Pembroke: Teen sent to young offenders institution for attempted robbery

Published

10 years ago

June 11, 2016

Sent to a young offenders institution: Jordan Probert

A HAKIN youth who hammered on the front door of a couple in their 70s threatened to kill them if they didn’t give him the keys to their Jeep.

Jordan Probert, aged 18, punched Keith Francis in his chest and tried to fight his way into their bungalow home in Bush Hill, Pembroke.

But Mr Francis fought back and after a struggle managed to push him out of the house.

Probert, of Romily Crescent, admitted attempted robbery and was sent to a young offenders institution for eight months.

Dean Pulling, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Jun 10) how Mr Francis and his wife Sylvia were woken late on December 27 by the sound of Probert banging on the front door.

When Mr Francis opened the door Probert, a complete stranger, told him, “I want the keys to your Jeep.”

Mr Francis refused and Probert became more aggressive, telling Mr Francis, “I’m coming in. I want the keys or I’m going to kill you.”

Mr Pulling said Mr Francis punched Probert to his mouth and pushed him out.

The couple telephoned and police and gave a description of Probert, who was arrested soon afterwards in High Street, Pembroke Dock.

Jon Tarrant, representing Probert, said he had been drunk and could not remember the incident, let alone explain it.

“I don’t think anyone knows what was in his head at the time. I don’t think even he knows,” he added.

It would appear, he added, that Probert had wanted transport home.

Judge Peter Heywood said Mr and Mrs Francis were entitled to feel secure in their own home.

Probert needed to be punished, he added, and others needed to be deterred from such behaviour.

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

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11 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of serious allegations following his appearance in the latest magistrates’ court register.

David Guy, 49, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared in court facing multiple charges, all of which have now been deemed too serious for summary trial.

Guy is charged with several offences arising from the same case file. Although individual charge descriptions were not expanded in open court, the register confirms the allegations include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second assault charge
Criminal damage
A further interpersonal violence allegation
A public order offence

Defendant remanded into custody

Magistrates ruled that their sentencing powers were insufficient and sent the entire case to Swansea Crown Court for trial.

Guy was remanded in custody.

A hearing date will now be fixed administratively by the Swansea Crown Court. Until then, Guy remains remanded.

The Herald will provide updates once the Crown Court listing is confirmed.

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

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17 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string of alleged offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, 40, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, faces six linked charges arising from incidents reported to have taken place earlier this year. Alcock, who did not enter pleas during the administrative hearings, appeared on several occasions as the court dealt with bail issues and case management.

Multiple assault allegations
The charges listed before magistrates include:
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional strangulation
Common assault of a woman
Criminal damage relating to a domestic incident
Further assault allegations linked to the same complainant
A breach of bail conditions

The court heard that Alcock had previously been granted conditional bail. However, he was brought back before magistrates twice during the same reporting period for alleged breaches of those conditions, resulting in updated bail decisions.

Bail breached — defendant remanded

On two separate entries in the court register, Alcock was listed as having breached his bail, leading magistrates to remand him into custody pending the next hearing. On other dates within the same week, he was again re-released on conditional bail, with strict terms imposed, including restrictions on contact with the complainant and exclusions from certain locations.

He is now remanded on conditional bail with his next appearance set for Swansea Crown Court, where the more serious matters — including the alleged non-fatal strangulation — will be dealt with.

Case sent to Crown Court

Magistrates directed that the case is too serious to be heard locally and must proceed to the Crown Court for trial or sentence.

The Herald understands that all listed charges fall under the same prosecution reference, indicating they form part of a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution. No further details were opened in court at this stage.

Crime

Rogue roofer conned homeowner out of thousands

Published

33 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Caerphilly investigation leads to court conviction

A ROGUE trader from Pembroke has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 after duping a homeowner into handing over thousands for unnecessary roofing work.

Douggie Whitbread, aged twenty-five and living at Coldwell Terrace, Pembroke, persuaded his victim that he “probably needed a new roof” before charging £4,350 for work that was either unnecessary or not carried out properly.

Whitbread admitted two counts of fraud relating to a property on Griffiths Street, Ystrad Mynach, with the offences taking place between August 12 and October 16, 2023.

He appeared before Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court, where he was ordered to pay a total of £6,130. That includes £4,350 in compensation, £1,500 in prosecution costs, a £200 fine, and an £80 victim surcharge.

The case was brought following an investigation by Caerphilly Trading Standards, who urged residents to be cautious of unsolicited offers of home maintenance work.