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Abusive drunk ‘targeted family’

Published

11 years ago

March 3, 2015

DEAN ROWLANDS from The Green in Pembroke pleaded guilty to using abusive, threatening, insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause fear or provoke violence at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Feb 17) .

The prosecutor, Lisa McCormick, told the court that the 24 year-old had been travelling on a train at the same time as the Kidd family. They had been travelling between Cardiff and Penally and were due to change trains in Tenby.

The mother engaged in a conversation with a group of males, and Rowlands seemed to become irate. He had said: “Do you think you’re better than everyone else?” When they changed trains at Tenby, Rowlands sat opposite the family. He called the mother a f***ing sl*t and shouted at the father: “Hey, you in the f***ing leather jacket, I’ll take you out, he thinks he can hide behind his daughter!” The concerned family contacted the police, and they were waiting at Pembroke Train Station, where Rowlands got off.

The defendant accepts that he was heavily intoxicated as he had had a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, and he has said that he has no recollection of the conversation between himself and the Kidd family. His last offence was in December 2014 and he had some unrelated offences in 2011.

The defence, John Tarrant, said that it was clearly verbal assault. He talked about the fact that Rowlands could not remember what had happened, but he was completely ashamed by what he had done. He had self-referred himself to social workers as he had been relying heavily on drink. He had been doing very well; going from being dependant on alcohol to marginalising the problem. However, at Christmas he lost a friend and relapsed. Rowlands wants to better himself for his two children.

Magistrates said that it was a deeply unpleasant offence, but said that they would like to learn more about him from the probation service before they decide how to punish him.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

7 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

7 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.