News
Milford Haven man in court for historical sexual offences against children
FORMER Milford Haven resident Gary Hicks, 63-year-old, now living at Oregon Way, Luton, is set to appear in Haverfordwest court today for the first hearing of multiple charges relating to historical sexual offences.
The hearing, scheduled for 2:00 PM, addresses accusations that span a period from 1985 to 1989.
Hicks, born in 1960, faces a series of grave accusations.
The first charge, unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years of age. It is alleged that between July 7, 1987, and December 31, 1989, in the Milford Haven area, Hicks had unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13.
The second charge accuses Hicks of inciting a girl under 14 years to commit an act of gross indecency. The indictment states that during the same period and location, he incited a young girl to commit an act of gross indecency with him.
The third charge involves indecent assault on a girl under 14 years. Hicks allegedly indecently assaulted the female at the same location during the mentioned period.
Additionally, Hicks faces another count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years.
The final charge levied against Hicks is the indecent assault of a boy under 16 years.
The court documents state that between October 7, 1985, and December 31, 1989, in the Milford Haven area, he indecently assaulted a boy under 16, violating Section 15(1) and Schedule 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956.
Crime
Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order
AMY Woolston, 20, of Vine Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for breaching a domestic violence protection order.
On 15th May 2024, Woolston was found in the company of a man in a flat at The Farmers Arms, Market Street, Whitland, in violation of the order issued by Llanelli Magistrates Court on 10th May 2024.
The court deemed the offence serious due to the proximity to the original order and a previous breach involving the same victim. Woolston was not in custody and appeared unrepresented in court. Her total sentence length is 18 weeks.
The case was dealt with in Haverfordwest court on May 16.
News
Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has this week approved the transfer of the former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council.
The Cabinet approved a 21-year lease which will facilitate the Town Council’s plan to bring the premises back into use.
The future of the former Courthouse has been considered in detail, with the Town Council carrying out a public consultation on the community’s requirements, and the sites potential contribution to those local needs. The outcome of the consultation suggested that the local community wanted the building to be retained, refurbished and transformed into a multi- use centre.
Newcastle Emlyn Town Council intend to submit an application for funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF] in order to pay for the necessary restoration work. The funding is conditional upon the Town Council having a lease of sufficient term on the premises.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Alun Lenny commented: “The building as it currently stands is not needed for further use by the County Council and has been empty for some time. I welcome the Cabinet’s decision to approve the transfer of this asset to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council. The funding will ensure that the building is being used for the benefit of the town’s residents.
“This decision is in line with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Wellbeing Objectives: Enabling our communities and environment to be healthy, safe, and prosperous (Prosperous Communities).”
Crime
Teenagers fled from Pembroke RFC after setting spectators stand on fire
ON MONDAY (may 16) between the hours of 16:25 and 17:00, the spectators stand of Pembroke Rugby Football Club was deliberately set on fire, police have said.
Two males, aged between 17-19, fled from the club grounds immediately after the smoke plumes were noticed.
Both males were on dark framed push bikes and wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.
Officers are asking if anyone who has any information or has witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, is asked to contact police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
Quote reference: 24000446140
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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