Crime

Pregnant woman abused at workplace by Haverfordwest man

Published

7 months ago

August 20, 2025

VICTIM FEARED FUTURE THREATS

A COURT has heard how a heavily pregnant woman was branded a “bitch, slut, prostitute and paedophile” after being accosted in her workplace by a 40-year-old Pembrokeshire man.

The victim told Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week: “I’m continually anxious because of his behaviour and his threats towards me, my partner and our unborn child. I’m now trying to avoid the Haverfordwest area as I know this is where I’m most likely to come across him. I genuinely believe he’s obsessed over our relationship, despite the fact he’s almost twice my age.”

The incident took place on February 8 when Daniel Pearce, 40, turned up at the woman’s workplace at Folly Cross, Camrose.

“The victim was there, heavily pregnant, but the defendant arrived and began shouting at her, calling her a bitch, a slut, a prostitute and a paedophile,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan.

“As a result of what happened, the victim had a panic attack and dialled 999 because of the aggression that was being shown towards her.”

The prosecutor told the court that when officers intervened, Pearce was heard shouting: “There’ll be more than just shouting next time.”

Pearce, of Hazelgrove, Winch Lane, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to using threatening and abusive words likely to cause harassment, alarm and distress.

He was represented in court by solicitor Alaw Harries, who told magistrates: “Daniel Pearce went to her workplace in response to posts she’d made on social media, where she’d called him derogatory names. He was angry and frustrated at this, and minimum disturbance was caused.”

Ms Harries added that Pearce was under considerable personal strain as the man convicted of murdering his mother 16 years ago is due for release from custody later this year. “This is weighing heavily on his mind,” she said.

After viewing police body-worn footage of the incident, magistrates imposed an 18-month restraining order, preventing Pearce from contacting the victim directly or indirectly, visiting her home or workplace, or making any reference to her on social media or electronic devices.

He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £32 surcharge.

Crime

Motorist loses licence after report of drink-driving from Narberth pub

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8 hours ago

March 18, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

A woman who was reported to police for drink-driving from a Narberth pub has been banned from the roads

A COURT has heard how a motorist was arrested by police officers following a call stating that she was drink-driving from the Ivy Bush in Narberth.

The call was made just after 10pm on February 22.

“The caller stated that Tanya Hanna was drinking-driving from the Ivy Bush in a Mercedes,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

When Hanna, 36, was apprehended by officers at Kiln Park Road, a roadside breath test proved positive while further tests at the police station showed she had 47 mcg of alcohol in her system, the legal limit being 35.

Hanna, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to the drink-driving charge. She was represented in court by Michael Kelleher.

“It wasn’t the most pleasant situation when someone took umbrage with Tanya and phoned the police,” he said. “As a result, she has lost her job.

“She knows she’s let herself and her family down, because without a driving licence, it’ll be very difficult for her to keep in regular contact with them, having to rely on public transport.”

Hanna, of Beach Hotel, Marsh Road, Pendine, was disqualified from driving for 14 months. She was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £48 surcharge.

Crime

Driver banned after drink-driving on Cleddau Bridge

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8 hours ago

March 18, 2026

Court Reporter

A MILFORD HAVEN motorist has been banned from the roads after being caught driving on Cleddau Bridge when he was over the drink-drive limit.

Andrew Evans, 36, was stopped by officers just before 1am on February 25 as he drove his Nissan Qashqai northwards towards Neyland.

After providing a positive roadside breath test, subsequent tests carried out at the police station showed he had 42 mcg of alcohol in his system, the legal limit being 35.

This week Evans, of Great North Road, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates. He was represented in court by solicitor Michael Kelleher.

“He believed he’d allowed enough time for the alcohol to pass through his system but that, unfortunately for him, was a dreadful mistake although his alcohol levels were decreasing all the time,” said Mr Kelleher.

Evans, who has no previous convictions, was disqualified from driving for 13 months. He was fined £461 and ordered to pay a £184 court surcharge and £85 costs.

Crime

Teen avoids jail after knife incident in Tenby

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8 hours ago

March 18, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

He was found carrying a kitchen knife in Tenby town centre has been handed a suspended sentence

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has narrowly avoided a custodial sentence after being found in possession of a bladed article in Tenby town centre.

Police officers were called to The Glebe in the early hours of April 26, 2025, following a call from a member of the public that a male had been seen carrying an offensive weapon. There they found Teilo Griffiths in possession of a kitchen knife.

“The defendant’s mother contacted the police at around 2am, reporting an ongoing incident with her son,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“He was intoxicated and under the influence of drugs.”

While Mrs Griffiths was on the phone, her son left the home address.

“A young male was then reported to be walking around Tenby town centre in possession of a kitchen knife,” continued Linda Baker. “He wasn’t making threats to anyone but he was under the influence.”

Griffiths, of The Glebe, Tenby, pleaded guilty to being in possession of the knife and was represented in court by Tom Lloyd.

“When he was arrested, he was open and honest straight away, and admitted he couldn’t remember what had happened,” said Mr Lloyd.

“He’d been out with friends, he was over excited, people were buying him drinks, and this wasn’t something he was used to. He went totally over the top and can’t remember what happened.”

Griffiths was sentenced to 18 weeks in custody suspended for 12 months and a 12 month community order during which he must carry out 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work He must also pay a £154 court surcharge and £85 costs. A forfeiture and destruction order was imposed on the knife.