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Milford Haven: Male found dead in Mount Estate flat

Published

11 years ago

May 31, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Police at scene: Hawthorn Path, Mount Estate, Milford Haven.

OFFICERS from Milford Haven police discovered the body of a male at an address in Hawthorn Path, Mount Estate, Milford Haven on Sunday evening (May 31).

The police had been contacted on the non-emergency number to get in touch with a resident whose alarm had been going off intermittently for around a fortnight.

Next door neighbour Paul Hodson told The Herald: “I rang Pembrokeshire County Council on May 19 to inform them that there was an alarm going off at the address, because we were not able to get an answer from his door. The council told me not to worry, and that we would send someone around or get in touch with him.”

“Obviously nothing had been done, so tonight I decided to ask a friend to call the police on 101 to say that we were concerned for the welfare of the gentleman, who is in his forties and lives alone.”

“When the police went in they saw that the gentleman had passed away. He had been dead for some time.”

A spokesman for Pembrokeshire County Council initially said: “We have checked all our records and found no reference to a report being made regarding this property on the Mount at any time in May. The last contact we had about this property was in March.”

On Monday (June 1) the Council contacted the Herald again, saying: “We have double checked our records again and have now identified the call that came in from the neighbour on the Mount Estate on May 19. We are now investigating the actions arising from the call. We apologise for the inaccuracy of our earlier statement.”

A police spokesman told The Herald: “Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a male who was found in a property on the Mount estate on Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2015. The death is currently being treated as unexplained. There are no suspicious circumstances at this time. Next of kin have been advised.”

Mayor of Milford Haven, Cllr Stephen Joseph expressed his condolences to the family and said: “My own experience is using the Council contact centre is very positive and they are normally very helpful. I don’t know where the fault lies with this. Thankfully this is a very isolated incident, and it is very unfortunate that the call wasn’t responded to. I hope the council now investigate quickly and openly as to what went wrong in this case.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

11 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

12 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

12 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.