Crime

Milford Haven woman left with facial fractures after drunken attack

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2 hours ago

June 8, 2026

A WOMAN in her late fifties suffered facial fractures after being repeatedly punched through the window of her car during a drunken attack outside a Milford Haven bar.

Ben Jenkins, of St Lawrence Avenue, Hakin, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after being convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm following the assault outside the Nos Da Bar in Victoria Road, Milford Haven, on Guy Fawkes Night, November 5, 2023.

The court heard Jenkins had been drinking heavily when the victim asked him to move from the road so she could drive past.

Instead, prosecutor Georgia Donohue said Jenkins walked to the driver’s side of the vehicle and repeatedly punched the woman in the face through the open window.

The victim, who was trapped inside the car and unable to escape, suffered facial fractures, ongoing swelling and permanent mild facial asymmetry as a result of the attack.

Jenkins, who was 25 at the time of the incident and is now 28, denied inflicting grievous bodily harm and stood trial. A jury convicted him on January 14.

Defending, John Hipkin KC said Jenkins had previously been of good character, had since lost his employment and is due to become a father later this year.

The court heard Jenkins had written a letter expressing remorse and accepting responsibility for his actions.

But Judge Paul Thomas KC criticised him for failing to admit the offence earlier.

“What a shame, Mr Jenkins, you were not man enough to do that two years ago,” the judge said.

He told Jenkins the attack went far beyond being “disgraceful”, adding: “You, a rugby player, punched a woman in her late fifties repeatedly in the face.”

The judge said Jenkins had attempted to “brazen it out” by advancing a defence the jury had rejected.

Jenkins was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years.

He must complete a 90-day alcohol abstinence requirement, carry out 250 hours of unpaid work and pay £3,000 compensation to the victim.

A restraining order preventing contact with the victim was also imposed for three years.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man admits breaching sexual harm prevention order

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5 minutes ago

June 8, 2026

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on two separate occasions.

Jack Thomas, aged 23, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8).

Thomas admitted breaching an order made by Swansea Crown Court on June 5, 2023.

The court heard that on March 23, 2026, at Pembroke Dock, Thomas used a profile name on social media which had not been approved by police before its use.

He also admitted a second breach on April 22, 2026, when he deleted a message from Facebook Messenger.

Both actions were prohibited under the terms of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Magistrates adjourned the case for the preparation of an all-options pre-sentence report.

Thomas was granted unconditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 29, at 10:00am.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man handed 250 hours unpaid work after assaults on two women

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6 minutes ago

June 8, 2026

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man who assaulted two women has been handed a community order and banned from contacting one of the victims.

Ryan Brundrett appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8) after admitting two charges of assault by beating.

The court heard that on October 3, 2025, at Pembroke Dock, Brundrett assaulted Ceri Laville and Sonia Duffin.

Magistrates were told Brundrett changed his plea on the day of trial, receiving limited credit for his guilty pleas.

He was sentenced to a community order lasting until June 7, 2027.

As part of the order, Brundrett must complete 250 hours of unpaid work and up to ten days of rehabilitation activity.

The court also ordered Brundrett to pay £100 compensation to Ceri Laville, along with £325 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

A restraining order was imposed preventing Brundrett from contacting Ceri Laville directly or indirectly until June 7, 2027. He is also banned from entering any property where she lives and prohibited from posting anything on social media or public forums referring directly or indirectly to her.

No restraining order was made in relation to Lewis Laville, with magistrates ruling this was not necessary or proportionate.

No compensation order was made for Sonia Duffin as the court heard the parties had reconciled.

Crime

Tenby man found with hunting knife at Withybush Hospital

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6 minutes ago

June 8, 2026

Court Reporter

A TENBY man who was caught with a hunting knife at Withybush Hospital has been handed a community order.

Sion Williams, aged 50, of Flat 2, St Stephens, The Croft, Tenby, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 8) for sentence.

Williams had denied possessing a knife blade or sharply pointed article in a public place, but was found guilty after trial on May 18.

The court heard that on December 13, 2025, Williams had a hunting knife with him at Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, without good reason or lawful authority.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until June 7, 2027.

Williams must complete 75 hours of unpaid work and take part in up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity.

He was also ordered to pay £650 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

The hunting knife was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.