Crime

Man admits to assaulting child after consuming alcohol

Published

2 years ago

August 15, 2024

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has admitted to consuming seven cans of alcohol before assaulting a child, a court heard.

Paul Heathfield, of London Road, appeared at Swansea Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to a charge of battery. The incident occurred on 15 September last year at an address in Carmarthenshire, involving a six-year-old child.

Prosecutor Alycia Carpanini told the court that Heathfield had been drinking before the assault took place. “He had drank seven cans of alcohol,” Ms Carpanini explained.

Heathfield was interviewed by police on 13 October, during which he denied the allegations against him. Initially charged with child cruelty, Heathfield maintained his innocence on that count. However, the prosecution accepted his guilty plea to the lesser charge of battery on 9 July.

The court was informed that the 43-year-old defendant has 12 previous convictions for 16 offences.

In mitigation, defence counsel Robin Rouch stated that Heathfield was deeply remorseful for his actions. “There’s no excuse for what he did,” Mr Rouch said. “It’s something he bitterly regrets.”

Judge Geraint Walters, in his sentencing remarks, expressed disappointment over the defendant’s behaviour. “It’s a great pity that you acted in this way. Anybody watching that would have been disturbed,” the judge said. “I put this down to the fact that you had one too many of those cans that day. Even a momentary loss of control can have serious consequences.”

Heathfield was sentenced to a 12-month community order, including a requirement to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activities.

Crime

Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest

Published

5 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.

Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.

Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.

A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.

Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.

Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26*375605.

Crime

Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston

Published

6 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).

The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.

Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.

Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Crime

Pembroke woman accused of scrap fraud to appear in court

Published

11 hours ago

May 18, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant accused of dishonestly selling vehicle for scrap in Haverfordwest

A PEMBROKE woman is due to appear before magistrates charged with fraud after allegedly selling a vehicle for scrap in Haverfordwest.

Natalie Morris, aged 42, of Corston Lodge, Axton Hill, is accused of fraud by false representation under the Fraud Act 2006.

The allegation relates to an incident said to have taken place in Haverfordwest on Tuesday (Aug 9), 2022, in which Morris allegedly dishonestly made a false representation by selling a silver Toyota Corolla, registration CU52 XBR, for scrap.

The court heard the alleged offence was carried out with the intention of making a financial gain of £313.

The case was listed before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 18), where a previously issued warrant was withdrawn.

No plea was entered and the matter was adjourned.

Morris is now due to appear before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court at 10:00am on Tuesday (May 26) for a plea hearing, where she will be asked to enter a guilty or not guilty plea.