Crime

Haverfordwest woman stabs boyfriend over milk

Published

2 years ago

May 31, 2024

A WOMAN from Haverfordwest flew into a rage and stabbed her boyfriend twice after discovering they had run out of milk, a court heard.

Melissa Eynon, 32, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest, attacked her then-partner on 3 February with a four-inch blade kitchen knife.

Hannah George, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court that Eynon had been in a relationship with her partner for approximately six months. “Both recognise the relationship was difficult and volatile at times,” she said.

The couple awoke in the afternoon on 3 February. Eynon’s partner went downstairs to prepare himself some cereal and make her a cup of tea. When she joined him, she saw there was no milk.

Ms George explained that Eynon picked up a kitchen knife and advanced towards her partner, who raised his hands to protect his face. She first stabbed him in the hand and then in the right forearm, with the knife becoming lodged in his arm. “After she stabbed him, she smirked,” Ms George added.

Her partner pulled the knife out, bleeding heavily, but did not seek medical help as he was concerned about what would happen to Eynon’s daughter if he reported the incident. He left to visit a shop, where his wound was cleaned and bandaged, before heading to Morrisons to buy more milk. Upon his return, he attempted to calm Eynon down, but was unsuccessful.

On 6 February, he reported the incident to the police. When officers arrived at Eynon’s address, there was “a strong smell of bleach” emanating from the kitchen, and the floor was noticeably cleaner than the rest of the house. The knife had been washed and was on the drying rack. Officers also observed spots of blood in the kitchen and discovered a pair of bloodstained pyjamas.

During her police interview, Eynon admitted to holding the knife but denied stabbing her partner, claiming instead that she was cutting bagels. Eynon told police, “I would’ve stabbed him a long time ago if I was going to stab him,” alleging that he “took the p***” out of her, lived rent-free with her, and had been unfaithful.

The defendant, who has four previous convictions for five offences, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding.

James Hartson, in mitigation, described the couple’s relationship as “not just volatile but completely toxic”. He characterised the incident as “impulsive and short-lived”. “She has expressed remorse, despite the nature of their relationship,” he told the court.

Recorder Greg Bull KC acknowledged the couple’s tumultuous history. “I accept you had a torrid history with a former partner, and things came to a head on that occasion when he had used your milk,” he said. “However, if we all took knives to our partners for drinking too much milk, the world would be in a sorry state.”

Recorder Bull sentenced Eynon to 13 months and two weeks, suspended for 18 months. She must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Crime

Former Wales rugby star admits Christmas Day drink-driving offence

Published

5 hours ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Ex-Ospreys captain was almost twice over limit in Pembroke town centre

Former Wales back row Jonathan Thomas has admitted driving through Pembroke town centre on Christmas Day when he was almost twice over the drink-drive limit.

This week Haverfordwest magistrates heard that Thomas, 43, was stopped by officers as he drove his Mercedes CLA 220 along The Green, Pembroke, at around 5pm on Christmas Day.

“The officers were very concerned at the manner of his driving, as the car was being driven erratically and was swerving to the other side of the road,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan.

“When Jonathan Thomas got out of the car, the officers could see that he was having difficulty standing and was unsteady on his feet.”

Subsequent breathalyser tests showed Thomas had 62 mcg of alcohol in his system, the legal limit being 35.

Thomas, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to the drink-drive charge and was represented in court by solicitor Jess Hill.

“He has family in the area and had travelled to spend time with them on Christmas Day,” she told the magistrates. “He’s very remorseful for his actions and hugely regrets his decision that day.”

Jess Hill concluded by saying that Thomas is currently “between jobs and living off his savings”.

Thomas, who gave his address as Main Road, Bredon, was disqualified from driving for a total of 18 months.

“The length of your disqualification reflects the fact that you were more than a little bit over the limit,” commented the presiding magistrates when imposing sentence.

He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 court surcharge.

The former Wales back row left his role as Swansea RFC head coach at the beginning of December 2025 as a result of ongoing health concerns. He was forced to retire from playing in 2015 on medical advice after being diagnosed with epilepsy and is one of the 390 former rugby union players currently taking part in a concussion lawsuit against the sport’s authorities.

“Long-standing issues linked to the head trauma have caused me some concern recently and it has been impossible for me to give the role everything it needs,” he said in a previous interview with the BBC.

His rugby career started out with Pembroke RFC juniors before moving to Swansea RFC, which he captained when he was 19. He then joined the Ospreys where, over a ten-year period, he won four league titles and an Anglo-Welsh Cup. He was the youngest player to captain the Ospreys and, at the time of leaving, was the joint highest appearance holder, together with Andrew Bishop, on 188 appearances.

His international career saw him play for Wales at Under-16, Youth, Under-19, Under-21 and Sevens levels. He made his senior international debut against Australia in 2003, featured at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and was part of two Six Nations Grand Slam-winning sides in 2005 and 2008. Between 2004 and 2011, Thomas was included in every Wales Six Nations squad. In his appearances for Wales, he scored seven tries.

Crime

Drink-driver narrowly avoided collision in town centre

Published

5 hours ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Motorist almost three times over legal limit

A DRINK-driver narrowly avoided crashing into another vehicle while almost three times over the legal alcohol limit, a court has heard.

Nathan Lloyd, 33, was seen driving a Nissan X-Trail in Haverfordwest in the early hours of December 20 without headlights.

Police followed the vehicle, which narrowly missed a car and struck a kerb before being stopped.

Lloyd, of Adams Drive, Narberth, recorded a breath reading of 97 micrograms of alcohol, nearly three times the legal limit.

He was disqualified from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order requiring 80 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days. He was ordered to pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs.