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

Published

1 year 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.

Crime

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

Published

18 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.

News

Man arrested after suspected drugs-related death in Haverfordwest

Published

18 hours ago

March 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police say death not suspicious as 46-year-old arrested over alleged Class A drug supply

A MAN has died following a medical emergency at a property in Haverfordwest, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called at 3:18pm on Wednesday (March 18) after a report of a medical incident.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

However, police confirmed that a man, aged 46, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

No further details about the deceased have been formally released.

Crime

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

Published

19 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.