News
Police issue warning over sheep attacks in Pembrokeshire

DYFED-POWYS POLICE has issued advice to pet owners following a spate of livestock worrying incidents in the Saundersfoot, Narberth and Crescelly areas.
There have been six reports of dog attacks on sheep in the past three weeks, one of which caused a dog to be shot after it was caught attacking sheep in Solva.
PC Gerwyn Davies of the Pembrokeshire Rural Crime Team, told The Herald: “It is important dogs are always kept on leads near livestock, but especially so at this time of year. Sheep are heavily in lamb and their numbers have increased because they come from high grounds in mid Wales for the winter.
“Sheep worrying can have a long term effect on ewes as they can lose pregnancies as a result of stress. This obviously has a negative impact on farmers who not only lose out financially, but it is also very upsetting.
“Sadly, three ewes have been killed and several more injured in the past few weeks. One family dog was shot in Solva after it attacked sheep, which is a sad situation for the dog’s owner and upsetting for the farmer.”
Farmers can legally shoot any dog if they believe it is the only reasonable way of stopping it worrying livestock. If your dog chases or attacks livestock you should make arrangements to contact the landowner/livestock owner.
Anyone who has information about, or wants to make a report of livestock worrying, can contact the Pembrokeshire Rural Crime Team by calling 101.
Dog owners are reminded of this advice when walking in the countryside:
- Do not allow your dog to enter a field on its own and keep it under your control at all times.
- Keep your dog on a lead when crossing through fields that contain livestock.
- Stick to public right of ways.
When at home:
- Make sure you know where your dog is at all times.
- Ensure that your property is secure and that your dog cannot escape day or night.
- If you know your dog has previously chased or attacked sheep then take responsible measures to prevent it happening again.
Community
Police search for missing Carmarthen man, Liam

POLICE are searching for a 28-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Carmarthen area.
Liam was last seen at around 11:00am on Monday (March 31) in the Burry Port area.
Officers from the Carmarthen, Whitland, and St Clears area say they are concerned for his welfare.
He is described as being approximately 6ft tall, of stocky build, with short dark brown hair and a black beard. He was last seen wearing black Adidas trousers and a black jacket.
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Liam, or who has information on his whereabouts, to come forward as a matter of urgency.
Information can be reported online at https://orlo.uk/gzXsk, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.
Those contacting police are asked to quote reference number 35 of March 31.
Crime
Tenby man fined for failing to carry out unpaid work activity

FAILURE to attend unpaid work sessions following a court order imposed by Haverfordwest magistrates has resulted in another court appearance for Penally resident Cheyne Lloyd.
Lloyd, 30, failed to attend the unpaid work sessions on two separate occasions despite an 18-month community order imposed following a conviction for common assault.
The order was made in July 2023 comprising 25 RAR days and 200 hours of unpaid work, however Lloyd, of Alma Gardens, Penally, Tenby failed to attend the unpaid work sessions on two separate occasions in October 2024 and February 2025.
This week he pleaded guilty to the breach when he appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates.
He was legally represented in court by solicitor Tom Lloyd.
“When he first came before the court he was like a different person who was in a very bad place,” said Mr Lloyd. “It was the worst place he’s ever been in in his life.
“Despite the breach, this is someone who’s made real progress.”
Lloyd was fined £100 for the offence.
Crime
Pembroke Dock man sentenced for assaults on police officers

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sentenced for assaulting two police officers following his arrest earlier this month.
Ashley Rickard, 27, of Elizabeth Court, was arrested on March 15 in connection with incidents in both Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock. During his arrest, he lashed out at officers, resulting in the assault by beating of PC Morse and the common assault of PC Walker.
Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that PC Walker sustained abrasions to his left ear and arm during the attack.
Rickard, who was remanded in custody following the offences, appeared before magistrates this week and pleaded guilty to both assaults, as well as two further charges of obstructing or resisting police in the execution of their duty.
He was represented in court by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who said his client had been struggling with intrusive thoughts at the time of the offences.
“When he was first remanded in custody, he was struggling mentally, but now he wants to better himself in the community,” said Mr Lloyd.
“He wasn’t getting the help he needed, and this culminated in him drinking. Obviously, he doesn’t want to go back to prison. Since his remand, he’s now clean of substances and determined not to reoffend. The defendant is clearly a man with vulnerabilities who needs more assistance.”
After considering a detailed pre-sentence report prepared by the probation service, magistrates sentenced Rickard to 14 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months. He must complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a drug rehabilitation programme.
He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation to PC Walker, along with a £154 court surcharge and £85 in costs.
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