Crime

Pembrokeshire man imprisoned after making threats to kill

Published

2 years ago

February 14, 2024

A COURT has heard how a probation officer became increasingly concerned for a client’s safety when a convicted criminal made repeated threats to kill him.

Probation officer Jonathan Shewry was on duty in the Haverfordwest offices on August 14, 2023, when he conducted a scheduled supervision session with Wayne Tydeman.

“Within minutes, Wayne Tydeman became verbally agitated and aggressive,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“He told the probation officer to f*** off and then began asking questions about someone else. The probation office told him that he couldn’t discuss this person with him, but then Tydeman, 42, began saying he was going to stab him [the unidentified person]. At this point Mr Tydeman was told to leave.”

Ms Vaughan said the probation officer believed Tydeman was in possession of a bladed article.

“He was extremely concerned about the threats,” said Ms Vaughan.

Two days laterTydeman contacted the police to inform them that he was in possession of a five inch knife.

“He told them that he’d had enough,” said Ms Vaughan. “Officers were deployed and they located the defendant, who had a can in one hand and was holding a mobile phone to his ear. He was told to stand still because a taser had been drawn, and he was handcuffed, searched and the knife was recovered.”

Tydeman was taken to a police custody suite where he informed officers that his intention was to harm the other person with the knife before harming himself.

“The threats were repeated and were meant to be credible,” added Ms Vaughan. “His intention was to carry them out.”

Tydeman, of no fixed abode, appeared before magistrates via a video link from Swansea Prison, where he is currently serving a custodial sentence for an unrelated offence. He pleaded guilty to two charges of making threats to kill another person, intending that the person who heard the threats would fear they would be carried out.

He was legally represented in court by Mr Ross Williams.

“He didn’t make the threats to the individual, however he still made them,” he said.

Tydeman was sentenced to 24 weeks in custody. He was also ordered to pay a court surcharge of £154.

Crime

70-year-old denies assault and restraining order breach

Published

4 days ago

May 1, 2026

Rieve Nesbitt-Marr

A PENSIONER from Pembroke Dock has denied breaching a restraining order and assaulting another man.

Henry Howlett, 70, of Market Street, appeared before Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, May 1), charged with breaching a restraining order and common assault.

The charges relate to an alleged incident on November 9 last year.

Howlett has previously appeared before magistrates in connection with a separate alleged incident involving a neighbour.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court previously heard that a dispute arose on July 17 after neighbour Steven Bromhall was washing his car outside his home in Market Street.

Prosecutor Nia James told the court that, as a taxi arrived to collect Howlett, the driver opened the window while passing and Mr Bromhall inadvertently sprayed the taxi driver with water from a hosepipe.

“The taxi driver started remonstrating, and the defendant then began waving his walking stick in the air, towards Mr Bromhall,” she said.

The court heard Mr Bromhall sustained an injury to his back, although it remained unclear whether he had been struck by Howlett’s stick.

Howlett pleaded not guilty to common assault in relation to that incident and was released on unconditional bail. A trial date was set at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.

At Swansea Crown Court today, His Honour Judge P H Thomas KC asked Howlett whether he was legally represented.

“I can’t find anyone decent, I’m still searching, my lord,” Howlett replied.

When the court attempted to take his pleas, Howlett repeatedly interrupted in an effort to give an explanation, prompting the judge to tell him: “Be quiet, Mr Howlett.”

Howlett then pleaded not guilty to the charges, telling the court: “Definitely not guilty.”

As he left the courtroom, Howlett said: “I will get the truth out and I hope you all hang your heads in shame… this is all fixed.”

A trial date was set for January 14, 2027.

Crime

Crymych parent denies failing to comply with school attendance order

Published

4 days ago

May 1, 2026

Court Reporter

A CRYMYCH parent has denied failing to comply with a school attendance order, a court has heard.

The defendant appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged under the Education Act 1996.

The court heard that the defendant is accused of failing, as a parent, to ensure that a child attended school in accordance with the requirements of a School Attendance Order.

It is alleged that after being served with the order, the defendant did not comply within the required 15-day period.

A plea of not guilty was entered.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a case management hearing, which is scheduled to take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 14.

A reporting restriction remains in force.

Crime

Cockle fisherman fined £3,450 for multiple breaches at protected site

Published

4 days ago

May 1, 2026

Court Reporter

A GOODWICK man has been ordered to pay £3,450 after breaching fishing regulations at a protected cockle fishery.

Richard William Edwards, 45, of Goodwick, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged with a series of offences at the Burry Inlet cockle fishery.

The court heard that Edwards had fished for cockles without a valid permit and breached conditions imposed under fisheries management rules. He was also found to have used an unauthorised vehicle in the fishery area, contrary to restrictions in place to protect the site.

Magistrates were told the offences took place on September 9, 2025, within the Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery, a designated and regulated area subject to strict controls.

Edwards was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay a victim services surcharge of £800, along with costs of £650, bringing the total to £3,450. A collection order was made.

The case was brought under fisheries legislation including the Cockle Fisheries Management and Permitting (Specified Area) (Wales) Order 2024.

The court heard that Edwards had been in breach of a prohibition imposed by the permitting system and had failed to comply with the terms of his permit.

The offences are part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect the sustainability of cockle stocks and ensure compliance within the fishery.