Crime

Pub-goer punches barman in unprovoked attack at Pembroke Dock pub

Published

8 months ago

September 25, 2024

A MAN has appeared before magistrates after punching a barman to the head at the First and Last pub, Pembroke Dock, causing him to fall to the floor.

Francis McDonagh had been drinking at the pub with his wife on September 8 when he suddenly hit out at pub worker Darren Carey.

“It was completely unprovoked,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“The complainant had only served him in the pub as a customer and he didn’t think there had been any issues.”

Ms Jackson went on to say that the assault took place at around 7pm on September 8.

“The defendant appeared to be leaving the pub but then he started walking towards the back door. The victim told them to have a good night and suddenly he felt a hit to the back of his head, causing him to fall to the ground.

“He then put his hand to the back of his head, he saw blood as the result of a small laceration.”

This week McDonagh pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by beating. He was represented by Mr David Williams who said the assault was provoked by a comment made by the complainant.

“The barman accepts that he said something inappropriate to my client’s wife and that upset her,” he said. “This was a single punch and he wishes he could take back his actions that night. He’s remorseful and realises, with the biggest of hindsight, that this was not the way to deal with the matter.”

After listening to the evidence, magistrates adjourned sentencing for a probation report to be prepared. The date of sentencing has yet to be confirmed by the courts.

Crime

Police appeal to locate wanted man Gareth Edwards

Published

1 hour ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for information to help locate Gareth Edwards, aged 35, from Aberystwyth.

He is wanted on suspicion of sexual assault and a drug offence.

Edwards is believed to have links to the Swansea area and may be in that region.

Anyone who has seen Gareth Edwards or has information that could assist officers in locating him is urged to contact police via one of the following methods:

🖥️ | Online form
📧 | Email: [email protected]
📞 | Call: 101

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Please quote reference: 25000405741.

Crime

Death at Pembroke Dock property sparks police probe – arrests made

Published

3 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Three in custody on suspicion of Class A drug supply following incident

A HEAVY police presence was seen on Glenview Avenue, Pembroke Dock on Tuesday evening (May 20) after emergency services were called to a medical emergency at a residential property.

Multiple police units and ambulances responded to the scene at around 7:30pm. Officers remained at the location throughout the night.

It has now been confirmed that one person sadly died at the property. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed.

In a statement issued to The Herald on Wednesday afternoon (May 21), Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers were called to assist paramedics following a report of a medical emergency at a property on Glenview Avenue, Pembroke Dock at around 7:30pm on Tuesday (May 20). Sadly, one person died at the scene.”

“Three people have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

“They remain in police custody.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.”

Crime

Milford woman to stand trial over assaults and criminal damage

Published

6 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A MILFORD HAVEN woman is due to stand trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 22) charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of criminal damage.

Karen Harper, aged 57, of Marble Hall Close, Milford Haven, is accused of assaulting two individuals during an incident on March 18 this year in Milford Haven.

Harper is alleged to have assaulted Jane Annettes, causing actual bodily harm, and also faces a separate charge of criminal damage after reportedly destroying a £100 necklace belonging to Ms Annettes during the same incident.

In a further charge relating to the same day, Harper is accused of assaulting Lee Dimmick, also causing actual bodily harm.

She has also been convicted of criminal damage to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle, admitting to damaging the cage door of a police van following her arrest. That charge was dealt with at an earlier hearing, but sentencing was adjourned to be considered alongside the remaining matters.

All offences are alleged to have taken place on March 18 and were previously adjourned from March 20 for a trial to be held.

The trial is scheduled to begin at 10:00am at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.