Crime

Painter accused of knocking partner unconscious after ‘years of abuse’

Published

5 months ago

December 24, 2025

Man charged with assault, threats to kill and knife possession will face trial at Crown Court

A PEMBROKESHIRE painter and decorator has appeared before magistrates accused of knocking his partner unconscious following what the Crown alleges were years of domestic abuse.

Haverfordwest magistrates heard this week that the complainant claims she was forced to flee her home barefoot with her young child after allegedly being assaulted by Jamie Clews, 38.

The court was told that the incident is said to have occurred at the couple’s address in Hubberston while the woman was running a bath.

“By the time she regained consciousness, the bath was overflowing and water had begun pouring through the downstairs ceiling,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told the court.

“She left the property barefoot, accompanied by her young child, and later collapsed in a local pub.”

Ms Vaughan said the complainant alleges she had been subjected to domestic violence by Clews over a considerable period of time.

“Her arm has been fractured, she has had a knife held to her throat while being told she was going to be killed, and she has been beaten unconscious,” she said.

A victim impact statement was read to the court in which the complainant claimed she had endured several years of abuse.

“There have been times when I’ve been afraid for my life,” she said.

“No-one should have to live with domestic violence, but I’m petrified of him. I don’t want my children to grow up seeing their mother subjected to violent atrocities from Jamie, or from anyone else.”

Clews is charged with assaulting the complainant on two separate occasions, possessing a knife in a private place, making threats to kill, and causing criminal damage to her iPhone.

After considering the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and committed the case to Swansea Crown Court, where Clews is due to appear on January 23.

The Crown applied for Clews to be remanded in custody, a request opposed by defence solicitor Tom Lloyd. No pleas were entered at this stage, though the defence indicated the allegations would be denied.

“This is a bare-bones file, and on that basis the court is being asked to remand a hard-working painter and decorator in custody,” Mr Lloyd said.

“The defendant has been assaulted in the pub on numerous occasions by the complainant, and there is CCTV footage to support that. No mention of this has been made in court this morning. Jamie Clews was the victim here, not her.”

Following a short adjournment, magistrates agreed to release Clews on conditional bail.

The conditions include that he resides with his father at an address in Narberth, has no direct or indirect contact with the complainant, does not enter Hubberston, and observes a daily curfew between 8:00pm and 6:30am.

Anyone affected by domestic abuse in Wales can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800, a free, 24-hour confidential service providing help, information and support. The helpline also offers a live chat service via the Welsh Government’s Live Fear Free website.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Crime

Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock

Published

16 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ELIZABETH COURT SCENE STOOD DOWN AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A FOUR-HOUR police standoff in Pembroke Dock has ended with a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident at Elizabeth Court has now been stood down and the scene released.

The man has been taken to hospital to receive medical attention.

Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: “I want to thank local residents for their patience while we dealt with this incident. I understand that such a large police presence in a residential street is concerning to see, and I’m grateful to everyone who co-operated with our officers at the scene.

“I’d like to offer my reassurance that our units responded to an isolated domestic incident, and there was no further threat posed to the wider community. The scene has now been released, and we will investigate the full circumstances of this morning’s incident.”

Officers were called to the address this morning (Saturday, May 9), with a large police presence remaining in the area for several hours.

Eyewitnesses told The Herald that police were asking a man upstairs to come down, with tasers drawn during the incident.

Police dogs, specialist officers and what appeared to be a negotiator were also seen at the scene.

The incident lasted from around 11:00am until about 3:10pm.

Crime

Teen denies attempted murder of Milford Haven teacher

Published

20 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TEENAGER REMANDED AHEAD OF JULY TRIAL

A 15-YEAR-old boy has denied attempting to murder a teacher during a stabbing incident at Milford Haven School.

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (May 8).

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding with a knife.

The charges relate to an incident at Milford Haven School on Thursday, February 5, when emergency services were called after reports that a teacher had been assaulted by a pupil carrying a weapon.

The school was placed into lockdown and pupils were later safely evacuated.

The injured teacher was taken to hospital with stab wounds, but was discharged later the same day.

Police said at the time that specialist officers were supporting the victim and the wider school community.

The teenager was remanded in custody following Friday’s hearing.

A trial is due to begin on July 6.

Crime

Racial abuse suspect barricaded himself inside Johnston lodge

Published

3 days ago

May 7, 2026

Tom Sinclair

ARMED police were called to a supported accommodation building in Johnston after a man allegedly barricaded himself inside a room while behaving aggressively and racially abusing staff.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed officers were called to Silverdale Lodge at around 8:55am on Saturday (May 2) following reports of disorder involving a resident.

According to police, the man allegedly acted aggressively towards staff members and made racially abusive comments before barricading himself inside a room at the property.

The force said armed officers were deployed to ensure the safety of staff, other occupants and the man himself.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police was called to Silverdale Lodge in Johnston at approximately 8.55am on May 2 following a report of a male behaving in an aggressive manner and being racially abusive towards a member of staff.

“Officers attended the scene and the male had barricaded himself in a room.

“In order to ensure the safety of the male, staff members and other occupants of the building, armed officers attended the scene.

“The man was detained and arrested. There were no injuries to members of staff or officers reported. There is currently no ongoing threat to the public.”

Police confirmed Billy Pitman, aged 29, has been charged with racially aggravated public order offences, criminal damage and threats to cause criminal damage in connection with the incident.

Pitman was remanded into custody and appeared before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 4).

We will bring you the court result as we receive it.