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Surrendering lad gets sent down

Published

11 years ago

November 4, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Held in custody: Harwood fi nds himself behind bars

ON WEDNESDAY, a man from Pembroke Dock handed himself in at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court after a warrant had been issued for his arrest the day before, due to failing to attend his court hearing.

Brad Jack Harwood, aged 21 of Elizabeth Court pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing a kitchen knife in Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock. Prosecutor, Vaughan Pritchard- Jones said: “At 1am on August 28, police attended at the Old Coronation School in Pembroke Dock, which is now blocks of fl ats and had warned Harwood regarding his behaviour. At 2am, police received a call from a member of the public regarding a disturbance in Meyrick Street. They came across two men, one of them was the defendant. Harwood had his hand behind his back, and when he was asked why he made no reply.

He started to walk toward the offi cer with one arm behind his back and one arm extended. The offi cer grabbed hold of the extended arm and the defendant dropped something on the fl oor. It was found the article he had dropped was a kitchen knife with a four and a half inch blade.” Mr Pritchard-Jones added: “He fully admitted possession and said he was threatened by a man named Trevor, who Harwood had punched in the face. He couldn’t remember where he got the knife from and said he was ‘p*****’.

The aggravating feature in this case is he was in court the day before this offence, and what is more concerning is there is no eye witness evidence of what happened before the police arrived.” Harwood was given a community order for two different offences of theft and possession of cannabis on August 28. Probation offi cer, Julie Norman said: “He hasn’t attended any appointments and is currently in breach.” Mr Pritchard-Jones continued: “Harwood is 21 years of age and has 31 previous convictions, seven of which are fail to surrender.

He had breached his conditional discharge on a number of occasions. He has reached the end of the road and I would suggest resentencing on the theft and drugs.” Defence solicitor, Mark Layton said: “In relation to his community order, he tells me he produced a sick note that would have excused him for a week. The last time he was in court he appeared in custody and this time he has handed himself in.

He had phoned probation because he felt better, and was told by a probation offi cer that there was a warrant for his arrest and he came in to court, so hopefully this is evidence that he acknowledged the court. Drugs have been an issue and there have been failures to engage in the past.” Judge DJ Parsons told Harwood: “Not only are we sentencing for possession of a blade, we are also sentencing for failure to answer to court bail. We are also revoking the community order and resentencing for the shoplifting and possession of cannabis. We note that you have not turned up, and that the blade was in your hand and not your pocket.

These offences also occurred the day after your court appearance and your previous convictions are aggravating. You have demonstrated you have consistently failed to comply, and you have not respected or acknowledged the court. You are very much at the end of the road and the only way the public can be protected from you is by a custodial sentence.” Harwood received a total of 23 weeks in custody for the offences.

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

4 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

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26 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

32 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.