Crime
Court hearing for Milford man accused of rape delayed as he ‘refused to attend’
HAVERFORDWEST Magistrates’ Court was supposed to have been the venue for the initial hearing of Nathan John, a resident of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, on July 23.
Mr John, aged 19, of Richard John Road, faces multiple charges which include include the creation of indecent images, multiple counts of sexual assault, and the possession of extreme pornographic material. These charges cover incidents that allegedly took place between July and October of 2022.
He is being held in custody, and did not attend court because he refused to leave his cell at Parc Prison.
Mr John, represented by defence solicitor Tom Lloyd, is accused of making an indecent photograph of a child on 30th July 2022. Further charges include causing a female aged 13 or over to engage in a penetrative sexual activity on 2nd October 2022, and the rape of a woman over 16 on the same date. Additionally, he is accused of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting acts with animals during the period from July to September 2022.
The courtroom, overseen by District Judge J Layton, heard that the complainants’ anonymity is protected under the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992. Prosecution counsel Abigail Jackson outlined the charges, and stressed the seriousness of the allegations.
Due to the fact the defendant had allegedly refused to leave his cell, the hearing was adjourned, and was rescheduled for a later in the week.
At the new hearing on Thursday, no pleas were entered, and the case was sent up to Swansea Crown Court.
A HMP Parc spokesperson told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “The hearing was adjourned because Mr John refused to attend. It was rearranged and the hearing has now taken place.”
Crime
Man arrested for murder following death of pensioner in Pembroke Dock
Officers called to Hawkstone Road property as investigation continues and residents urged to come forward
DYFED-POWYS POLICE officers have launched a murder investigation following the sudden death of an eighty-five-year-old man at a property in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock.
Emergency services were called at approximately 1:30pm today (Friday, Feb 6).
Officers attended the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the death.
A man in his forties has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information that could assist officers is urged to come forward.
Information can be provided online, by 101.
Quote reference: 212 of February 6.
Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their website.
Crime
Man fined after obstructing police in Haverfordwest
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
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.
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