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police was called to a report of an assault at Mount Estate, Milford Haven, shortly after 10pm yesterday (June 12).
“Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended within six minutes. Armed response officers also attended.
“A property at Elm Lane was secured and four people were arrested for assault – two 26-year-old men, a 47-year-old man, and 23-year-old woman.
“All four have released under investigation pending further enquiries.”
This latest operation follows a number of raids at the estate for drugs, as part of a wider operation in Pembrokeshire. Last month, police said that they had taken several thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics off the streets and recovered considerable sums of cash. As part of the operation they used chainsaws to cut down front doors, using American shock- and-awe tactics.
Crime
Pembroke Dock woman in court for failing to remove rubbish from property
A PEMBROKE DOCK resident is due to appear before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court later today (Nov 25) for multiple alleged breaches of a community protection notice.
Sheena Deacon, of 13 Wavell Crescent, Pembroke Dock, faces charges under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, which carries a maximum penalty of a Level 4 fine.
The charges stem from allegations that Deacon failed to remove accumulated household waste from her property on several occasions. According to court documents, the breaches occurred on September 19, September 26, October 2, October 9, and October 17 this year.
The charges indicate that Deacon, despite being issued with a community protection notice, did not comply with the requirements to clear and appropriately dispose of refuse and household waste from her address.
The Herald will bring updates on the case as it progresses.
News
Welsh Conservatives urge Labour to scrap ‘family farm tax’
THE WELSH CONSERVATIVES have announced plans to bring forward a Senedd debate next week (Nov 27) calling on the UK Labour Government to abandon its proposed “family farm tax.”
The tax, introduced by the UK Labour Government, is being criticised as a move that will harm Welsh farming, threaten food security, and increase food prices. Alongside the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme and perceived “anti-farming agenda,” critics argue this new tax amounts to a coordinated effort to undermine the future of agriculture in Wales.
Shadow Minister warns of consequences
Ahead of the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs, James Evans MS, condemned the proposal, stating:
“Labour’s family farm tax will put family farms out of business, threaten our food security, and lead to food prices rising. Only the Welsh Conservatives will stand up for our farmers, and that’s why we’re bringing forward a Senedd motion calling on Labour to reverse this decision. No farmers, no food.”
NFU Cymru expresses alarm
NFU Cymru President, Aled Jones, echoed these concerns, highlighting the widespread opposition from the farming community. Speaking about the impact of the tax on Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, Jones said:
“Earlier this week, hundreds of farmers from across Wales journeyed to London to meet with their MPs and register their deeply held concerns about these misguided and ill-thought-out reforms.
“The proposals unveiled by the Treasury last month to introduce a tax on the passing on of our family farms to the next generation are a massive added burden. They will leave many farmers without the means, confidence, or incentive to invest in the future of their business.
“NFU Cymru reiterates its call for the UK Government to halt these changes.”
The motion to be debated
The motion, set to be debated in the Senedd, reads:
“To propose that the Senedd:
Calls on the UK Labour Government to reverse its decision to impose a family farm tax on agricultural businesses.”
This debate is expected to attract significant attention, with Welsh farmers and rural communities keenly watching for the outcome.
Community
Internet outage for two villages after exchange box destroyed
RESIDENTS of Clunderwen and Llandissilio have been left without internet access following the destruction of an Openreach exchange box just outside Llandissilio village.
The incident occurred yesterday (Nov 23) when the box was reportedly demolished by a vehicle. The damage has resulted in a complete loss of internet services for the two villages, with repairs expected to take at least a couple of days.
Local residents have expressed frustration over the disruption, as the outage affects home businesses, remote workers, and households relying on internet connectivity for day-to-day tasks.
Openreach engineers have cordoned off the site, and work is ongoing to assess the extent of the damage. A spokesperson for Openreach has been contacted for comment but had not responded by the time of publication.
The vehicle involved in the incident has not yet been identified. Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact the local police.
With repair timelines unclear, affected residents have called for increased communication from service providers to manage expectations during the outage.
“Bringing the community back online is a priority,” a local resident said. “We’re hoping Openreach can resolve the issue quickly and ensure it doesn’t happen again in future.”
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