A court has heard how a 22-year-old  man, described by his solicitor as drug dependent, was found unconscious at a Pembrokeshire industrial estate following an alcohol and ketamine binge in Milford Haven.

Officers were called to the industrial estate in Johnston just after 8 pm on November 5, following reports that Jamie Wilkinson was lapsing in and out of consciousness as he lay on the ground.

“By the time the officers got there, he’d passed out,” Crown Prosecutor Derek Davies told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“The officers decided to take him home to the safety of his mother, but when the officers removed the handcuffs, he became very agitated.

“He started remonstrating with his mother, the police tried to calm him down, but he pushed one of the officers backwards.”

In a subsequent interview at the police station, Wilkinson said he had no memory of the incident.

This week Wilkinson, of North Court, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker by beating.

Probation officer Julie Norman told magistrates that the incident took place after Wilkinson had visited Milford Haven with friends, where he consumed alcohol, ketamine and other ‘unprescribed drugs’.

“He went to the train station in Milford Haven to get the train home, but from then onwards, he can’t remember anything,” she said.

“The defendant was found unconscious in Johnston, and the next thing he remembers was waking up in a police cell.”

Meanwhile Wilkinson’s solicitor, Tom Lloyd, said the defendant is a daily cannabis user as a result of his ADHD and post traumatic stress disorder.

“He’s a very vulnerable young man,” he said.  “He’s severely autistic and when the incident took place he didn’t know where he was nor what he was doing.”

Wilkinson was sentenced to a 12 month community order during which he must carry out ten rehabilitation activity requirement days.  He was fined £40 and ordered to pay £50 compensation to the police officer, a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

A DEEPLY moving Advent Procession took place at St Davids Cathedral this evening (Dec 1), marking the start of the festive season with a celebration of light amidst darkness and a reflection on the longing for Christ’s return.

The service began in solemnity at the West Door, with the congregation gathered in darkness. As the procession made its way through the Quire and toward the High Altar at the East, light was carried forward, symbolizing the arrival of hope and illumination in the season of Advent.

The event was enriched by a combination of hymns, carols, and Scripture readings, creating an atmosphere of reverence and spiritual anticipation. Each moment of the service invited attendees to reflect on the Advent themes of waiting, hope, and preparation for the coming of Christ.

St Davids Cathedral, renowned for its historical and architectural significance, provided a fitting backdrop for this ancient tradition, with its stone arches and candlelit spaces adding to the profound sense of occasion.

The Advent Procession is a cornerstone of the cathedral’s seasonal offerings, drawing worshippers from across Pembrokeshire and beyond to prepare their hearts and minds for Christmas.

(Photos: St Davids Cathedral)

THE PEMBROKESHIRE HERALD’S recent report on Labour MP Henry Tufnell’s family financial dealings has ignited national media interest. GB News and the Daily Mail have expanded on the story, raising fresh questions about the potential implications of Labour’s proposed inheritance tax changes.

TIMING OF LAND TRANSFER

The controversy centres on the timing of the Tufnell family’s land transfer. On October 10, just 20 days before Labour unveiled new inheritance tax rules affecting farmers, Mark and Jane Tufnell transferred ownership of Upper Colne Farm and Stud to their son, Albermarle. Critics suggest the move could shield the family from millions in future tax liabilities.

Both GB News and the Daily Mail have highlighted the proximity of these transactions to the Budget announcement, questioning whether the Pembrokeshire MP’s family had foreknowledge of the tax changes. While Henry Tufnell’s spokesperson denies any wrongdoing, opponents have branded the actions as “hypocrisy of the highest order.”

UNVEILING FAMILY WEALTH

The latest press coverage has also laid bare – to a national audience – the scale of the Tufnell family’s wealth.

GB News detailed their ownership of the 2,200-acre Calmsden Estate in the Cotswolds, complete with an arboretum, spring-fed swimming pool, and luxury gardens. In addition, the family reportedly owns multiple residential properties on the estate and a £4.4 million Belgravia mews house in London.

The Daily Mail added that Upper Colne Farm controls assets worth over £2 million, including £1.9 million in agricultural land, with Albermarle Tufnell gaining “significant control” over the business.

NEW TRUST RAISES QUESTIONS

Further scrutiny surrounds the creation of the “Tufnell 2024 Settlement” trust on October 24, a week before the Budget announcement. While details of the trust remain unclear, a family source claimed it was established to support future generations. Critics, however, argue the timing casts doubt on its intent.

POLITICAL FALLOUT

The national debate sparked by this case has reignited concerns over Labour’s inheritance tax policy and its impact on the farming community. With Welsh farmers facing increasing financial strain, the disparity between the Tufnell family’s affluence and the average family farm has not gone unnoticed.

As the story develops, the Herald will continue to monitor the unfolding political and public reaction to the Tufnell family’s financial dealings.