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Air Ambulance called out after man hit by vehicle in Amroth
A MALE casualty was assisted by an air ambulance helicopter crew, and then taken to hospital in a road ambulance after being hit by a vehicle the south of the county this week.
The incident took place at around 8.20am on Tuesday in Amroth.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called shortly after 8.15am this morning (Jul 26) to an incident in the Amroth area.
“We deployed an emergency ambulance to the scene and were supported by Wales Air Ambulance.
“One patient was transported to Glangwili Hospital for further treatment.”
A spokesperson from Wales Air Ambulance said: “I can confirm that Wales Air Ambulance attended an incident in the Amroth area today (Tuesday, July 26, 2022).
“Our Dafen-based crew were mobile at 8.28am and arrived at the scene at 8.46am. Following treatment from our on-board medics, we escorted the patient to Glangwili Hospital in a road ambulance.
“Our involvement concluded at 10.54am.”
Dyfed-Powys Police officers investigating the incident have asked for any witnesses to come forward with information which may help.
A spokesperson from the force said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a road traffic collision which occurred at about 8.20am, this morning, Tuesday 26th July, in Stepaside, Narberth.
“A vehicle and a man were involved in the collision.
“The man has been taken to hospital.”
The police asked for anyone with information to call 101 and quote reference: DP-20220726-059.
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.
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.
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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