News

Teenager arrested following serious crash in Cardigan

Published

1 year ago

September 26, 2024

A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to stop, following a serious car crash in Cardigan.

The single-vehicle incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Saturday (Sept 21) in the Bron-y-Dre area.

A Volkswagen Polo collided with a hedgerow after failing to stop for police officers, The Herald Understands.

Emergency services were swiftly on the scene, and the vehicle’s five occupants were transported to hospital.

One individual required an airlift to receive immediate medical attention. Two people remain hospitalised in a stable condition, while the other three have since been discharged.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crash. He has been released on bail as the police continue their investigation.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that the incident was referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). However, the IOPC has since directed the case back to the local force for further investigation.

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the accident. Crews from Cardigan and Crymych Fire Stations arrived on the scene at 11:33 pm on the night of the crash. According to a fire service spokesperson, “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving one private motor vehicle in collision with a hedgerow. Three casualties had self-extricated from the vehicle prior to the arrival of the fire and rescue service, with a further two casualties extricated by crews using e-draulic cutting equipment.”

Fire crews completed their work at the scene and left at 2:57am.

Wales Air Ambulance also played a critical role in the emergency response. A spokesperson for the service confirmed their involvement, stating, “Our Cardiff-based team was allocated at 23:25 and attended by air. We arrived at the scene at 00:25. Our involvement concluded at 02:40.”

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson provided further details on the ongoing investigation: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in a field in the Bron-y-Dre area of Cardigan, at around 11:30 pm on Saturday, 21st September. The driver of a Volkswagen Polo is alleged to have failed to stop for police.”

The police continue to appeal for information regarding the incident. They urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant details to come forward by calling 101.

Crime

Four deny murder of Caerphilly teenager

Published

1 hour ago

March 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FOUR people have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Ricardo Elliot, aged 27, Connor Palfrey, aged 24, Elexi Manny, aged 24, and Georgie Mears, aged 18, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday (March 20), where each denied killing Tristan Shae Kerr.

Emergency services were called to a property in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, at around 5:45pm on Wednesday (Feb 5) following reports that a teenage boy had suffered serious injuries. Despite efforts, Tristan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court heard that the teenager is alleged to have been attacked with a so-called “zombie knife” measuring approximately nine to ten inches in length.

During the hearing, the four defendants spoke only to confirm their personal details and enter their pleas.

A trial is due to begin on August 3 and is expected to last around six weeks. A further pre-trial review has been scheduled for July 24.

All four defendants were remanded in custody.

Paying tribute after his death, Tristan’s family described him as a “deeply loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.”

They said he was quick-witted, with a love for motorbikes and adventure, adding that he had a natural energy that lit up every room and drew people towards him.

Crime

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

Published

20 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.