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Pembroke Dock: Jail for man who breached suspended sentence

Published

10 years ago

October 24, 2015

A PEMBROKE DOCK man saw a charge of causing criminal damage by spraying a door with fake snow melt away on Friday (Oct 24).

But Dean Phillips, aged 25, of Kavanagh Court, was jailed for a total of 12 months for other offending.

Nicola Powell, prosecuting, said on December 27 last year Phillips and Colwyn Probert had been drinking in the Three Mariners pub in Tenby.

An incident took place which resulted in both men being ejected and Mr Probert facing court proceedings against him.

Mr Probert walked home to find the door to his house had been sprayed in what looked at first like white paint but turned out to be fake snow.

He realised then that Phillips had been following him. Phillips asked him if “we could have a talk” but Mr Probert told him to “leave it until tomorrow.”

However, Phillips said “no, we are sorting it out now” and ran at him.

Mr Probert ran towards his brother’s home but Phillips caught up with him and punched him to the face. While Mr Probert was on the ground Phillips jumped on top of him and hit him with a pair of metal riding stirrups.

A light in a nearby house came on and Phillips ran away.

He admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. He denied criminal damage and possessing an offensive weapon.

Miss Powell said it had been agreed with Phillips’ defence team that the plea of guilty to assault included the use of the stirrups and the fake snow charge would not be continued with.

James Jenkins, the barrister representing Phillips, said he knew it was time he grew up and had been taking steps in that direction.

The judge, Mr Recorder RA Britton, said he noted that Phillips already had more than 40 previous convictions to his name, some of them for violence.

And at the time of the December 27 attack he was under not one but two suspended prison sentences, each of four months in duration.

“The courts have been lenient with you on many occasions,” he added.

Mr Recorder Britton activated both of the suspended sentences and added four months for the latest offending, making 12 months in total.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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9 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

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9 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

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9 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.