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Milford Haven: Mother’s warning after stranger tries to ‘grab’ son

Published

9 years ago

June 28, 2017

Tom Sinclair

Leah Hackett: Claims she was chased by a woman in Lidl’s car park

A WOMAN has warned Milford Haven locals that a stranger attempted to grab her son after shopping in Lidl last Thursday (Jun 22).

Leah Hackett claims that she and her son were walking through the supermarket’s car park when a woman approached them and attempted to grab her son, Aidan.

The woman then followed Leah and her son, causing them to run away.

She has reported the incident to Dyfed-Powys Police who have checked CCTV in the area.

Her post on Facebook has been shared nearly 800 times.

Leah said: “Just letting everyone know that just before 7 o’clock last Thursday night, me and Aidan were coming out of Lidl in Milford and a women started walking across the car park.

“She started walking towards us and I assumed she was going to ask a question, but as she got closer she was staring and smiling at Aidan and then she lent in to grab him.

“I quickly grabbed his hand and walked away but she followed us and started speeding up the quicker we went. In the end me and Aidan had to start running.

“The police have been informed and they have checked CCTV.

“Keep an eye on your children because I’d hate to think what might have happened if he hadn’t been next to me.”

The Herald has contacted the police for a comment.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

8 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

10 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.