Crime

Haverfordwest woman sentenced for four-year campaign of abusive messages

Published

7 months ago

October 7, 2025

A HAVERFORDWEST woman has been sentenced after sending a series of vile and threatening messages to her half-sister over a four-year period.

Haverfordwest magistrates heard this week that Kerry Steadman, 37, of Market Street, repeatedly sent obscene and abusive texts and social media messages to her sibling, including threats such as “Your tits are going to get chopped off,” “You dirty nonce,” and “You in-bred c**.”*

Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told the court: “There have been various attempts by the victim to block communication with the defendant, but she sets up different accounts that enable her to continue her behaviour. This has been going on since 2022, and the defendant has even made attempts to contact other family members in an effort to locate her sister.”

In a victim impact statement read to the court, Steadman’s half-sister said the harassment had taken a serious emotional toll.

“It’s causing distress to myself and my family, and is also making me fear for the safety of my young children,” she said.

Steadman pleaded guilty to sending obscene and abusive messages and to failing to surrender to court bail after failing to appear at a previous hearing on September 16.

Defence solicitor Andrew Isaac said his client’s actions stemmed from “a significant history” within the family.

“She moved to Pembrokeshire because of her family, and there are currently considerable investigations ongoing concerning the family background,” he told the court. “Since she’s been living here, she’s improved massively and is enjoying a completely different type of life to what she was used to in Merseyside. This is a young lady who means well.”

After considering a 15-page pre-sentence report from the probation service, magistrates imposed an 18-month community order including 15 rehabilitation activity days. Steadman was also fined £120, ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £114 court surcharge.

A restraining order was made, banning her from contacting her half-sister directly or indirectly for the next 18 months.

Crime

Man appears in court charged over death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer

Published

15 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

FAMILY WATCHED FROM PUBLIC GALLERY AS CASE SENT TO CROWN COURT

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has appeared before magistrates charged with causing the death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer Tim Minett by dangerous driving.

Mr Minett was riding a Blood Bike Wales Honda motorcycle on the afternoon of July 2, 2025, when it was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Crafter van on the A478 between Glandycross and Blaenffos.

He had been transporting blood supplies for the NHS at the time.

This week the van’s driver, Roger King, 57, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with causing Mr Minett’s death by dangerous driving.

King stood in the dock to confirm his name, age and address as members of Mr Minett’s family watched from the public gallery.

Magistrates were told that, due to the seriousness of the allegation, the case can only be dealt with at the Crown Court.

Proceedings will continue at Swansea Crown Court on May 29.

King was released on unconditional bail until that date.c

Crime

Man breached restraining order by entering woman’s home

Published

15 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

COURT HEARS APPLICATION MADE TO DISCHARGE ORDER

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been sentenced after being found inside a woman’s home despite being banned from contacting her.

Peter Bromley, 51, of Parc y Chwarel, Fishguard, was made subject to a restraining order by Haverfordwest magistrates on February 26.

The order prevented him from having any direct or indirect contact with Rhiannon Bowen.

But on April 8, police received a call claiming Bromley was present at Ms Bowen’s address in Fishguard.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that when officers arrived at the property, Ms Bowen initially denied that Bromley was there.

However, when officers gained access to the property, they found Bromley inside the kitchen.

This week Bromley pleaded guilty to breaching the restraining order.

He was legally represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who told magistrates that Ms Bowen had recently begun proceedings to have the restraining order removed and discharged.

“Considerable progress has been made by the defendant in various areas of his life,” said Mr Lloyd.

Bromley was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and an £80 surcharge.

He must also complete a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement.

Crime

Drink-driver hit bicycle and failed to stop

Published

16 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

SENTENCE ADJOURNED FOR PROBATION REPORT

A 23-YEAR-old motorist has been given an interim driving ban after admitting he was over the drink-drive limit when he damaged a bicycle in a collision.

Ajay Mathias was driving his Ford Fiesta along the A478 at Allensbank on April 8 when he collided with the bicycle.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that subsequent breath tests showed Mathias had 44 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Mathias, of Min y Llan, Letterston, appeared before magistrates this week where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and failing to stop after a road accident.

Sentencing was adjourned until April 30, when magistrates will consider a probation report.

Mathias was released on unconditional bail until that date.