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Charges of extreme pornography and indecent images of children

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A HAVERFORDWEST man is due to appear in court on Tuesday (June 17) charged with a series of serious offences involving extreme pornography and indecent images of children.

DEAN PELLINGTON, aged 31, of Back Lane, is facing four charges at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, where he is listed for a first hearing at 2:00pm.

Pellington is accused of possessing 48 extreme pornographic images between January 19 and May 30, 2024.

The images are said to portray, in a highly explicit and realistic manner, a person performing oral sex with a live horse. Prosecutors allege the material was “grossly offensive, disgusting or otherwise of an obscene character,” and that a reasonable person would believe both the person and the animal depicted were real.

The charge is brought under sections 63 and 67 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

In addition, Pellington faces three separate counts of making indecent images of children, all said to have occurred between September 16, 2023, and May 30, 2024, also in Haverfordwest. These include:

  • Three images classified as Category C
  • Three images classified as Category B
  • Two images classified as Category A — the most serious category

These charges fall under the Protection of Children Act 1978. Each carries a maximum sentence of six months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine if dealt with in the magistrates’ court.

The Herald will be present at the hearing and will report further once proceedings are underway.

 

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Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

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A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

 

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Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

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Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.

 

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Bomb hoax allegation lands Carmarthenshire man before court

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A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has appeared before magistrates accused of making a bomb hoax and assaulting police officers.

Anthony Mold, 38, of Sandy Road, Llanelli, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Mold is charged with communicating false information by alleging that a bomb or other explosive substance was present at Dafen Police Station.

The allegation relates to an incident on May 6 this year.

The defendant also faces charges of assaulting two police officers, damaging a police vehicle, and breaching a Community Protection Notice.

Court records show the damage charge relates to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle.

Mold entered guilty pleas to the offences before the court.

District Judge M Layton remanded him in custody for the preparation of reports ahead of sentencing.

The case was adjourned until Thursday, July 2, when Mold is due to be sentenced at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

 

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