Man pleads guilty to strangling wife

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2 years ago

July 23, 2024

A MAN has pleaded guilty to strangling his wife, admitting to officers that she “doesn’t lie”.

Barry Jones, 42, of Heol Derwen in Merlin’s Bridge, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with two offences.

Jones was accused of assaulting a woman by beating in Haverfordwest on 20 June, as well as strangling her. He pleaded not guilty to battery, but admitted to intentional strangulation.

The court heard that, in his police interview, Jones told officers: “My wife doesn’t lie.”

Prosecutor Regan Walters stated that this plea was acceptable, and a trial would not be sought on the battery charge. He formally offered no evidence for the battery offence.

Hannah George, appearing for Jones, requested the court for a psychiatric report and a pre-sentence report to be completed ahead of Jones’ next appearance in the dock.

Judge Huw Rees ordered those reports to be prepared and instructed Jones to return to court to be sentenced on 27 August.

The judge remanded the defendant back into custody and warned Jones that all sentencing options remain open.

Man wanted over Class A drugs investigation in Carmarthenshire

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2 hours ago

March 26, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are appealing for information to trace a man wanted in connection with a Class A drugs investigation in Llanelli.

Dyfed-Powys Police has issued a public appeal to locate Jake Ware, aged 25, who is originally from Liverpool but is known to have links in the west Wales area.

The appeal follows the execution of a warrant in Llanelli on Tuesday (Dec 17, 2025), as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected Class A drug offences.

Officers are urging members of the public to come forward if they have seen Ware or have any information that could assist in locating him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference: 25001029597.

Members of the public can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Man bailed after serious assault in Fishguard town centre

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22 hours ago

March 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Fishguard that has left a man in hospital.

The incident happened on Main Street at around 11:00pm on Saturday (Mar 21), when the victim was reportedly punched, sustaining head injuries. He remains in hospital receiving treatment.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Dyfed-Powys Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference: 26*227686.

Information can be provided online via the Dyfed-Powys Police website, by emailing [email protected], by calling 101, or by sending a direct message on social media.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police seize off-road bike after anti-social driving complaints in Hakin

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23 hours ago

March 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

OFFICERS from Milford Haven and Neyland Police have seized an off-road bike following multiple reports of reckless and anti-social driving in the Hakin area.

Members of the public raised concerns about the manner in which the bike was being ridden, prompting police action. The vehicle was seized yesterday (Tuesday) as part of efforts to address ongoing issues linked to illegal off-road biking.

Police have reminded residents that such bikes are not road legal and must only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission.

Officers are urging the public to continue reporting incidents and sharing information to help tackle the problem in local communities.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, via email at [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.