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

Milford Haven disturbance sees two women arrested

Published

9 seconds ago

May 10, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TWO WOMEN were arrested following a disturbance at the Mount Estate in Milford Haven on Saturday night (May 9).

The Herald understands the arrests followed an altercation involving four people.

Video circulating on social media shows two women lying face down on the ground outside while handcuffed and restrained by police officers.

In the footage, officers can be heard telling one woman that she is being arrested on suspicion of assaulting police.

Both women were then taken away, each flanked by officers.

Other women can be seen speaking to those detained while they remain on the ground.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for further details, including confirmation of the number of arrests, the nature of the incident, and whether anyone was injured.

Crime

Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock

Published

21 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ELIZABETH COURT SCENE STOOD DOWN AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A FOUR-HOUR police standoff in Pembroke Dock has ended with a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident at Elizabeth Court has now been stood down and the scene released.

The man has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.

Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: “I want to thank local residents for their patience while we dealt with this incident. I understand that such a large police presence in a residential street is concerning to see, and I’m grateful to everyone who co-operated with our officers at the scene.

“I’d like to offer my reassurance that our units responded to an isolated domestic incident, and there was no further threat posed to the wider community. The scene has now been released, and we will investigate the full circumstances of this morning’s incident.”

Officers were called to the address this morning (Saturday, May 9), with a large police presence remaining in the area for several hours.

Eyewitnesses told The Herald that police were asking a man upstairs to come down, with tasers drawn during the incident.

Police dogs, specialist officers and what appeared to be a negotiator were also seen at the scene.

The incident lasted from around 11:00am until about 3:10pm.

Crime

Teen denies attempted murder of Milford Haven teacher

Published

1 day ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TEENAGER REMANDED AHEAD OF JULY TRIAL

A 15-YEAR-old boy has denied attempting to murder a teacher during a stabbing incident at Milford Haven School.

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (May 8).

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding with a knife.

The charges relate to an incident at Milford Haven School on Thursday, February 5, when emergency services were called after reports that a teacher had been assaulted by a pupil carrying a weapon.

The school was placed into lockdown and pupils were later safely evacuated.

The injured teacher was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but was discharged later the same day.

Police said at the time that specialist officers were supporting the victim and the wider school community.

The teenager was remanded in custody following Friday’s hearing.

A trial is due to begin on July 6.