MILFORD HAVEN man has been charged with a series of violent and sexual offences, including allegations of threatening to share intimate images.

Nathan Clark, 30, of Larch Road, faces eight charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred over the past year.

The charges include allegations of controlling or coercive behaviour against a woman in Haverfordwest between early 2024 and January 2 of this year. Clark is also accused of sexual assault by penetration, which is alleged to have occurred between June 30 and August 1.

Among the charges, Clark is accused of threatening to share intimate pictures and videos of a woman. This offence is said to have taken place between December 3 and January 2.

Additionally, he faces charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, and criminal damage on Christmas Day, as well as further charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage on New Year’s Eve.

The case was heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on January 3, where it was sent to Swansea Crown Court for further proceedings.

Clark was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear on February 3 to enter his pleas.

AT 8:28am on Friday (Jan 24), a crew from Haverfordwest Fire Station responded to a dangerous structure incident on Vine Road, Johnston.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to address roof ridge tiles hanging precariously from a two-storey domestic property over a public pavement.

A full road closure was implemented while firefighters used a turntable ladder to safely remove the tiles and secure the area.

The pavement and road have since reopened. The crew left the scene at 9:28am.

A COUNTY councillor in Haverfordwest has raised concerns about the dangerous actions of individuals using e-scooters in the town centre. Cllr David Bryan says that complaints from residents about the misuse of these devices have become a daily occurrence, highlighting the risks posed to pedestrians and road users alike.

According to Cllr Bryan, riders—both youngsters and adults—have been observed engaging in reckless behaviour, such as riding against the flow of traffic on one-way streets like High Street and Quay Street, as well as using pedestrian areas and pavements on Bridge Street and Riverside. Such actions put vulnerable residents, particularly older people and those who are hard of hearing, at significant risk.

“E-scooters ridden in pedestrian areas, on pavements, and against the flow of road traffic are not only dangerous but are also illegal,” the councillor said. “The only lawful way to use an e-scooter is on private land with the landowner’s permission.”

The councillor also criticised retailers for failing to adequately inform customers about the legal restrictions surrounding e-scooters at the point of purchase. “The lack of responsibility by sellers is extremely poor,” they added.

Police crackdown on E-Scooter misuse

Dyfed-Powys Police are conducting an operation to tackle the issue. Efforts include educating riders through school visits and other outreach initiatives, as well as seizing and impounding e-scooters that are being ridden illegally in public spaces.

Residents are urged to report instances of illegal e-scooter use by calling 101, providing details such as location and time to assist police investigations. CCTV footage may then be used to identify offenders.

Cllr Bryan concluded: “By working together, we can address this anti-social behaviour and make our town centre safer for everyone.”