Crime

Haverfordwest man admits to sexual assault and blackmail

Published

2 years ago

May 31, 2024

A MAN has admitted to filming himself sexually assaulting a woman with a banana and subsequently threatening to release the video online.

Lukasz Hatlas, 23, of Cartlett, Haverfordwest, appeared at Swansea Crown Court where he faced two serious charges.

Hatlas was charged with sexual assault by penetration after he was alleged to have assaulted a sleeping woman using a banana between April 21 and April 25. He was also charged with threatening to share a video of a person in an intimate state. The court heard that on April 25, Hatlas sent the woman a video of the assault and threatened to post it on Facebook.

The defendant pleaded guilty to both offences.

Judge Geraint Walters, presiding over the case, ordered Hatlas to be remanded in custody until his sentencing on June 24.

Additionally, Hatlas was ordered to register as a sex offender.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will continue to follow the case and provide updates.

Crime

Man fined after obstructing police in Haverfordwest

Published

1 hour ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting obstructing police officers during an incident in the town centre.

John Smith, aged twenty-seven, of Castle Street, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court to wilfully obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.

The offence took place on Tuesday (Feb 3).

Magistrates fined him £160 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £64 victim services surcharge.

Crime

Teen ordered to pay compensation after assault

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1 hour ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A TEENAGER has been ordered to pay compensation after admitting an assault which left another young person injured.

A 13-year-old boy from Pembroke Dock appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The court heard the offence involved an attack on another youth.

Due to the age of those involved, no further details of the incident can be reported.

Magistrates ordered the defendant to pay £500 in compensation to the victim, along with prosecution costs.

The matter was dealt with in the youth court.

Crime

Domestic abuse charge discontinued at magistrates

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1 hour ago

February 6, 2026

Court Reporter

A DOMESTIC abuse case involving allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour has been discontinued at court.

Lewis Thompson-Gill, aged thirty-five, of Ashtree House, Worcester Road, Little Witley, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.

The charge alleged that he repeatedly monitored the complainant’s phone and laptop use, restricted her ability to work, and caused damage to property.

The matter had been listed for trial but prosecutors formally discontinued the case before evidence was heard.

No application was made for costs.