Crime

Victim left unconscious after unprovoked attack in Haverfordwest

Published

2 years ago

September 17, 2024

A MAN has been sentenced for carrying out an unprovoked attack that knocked another man unconscious outside Eddie’s nightclub in Haverfordwest.

CCTV footage shown to Llanelli magistrates showed the defendant, David Petrie, 31, stride up to Mr David Corbin as he began walking away from the nightclub’s entrance.

“I can’t remember anything about the incident, and I think this is probably for the best,” Mr Corbin told the court in a victim personal statement.

“This was an unexpected and unprovoked attack, and I’m shocked that it happened. I don’t know [David Petrie], and I have no connection to him.”

The attack took place on the night of October 22 as Mr Corbin made his way from Eddie Rocks.

“The victim was speaking to a female outside the club and the next thing he knew was when he woke up on the ground,” said Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson.

“The door staff told him that he’d been hit, and had lost consciousness.”

As a result of the attack, Mr Corbin required five stitches to his right ear and sustained cuts around both his eyes. He also suffered considerable pain as a result of the attack, particularly in his ribs and chest.

Police officers were called to the scene and subsequently arrested the defendant. He was placed inside the cage in the rear of a police van, but began thrashing around violently, and screaming incoherently.

As a result of his behaviour, he was taken to Withybush Hospital but while he was being examined, he began kicking out at the officers.

“He made a number of swings with his right arm which made contact with one of the officer’s right cheek and chin,” said Ms Jackson.

Photographs of the injuries sustained by the police officer and Mr Corbin were shown to the magistrates.

Petrie, of Newport Road, Lower Town, Fishguard, pleaded guilty to assaulting Davd Corbin, causing him actual bodily harm, and of assaulting an emergency worker by beating. He chose to be legally unrepresented in court and chose to say nothing in mitigation.

After considering a detailed probation report, magistrates sentenced Petrie to 22 weeks in custody suspended for 18 months.

He was ordered to pay £750 compensation to Mr Corbin, £85 prosecution costs and a £154 court surcharge. He must wear an alcohol abstinence tag for 120 days and must carry out 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Crime

Broad Haven man remanded in custody over sexual harm prevention order breach

Published

15 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted using Xbox without informing police as required under court order

ANTHONY COOMBES, aged 26, of Sand Banks, Broad Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Mar 20) charged with breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

The court heard that between February 26 and March 19, 2026, at Haverfordwest, Coombes repeatedly breached the order by using an Xbox device without informing police within three days, as required.

The offences relate to a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Swansea Crown Court on October 20, 2021.

Coombes indicated guilty pleas to the offences at the first hearing.

Magistrates committed the case to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody ahead of the next hearing, which is due to take place at 9:00am on Friday, April 3, at Swansea Crown Court.

The court refused bail on the grounds that he was likely to offend, citing the nature and seriousness of the offences and his previous record and character.

A pre-sentence report was ordered.

Crime

Illegal dog breeders ordered to pay over £129,000 after council probe

Published

16 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people from Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, have been ordered to pay more than £129,000 following a successful prosecution for illegal dog breeding.

At Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday (Mar 10), before His Honour Judge Thomas KC, Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, pleaded guilty to offences under the Breeding of Dogs (Wales) Regulations 2014.

The court imposed confiscation orders totalling £129,873.41 under the Proceeds of Crime Act across the four defendants. They were also ordered to pay £8,000 in costs, while each defendant received a £2,000 fine.

The investigation began in April 2021 after Carmarthenshire County Council’s Animal Health team received an enquiry from Peter Edwards about obtaining a dog breeding licence. Although licensing guidance was provided and a partial application was submitted in February 2022, this was later withdrawn.

In March 2024, the council received a complaint that puppies were being advertised for sale without the required licence. Officers subsequently contacted online advertising platforms and issued data requests to assess the scale of activity.

Analysis of records from Pets4Homes, Freeads and Gumtree revealed multiple litters being advertised by members of the same household.

Correspondence under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act confirmed that up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, including between 16 and 19 breeding females.

While some defendants claimed joint ownership of the dogs, others attempted to minimise their involvement.

The Herald understands that numerous puppy advertisements were posted between July 2020 and April 2025, demonstrating a sustained pattern of unlicensed breeding.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability, Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, said: “This case demonstrates the council’s firm stance against unlicensed and illegal dog breeding.

“These regulations are in place to protect animal welfare and ensure that breeding activities are subject to proper oversight. The scale of activity uncovered at this property was entirely unacceptable, and we welcome the court’s decision to issue significant confiscation orders under POCA.”

He added: “We urge anyone with concerns about illegal dog breeding to report it. Our Animal Health officers will continue to investigate thoroughly and take action against those who disregard the law.”

Residents are reminded that anyone breeding and selling dogs must comply with licensing regulations designed to protect both animal welfare and consumers.

Crime

Publican jailed for six years for supplying cocaine and cannabis

Published

16 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Rieve Nesbitt-Marr

Milford Haven man sentenced at Swansea Crown Court following drug dealing operation

A MILFORD HAVEN publican has been jailed for six years after admitting supplying cocaine and cannabis.

The defendant, who previously appeared before magistrates and was remanded in custody, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court following an investigation into drug dealing activity linked to the town.

The court heard that he had been involved in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs, with evidence including material recovered by police and analysis of mobile phone data. Investigators said the activity had been ongoing since at least 2024.

Cocaine, a Class A drug, carries the most serious penalties under UK law, and the involvement of both cocaine and cannabis was reflected in the length of the sentence imposed.

During proceedings, the court was told that the case went beyond isolated incidents, with the defendant playing a significant role in the supply chain. The judge said the offending was serious and sustained, warranting an immediate custodial sentence.

He was sentenced to six years in prison.

The case had previously been heard at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, where the defendant was remanded due to the seriousness of the allegations before being sent to the Crown Court for sentencing.