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Police cadets recruited to assist the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed

Published

9 years ago

May 15, 2017

Left to right: Chief Superintendent Claire Parmenter, Will Lloyd, Rhodri Hughes, Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards, Ffion Jenkins and Chief Constable Mark Collins.

THREE police cadets have been recruited to assist the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards in her official duties.

Will Lloyd, from Pembrokeshire, Ffion Jenkins of Carmarthenshire and Rhodri Hughes of Ceredigion have been assigned to help out with her official duties and ceremonial tasks as local representative of Her Majesty the Queen.

Will is a 16-year-old from Pembroke. He attends Bush School and has been a Police Cadet for 18 months.

They will provide additional support alongside the military cadets who already work with the Lord Lieutenant.

Chief Constable Mark Collins said: “The three cadets have been selected by their Neighbourhood Policing Teams in recognition of the significant contribution they have already made to the Police Cadets’ programme.

“This is an excellent opportunity for our cadets and I am pleased to support the Lord Lieutenant in this exciting and important development.”

Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards said: “As Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed I am delighted to appoint three Lord-Lieutenant police cadets representing all three counties of Dyfed. It is the first time that this has happened and I look forward to their involvement in the course of my official duties.

“They will be joining the Lord-Lieutenant cadets from the Armed Forces who already accompany me to official engagements and on Royal visits and I very much hope that as a result of their involvement in the Lieutenancy that more young people may be encouraged to join the cadet scheme.”

The National Volunteer Police Cadets is supported by the Association of Chief Officers. The scheme is undertaken by the majority of Police Services across the UK.

The scheme was launched in Dyfed-Powys in 2015. Ffion is one of original 19 cadets who started the two year programme then.

The cadets meet every week and take part in local community initiatives and police campaigns. The scheme aims to develop an understanding of the police amongst young people, to encourage good citizenship and inspire young people to participate positively in their communities and support local policing priorities.

Crime

Man sent to Crown Court over strangulation and assault allegations in Pembroke Dock

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13 minutes ago

February 17, 2026

Court Reporter

A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to the Crown Court to face multiple charges including intentional strangulation following an alleged incident in Pembroke Dock.

Fazlur Rahman, aged 46, of Lewis Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16).

The court heard he faces three allegations arising from an incident on February 13, 2026, at an address in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock.

The charges include intentional strangulation of a female, assault by beating, and racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, relating to words allegedly directed towards a police officer.

No pleas were entered at this stage.

Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Rahman was granted conditional bail. His bail conditions include not contacting the complainant directly or indirectly and not entering Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock. The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent further offending, avoid interference with witnesses and ensure his attendance at court.

The next hearing, a plea and trial preparation hearing, is listed at Swansea Crown Court on March 20 at 9:00am.

Crime

Man remanded in custody over Tenby grievous bodily harm allegation

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20 minutes ago

February 17, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm following an alleged incident in Tenby.

Lewis Thompson-Gill, aged 35, of Worcester Road, Little Witley, Worcestershire, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for a mention hearing.

The court heard he is accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on a woman on or about December 28, 2025, in Tenby. The allegation is contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

No plea was entered.

Magistrates remanded Thompson-Gill in custody. The court was told bail was refused due to concerns he was likely to offend, could cause injury or fear of injury to an associated person, and might interfere with witnesses or obstruct the course of justice. Previous record and character were also cited.

The matter was adjourned for a further mention hearing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 23 at 10:00am, which is expected to take place via live video link.

A custody time limit has been set to expire on April 13, 2026. A trial is provisionally listed for March 2 at 2:00pm, with an estimated duration of two hours and 30 minutes.

Crime

Fraud charge for Pembroke Dock man adjourned for trial

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34 minutes ago

February 17, 2026

Court Reporter

A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Pembroke Dock has appeared before magistrates charged with fraud by false representation.

Alfie Shelley, aged 26, of Market Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 16) for his first hearing.

The court heard the allegation relates to an incident on April 19, 2025, at an address in Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, where it is alleged Shelley dishonestly made a false representation intending to cause loss to Neil Hiatt or expose him to a risk of loss.

The charge is brought under sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.

No plea was entered at this stage.

Shelley was granted conditional bail. As part of his bail conditions, he must not contact Neil Hiatt or Ellie Hiatt directly or indirectly.

The court was told the conditions were imposed to prevent interference with witnesses and to ensure the course of justice is not obstructed.

The case was adjourned for trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, March 26 at 12:00pm.