Crime
Pembrokeshire carpenter banned for drink-driving
Motorist stopped in Milford Haven after officers noticed poor driving
A PEMBROKEHIRE carpenter has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel while over the drink-drive limit.
Nathan Edwards, aged 28, was stopped by police as he drove his black BMW along St Peters Road, Milford Haven, on December 5.
“He was stopped as a result of his manner of driving,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“He was followed for a short distance and when officers stopped the vehicle, they observed that his eyes were glazed and that he appeared nervous.”
Ms Vaughan said Edwards admitted to officers that he had consumed two pints of lager prior to being stopped.
Subsequent breathalyser tests showed he had 41 micrograms of alcohol in his system. The legal limit is 35.
His solicitor, Tom Lloyd, told the court: “That reading puts him only just over the limit.
“But the consequences are going to be absolutely huge for him, as he is a self-employed carpenter.
“He thought he was probably okay to drive and he took that foolish risk, which he deeply regrets.”
Edwards, of Charles Street, Neyland, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £400. He was also ordered to pay a £160 court surcharge and £85 in costs.
Crime
Milford Haven disturbance sees two women arrested
TWO WOMEN were arrested following a disturbance at the Mount Estate in Milford Haven on Saturday night (May 9).
The Herald understands the arrests followed an altercation involving four people.
Video circulating on social media shows two women lying face down on the ground outside while handcuffed and restrained by police officers.
In the footage, officers can be heard telling one woman that she is being arrested on suspicion of assaulting police.
Both women were then taken away, each flanked by officers.
Other women can be seen speaking to those detained while they remain on the ground.
The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for further details, including confirmation of the number of arrests, the nature of the incident, and whether anyone was injured.
Crime
Police standoff ends after four-hour incident in Pembroke Dock
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
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.
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