Crime

Haverfordwest woman stabs boyfriend over milk

Published

1 year 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

Sex offender remanded after boarding ferry without notifying police

Published

1 hour ago

November 18, 2025

Sarah Jane Absalom

Pembroke Dock foot passenger to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court

A REGISTERED sex offender has been remanded in custody after attempting to board the Pembroke Dock to Rosslare ferry without informing police of his travel plans.

Jamie Davies, aged forty-six, was seen boarding the ferry as a foot passenger on Monday afternoon (November 17). Davies was placed on the sex offenders’ register in June this year after being convicted of sexual offences and was required to notify police of any intended travel.

“The Pembroke Dock ferry port staff were conducting customs checks on Monday afternoon and saw that Jamie Davies was travelling as a foot passenger,” Crown Prosecutor Dennis Davies told District Judge Mark Layton at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.

Police officers attended and arrested Davies at the port. He later refused to comment during interview.

Davies, of Greenhall Park, Johnston, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the sexual notification requirement when he appeared before the court in custody. He was represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd.

“He’d booked a return ticket and was fully intending to come back,” Mr Lloyd told the court. “This was a genuine oversight and wasn’t an attempt to escape justice.”

Judge Layton declined jurisdiction due to the seriousness of the breach. Davies will now be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on December 4. He was remanded in custody.

Crime

Eglwyswrw driver facing sentence after three illegal drugs found in blood

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2 hours ago

November 18, 2025

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Interim ban imposed as probation prepares full report

AN EGLWYSWRW motorist has been served an interim driving ban after police found three illegal drugs in his system.

George Cornell, aged twenty-seven, was stopped on the afternoon of June 9 after officers saw him driving his Peugeot 207 at speed through Haverfordwest town centre.

“The officers saw him driving at speed past Haverfordwest magistrates court and followed him as he drove along the A40 towards Fishguard,” Crown Prosecutor Dennis Davies told District Judge Mark Layton at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.

“He was stopped just after the Treffgarne bends and he admitted being a cannabis user.”

Blood tests carried out at the police station showed that, in addition to 4.9 mcg of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, Cornell also had cocaine and benzoylecgonine in his system.

Because of the presence of multiple drugs, Judge Layton ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared by the probation service ahead of sentencing, which will take place at Haverfordwest magistrates court on December 9.

The interim driving disqualification was imposed with immediate effect. Cornell was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

Dock driver banned for three years after testing positive for cannabis

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2 hours ago

November 18, 2025

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Audi motorist had more than double the legal drug-drive limit

A DOCK motorist has been banned from driving for three years after being caught over the drug-drive limit.

Luke Butland, aged 24, was stopped by officers shortly before 8:30pm on August 30 as he drove his Audi along Victoria Road, Pembroke Dock.

“The officers had received information that he was a user of drugs, so they stopped his vehicle and carried out a saliva test,” Crown Prosecutor Dennis Davies told District Judge Mark Layton at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

The roadside swipe tested positive, and a blood sample taken at the police station confirmed that Butland had 4.5mcg of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.

Butland, of Stranraer Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock, was disqualified from driving for three years. He was also fined £450 and ordered to pay an £180 surcharge and £85 costs.