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PCC Dafydd Llywelyn stands in support of White Ribbon Day

Published

2 years ago

November 27, 2023

POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn and his Office, along with Dyfed-Powys Police, are proudly supporting White Ribbon Day Campaign, which marks the start of 16 days of activism against men’s violence against women and girls.

Both PCC Dafydd Llywelyn and Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Constable Richard Lewis are committed to tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

PCC Llywelyn in his Police and Crime Plan has committed to commission specialist support for victims of domestic and sexual violence, while one of Chief Constable Richard Lewis’s three priorities is to eradicate domestic abuse.

In recent weeks, PCC Dafydd Llywelyn has been involved in several key events and activities on Domestic Abuse leading up to White Ribbon Day, including speaking at an online event raising awareness of CPA (Child to Parent Abuse) and attending a conference in London to raise awareness and to provide insight for employers on CPA and the impact on employees.

Child to Parent Abuse is a particular nuance of domestic abuse, and there is lack of awareness of this type of abuse according to PCC Dafydd Llywelyn, which is something that he has been keen to address since being re-elected.

In 2021, along with partners within the Dyfed Powys area, PCC Llywelyn’s Office has worked with an organisation called PEGS (Parents Education Growth Support), to inform and develop a regional policy and guidance document regarding child to parent abuse.

In addition to this, a comprehensive training package has been delivered to practitioners, including police officers, commissioned services and partners through PEGS.

The training includes awareness of an assessment tool that is being used by Dyfed-Powys Police to identify the presence of child to parent abuse, and to inform the operational response.

Once it is identified, PCC Llywelyn has previously used the Home Office Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund to provide training sessions and a whole family programme under the banner Break for Change, that works with parent and child together. This training is now being delivered through a unique project called Ar Trac, which is funded through a Welsh Government Sustainable Social Services grant, and is the first project of its kind in Wales.

PCC Llywelyn has lately also signed the Child to Parent Abuse Covenant and is encouraging other organisations in the Dyfed-Powys to sign.

The Covenant gives employers across the UK the opportunity to recognise Child to Parent Abuse as a key type of domestic abuse, and begin offering support to their staff, volunteers, and any service-users or members of the public they come into contact with. Organisations can sign the Covenant whether they have existing policies and staff training in place, or whether they are completely new to their journey of discovering what CPA is and how it affects families.

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “White Ribbon Day serves as a poignant reminder that we must unite against all forms of violence towards women and girls.

“As we embark on these 16 days of activism, both myself and my Office are proud to stand with Dyfed-Powys Police in our commitment to tackling domestic abuse.

“Child to Parent Abuse is an often overlooked aspect of this issue, and it is our duty to raise awareness.

“Our efforts, including the unique training we are providing within this area and signing the Child to Parent Abuse Covenant, are steps toward a safer and more informed community. By working together, we can create lasting change and support those affected by these forms of abuse”.

Crime

Man sentenced for stalking Milford Haven woman

Published

5 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed by Haverfordwest magistrates

A MAN has been sentenced after admitting stalking a woman in Milford Haven.

Andrew Richards, 39, of High Street, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

Richards had previously pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

The court heard that between December 2, 2025 and February 15, 2026, he pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of Tamsin Matthias and which he knew, or ought to have known, amounted to harassment.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until September 8, 2027.

As part of the order, Richards must undertake alcohol treatment for nine months under the direction of the probation service.

He must also complete up to twenty days of rehabilitation activity as directed by probation.

Richards was ordered to pay a £120 fine, £500 compensation to the victim, £85 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court made a restraining order lasting until September 8, 2027.

Under the order, Richards must not contact the victim directly or indirectly and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material on social media or the internet referring to her directly or indirectly.

The court heard a victim personal statement from the complainant, which was read to the court by the prosecutor.

The case was prosecuted by Dennis Davies, with Richards represented by Mike Kelleher.

The hearing was before magistrates Mrs J Morris, Mr C Pattison and Mr J Steadman.

Crime

Man, 80, sentenced for stalking after campaign of unwanted emails and posters

Published

5 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed after Haverfordwest case

A MAN has been sentenced for stalking after admitting a campaign of unwanted contact and harassment in Haverfordwest.

Michael Lockheart, 80, of Daisy Lane, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

The court had previously heard that between July 27 and September 10, 2025, Lockheart pursued a course of conduct which amounted to stalking.

The offence involved sending numerous unwanted emails after being told to stop making contact, putting up defamatory posters in public places, and sending malicious correspondence to the complainant’s GP and local authority.

Lockheart had entered a guilty plea to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, on January 27, 2026.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until March 8, 2028.

As part of that order, Lockheart must undergo non-residential mental health treatment for 12 months under Dr Cormac Duffy, as directed by probation.

He must also complete up to 25 days of rehabilitation activity.

Lockheart was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation, a £600 fine, £85 costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court also made a restraining order lasting until March 8, 2028.

Under that order, he must not seek, approach or communicate with the complainant by any means, directly or indirectly. He must not knowingly enter any address where she is living, and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material online or on social media referring to her directly or by implication.

A victim personal statement was read to the court by the prosecutor.

The case was heard by Mrs J Morris, Mr C Pattison and Mr J Steadman.