Crime

Health and safety consultant sentenced for pub assault and threatening behaviour

Published

7 months ago

May 13, 2025

A HEALTH and safety consultant has been sentenced after assaulting two police officers and subjecting pub staff to a torrent of abuse during a night out in Haverfordwest.

Daniel Watson, 36, had been drinking at The Lost Coins on the evening of April 24 when he launched into a verbal tirade against two members of staff.

“The defendant had been drinking and became angry with the staff,” Crown Prosecutor Ann Griffiths told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“He continued shouting and swearing at them, and kept repeatedly hitting the table.”

Despite his behaviour, Watson proceeded to order a meal, but once it arrived, he again became verbally abusive.

“His behaviour made the staff feel unsafe in their job,” said Ms Griffiths. “Members of the public who were at the pub became stressed by his language and behaviour.”

Police were called to the scene and upon their arrival, Watson turned his aggression towards the officers. He pushed one officer in the chest and pulled another by her hands, causing her to fall to the ground. The incident was captured on body-worn video footage shown to the court. Neither officer was injured.

Watson, of Rowan Drive, Heybridge, pleaded guilty to two charges of using threatening, abusive and insulting words and behaviour towards pub staff, two charges of assaulting emergency workers, and one charge of resisting a police officer.

The court heard that Watson had arrived in Pembrokeshire earlier that day for work as a self-employed Health and Safety consultant.

Probation officer Julie Norman told the court: “He had checked into a local hotel and then went to The Lost Coins where he drank around ten pints of lager. He accepts that he has issues with binge drinking, because sometimes when he goes out, he doesn’t know when to stop.”

Watson was sentenced to an 18-month community order. He must complete ten rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring programme. He was also ordered to pay £50 compensation to each police officer, £85 in prosecution costs and a £114 court surcharge.

Crime

Van driver avoids ban after speeding on A48

Published

16 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A VAN driver who was caught speeding on the A48 near Nantycaws avoided disqualification after magistrates accepted that a ban would cause exceptional hardship to others.

Norman Andrew Chapman, aged 59, of Rock Drive, Gelli, Pentre, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

Chapman admitted driving a Ford Transit 350 panel van at 68mph on a dual carriageway subject to a 60mph limit for that class of vehicle. The offence occurred at 1:05pm on April 2 and was detected using laser equipment.

The court heard detailed mitigation outlining Chapman’s caring responsibilities. He helps care for his housebound mother, who is on oxygen, and has taken on additional responsibilities while his brother undergoes cancer treatment. Magistrates were also told he assists a lifelong friend with panic attacks by taking her shopping, and that losing his licence would jeopardise his employment and potentially affect his employer’s business.

Finding exceptional hardship, the court decided not to disqualify Chapman.

He was fined £193, ordered to pay £400 in prosecution costs, and had three penalty points added to his driving licence.

Crime

Harassment case against Milford Haven man dismissed

Published

16 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A HARASSMENT case against a Milford Haven man was dismissed after prosecutors offered no evidence.

David Daley, aged 45, of Murray Road, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15) for trial.

Daley had denied a charge of harassment without violence, relating to allegations that between October 28 and October 30 he persistently sent unwanted messages and attended at the home address of a female in Prioryville, Milford Haven.

No evidence was offered by the Crown Prosecution Service, and the charge was formally dismissed by the court.

Crime

Carmarthen man given restraining order after public order offence

Published

16 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Court Reporter

A CARMARTHEN man has been handed a restraining order after admitting a public order offence involving a woman known to him.

Joe Davies, aged 40, of Rhos Las, Carmarthen, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15), where he pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

The offence took place in Carmarthen on April 10, when Davies directed his behaviour towards Helena Davies.

The court heard that a victim personal statement was presented and read aloud by the prosecution.

Magistrates imposed a 12-month conditional discharge, taking Davies’ guilty plea into account. He was also ordered to pay £350 in prosecution costs.

A restraining order was imposed, banning Davies from contacting Helena Davies directly or indirectly, entering her home, or referring to her on any electronic device or online platform. The order will remain in force until December 15, 2026.