Crime
Dock man sentenced for breaking police officer’s watch
A PEMBROKE DOCK man has appeared before magistrates after admitting breaking a police officer’s wristwatch as he was being loaded into a custody van.
Richard John was arrested soon after 8pm on May 21, 2023, after he began following an unknown male through the streets of Pembroke Dock.
“The defendant began following the victim down the street, calling him a nonce,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“[The victim] became concerned and he phoned the police.”
But following the officers’ arrival, John’s verbal attacks and abusive behaviour continued.
“He was warned by the officers and told to move away, but he continued,” said Ms Vaughan.
“He was arrested and put into a police van but as one of the officer’s was attempting to get him in, the defendant damaged the officer’s watch.”
Ms Vaughan said that during the tussle, the strap of the officer’s Suunto Spartan Ultra wristwatch was broken as well as one of its side buttons, which resulted in the watch being unworkable. The cost of repairing the watch totalled £169.
John, 40, of Pennar, Pembroke Dock, appeared before magistrates via a video link from Swansea prison where he is currently on remand for an unrelated offence.
He pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage and an additional charge of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. He was legally represented by Mr Tom Lloyd.
“My client was heavily intoxicated that night and has little recollection of what took place,” he said.
“He regrets what took place but he was drinking alcohol very heavily at that time as he didn’t have regular accommodation. Since he’s been in prison, he’s been seeking help for his mental health but also for his long-term usage of alcohol.”
Richard John was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge. He was also ordered to pay £169 compensation for the damage caused to the officer’s wristwatch.
Crime
Fishguard man admits assault and criminal damage
Court orders no contact with woman and bans him from address ahead of sentencing
A FISHGUARD man has admitted assaulting a woman and damaging property during an incident earlier this year.
Peter Bromley, aged 50, of Parc y Chwarel, Fishguard, appeared before magistrates at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing.
He pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage.
The court heard that on January 13, 2026, at Fishguard, Bromley assaulted a woman by beating her.
During the same incident, he also damaged crockery belonging to her.
Magistrates adjourned the case for sentencing to allow a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
Bromley was remanded on conditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 26 at 12:00pm.
Strict bail conditions were imposed. He must not contact the complainant directly or indirectly and must not attend her address in Fishguard.
Sentencing will take place later this month.
Crime
Pembroke Dock man admits threatening to hack woman’s head off with sword
Court imposes strict bail conditions and bans contact with named individuals ahead of sentencing
A PEMBROKE DOCK man has admitted sending a message threatening serious violence and has been remanded on conditional bail while the court prepares a pre-sentence report.
Charles Bianchy, aged 37, of Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before magistrates at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.
He pleaded guilty to making a communication conveying a threat of serious harm, contrary to Section 181 of the Online Safety Act 2023.
The court heard that on September 16, 2025, at Pembroke Dock, Bianchy sent a message to a woman, threatening to hack that woman’s head off with a sword, intending, or being reckless as to whether, the recipient would fear the threat would be carried out.
Magistrates adjourned the case for sentencing to allow for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.
Bianchy was remanded on conditional bail and must attend the next hearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 26 at 10:00am.
Strict bail conditions were imposed. He must not contact the alleged victim and one other witness to the case, directly or indirectly, and must not attend at a specified address in, Pembroke Dock.
He is also prohibited from entering any data, or permitting any data to be entered, onto any electronic network referencing the complainant .
The case will return to court later this month for sentencing.
(Image: File photo)
Crime
Community order for man who breached sexual harm prevention order
Walters fined and ordered to complete rehabilitation programme after admitting breach of court-imposed restrictions
A NARBERTH man has been handed a community order after admitting breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
John Walters, aged 61, Townmoor, Narberth, appeared before magistrates at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Tuesday (Feb 4).
The court heard that between December 5 and December 7, 2025, Walters breached the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which had been imposed by Swansea Crown Court in June 2022.
Walters indicated a guilty plea at an earlier hearing.
Magistrates imposed a community order running until August 3, 2027. As part of the sentence, he must complete the Building Choices Programme, consisting of 21 sessions, and comply with up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity at the direction of a responsible officer.
The court also fined him £200, stating the penalty was set as a punitive element.
Walters was ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and a £114 victim surcharge. A collection order was made for the money to be deducted from benefits at a rate of £20 per month.
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to restrict behaviour and protect the public. Breaching the terms of such an order is a criminal offence and can lead to further penalties, including imprisonment.
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