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Friend told woman to hide from police after stabbing

Published

9 years ago

May 19, 2017

A FRIEND of a woman who had just stabbed her girlfriend advised her how to hide from the police when she phoned him, magistrates in Haverfordwest heard on Tuesday (May 16).

Joshua Stephens, 26, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, admitted advising an offender to dispose of a weapon and intending to conceal her in a vehicle to impede her arrest, knowing her to be guilty of the offence.

The court heard that on January 30, 2016, Amy Rees, who was in a lesbian relationship at the time, had had ‘a domestic dispute’. She rang Stephens to tell him that she had stabbed her partner with a carving knife.

“Fortunately the injuries caused were minor ones, but there was clear intent,” prosecutor Vaughan Pritchard-Jones said, adding that Rees had already been sentenced at Crown Court for the offence.

After she had stabbed her partner, Rees ‘appeared to panic’ and initially texted Stephens before phoning him to ask what to do.

Stephens then said that he would pick her up, advising her to hide between two parked cars and throw the knife under a vehicle.

However, he was stopped by the police on the way to collect her. He gave officers the phone, and police spoke to Rees, who told them that she had a knife and intended to harm herself.

After police were sent to find Rees, Stephens phoned her again, offering to help, but police picked her up within a short time.

“Had he actually picked her up, this would be far more serious,” Mr Pritchard-Jones commented.

He also noted that Stephens handed the phone to the police of his own volition.

Speaking in mitigation, Jonathan Webb said he understood that the carving knife had actually been a carving fork. He added that Stephens had not only given his phone to police, but had given them a recording of the conversation between him and Rees in an interview, which was used as part of the prosecution.

Noting that the case was somewhat unusual, Mr Webb advised the Bench that ‘I doubt very much that there is anything in your sentencing guidelines which covers this type of scenario’.

He added that since this offence, Stephens had been subject to two community orders – one of which was for arson on a toilet block in Haverfordwest last year.

Magistrates dealt with the matter by way of an 18 month conditional discharge, and ordered him to pay costs totalling £105

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

2 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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2 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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2 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.