Drunk man jumps into Milford Marina, sparking multi-agency search

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12 months ago

February 24, 2025

A MAJOR multi-agency search was launched at Milford Marina on Friday night (Feb 23) following a 999 call reporting that a fisherman had entered the water near the town’s bowling alley.

The call was received by Angle Lifeboat Station at 8:58pm, but just one minute later, the message was cancelled.

“A person reported that somebody was in the water near to the bowling alley, but just one minute later, our crew received a cancel message, stating that the person was now out of the water,” said a spokesperson for Angle Lifeboat Station.

However, just four minutes later, a second call was received claiming that the individual was once again back in the water.

“As a result, the lifeboat was launched but with the marina lock gates closed, the lifeboat had to tie alongside the pontoon within the lock, with the pier head staff locking the lifeboat in as quickly as possible,” the spokesperson added.

“Fortunately, because the water levels weren’t too dissimilar as a result of the rising tide, the lifeboat was soon within the docks and able to make its way to the area in question.”

Emergency services, including the police, fire service, and coastguard rescue team, arrived on the scene, where the man was later spotted on the quay wall.

Eyewitness Natalya Phillips, who made the emergency call, has since spoken out about the incident, clarifying that the man was not missing but had intentionally jumped into the water while intoxicated.

She said: “Friday night I had to phone 999 because a man who was highly drunk had jumped into the water. He was in and out of a parked car, taking off layers of clothing, and then suddenly ran and jumped off the side into the water.

“I immediately rang 999 and kept my eyes on him because it was cold, it was dark, and the water is not something to be messing with!

“He was later out of the water and taken somewhere safer to rest. There was nothing ‘missing’ about this.”

Phillips also criticised the man’s lack of gratitude towards emergency responders.

“He did not even thank the emergency services for coming to his rescue,” she said. “He didn’t even realise what he had done wrong.”

Local reports suggest that the man was taken out of the water by local fishing skipper Jake Bowman Davies helped by a Latvian member of crew.

Emergency services have not confirmed whether any further action has been taken.

News

Kurtz calls on Labour MPs to back release of Mandelson papers

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5 minutes ago

February 4, 2026

Staff Writer

Opposition motion follows Epstein-linked document disclosures

A SENEDD Member has called on Labour MPs to support a Conservative Opposition Day Motion demanding the release of papers linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

Samuel Kurtz said the motion follows the publication of new files and photographs involving Lord Mandelson, which were released as part of a United States investigation into the disgraced and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking out, Mr Kurtz said that during Prime Minister’s Questions, the Prime Minister admitted he was aware of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein at the time of his appointment.

“That means the Prime Minister knowingly appointed Peter Mandelson to one of the most important diplomatic roles in government despite his links to Epstein,” he said. “This raises serious questions about the Prime Minister’s judgement.”

Mr Kurtz went on to accuse the Prime Minister of attempting to prevent transparency over the appointment process.

“Now, instead of being open and transparent, the Prime Minister is attempting to block the release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment in order to protect his own position,” he said.

He warned that Labour MPs who oppose the motion would share responsibility for withholding information, adding: “If Labour MPs support blocking the release of these papers, they will be complicit in covering up the process and judgement that led the Prime Minister to appoint Peter Mandelson as Ambassador, despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.”

Crime

Drink-driver narrowly avoided collision in town centre

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33 minutes ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Motorist almost three times over legal limit

A DRINK-driver narrowly avoided crashing into another vehicle while almost three times over the legal alcohol limit, a court has heard.

Nathan Lloyd, 33, was seen driving a Nissan X-Trail in Haverfordwest in the early hours of December 20 without headlights.

Police followed the vehicle, which narrowly missed a car and struck a kerb before being stopped.

Lloyd, of Adams Drive, Narberth, recorded a breath reading of 97 micrograms of alcohol, nearly three times the legal limit.

He was disqualified from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order requiring 80 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days. He was ordered to pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs.