Crime

Violent incident in Milford Haven leads to three arrests

Published

2 years ago

September 2, 2024

THREE people, including a 16-year-old youth, were arrested in Milford Haven over the weekend following a violent incident that erupted on the Mount Estate.

The incident, believed to be the result of a long-standing feud between two local families, led to armed police being deployed to the scene.

The violent altercation, which took place around 9:15 pm on Saturday (Aug 31), spilled into the streets, causing alarm among some local residents who described the incident as “loud” and “like a big fight”.

Two individuals were injured in the attack, both requiring hospital treatment. Fortunately, a local taxi driver who became inadvertently involved in the melee was unharmed.

Following the incident, police swiftly moved to make arrests in the Richard John Road area of the town. A 32-year-old man, a 32-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old youth were taken into custody on suspicion of assault. The suspects have since been released on conditional bail as police continue their enquiries.

Local residents reported seeing officers conducting house-to-house enquiries in the aftermath of the incident, which has left the community shaken. However, police have confirmed that they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case.

A police spokesperson provided the following statement: “Police are investigating an allegation of assault which occurred on the Mount Estate, Milford Haven at about 9.15 pm, Saturday, 31st August 2024. Two people were injured in the incident. A 32-year-old male, a 32-year-old female, and a 16-year-old youth were arrested on suspicion of assault. They have been released on conditional bail pending further police enquiries. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in their investigation to come forward. They can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, via email at [email protected], or by calling 101. For those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, contact can be made via text on 07811 311 908.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

22 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

23 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.