News
Milford Haven mother admits child ill treatment; case adjourned for sentence
A MOTHER from the Milford Haven area who spent the afternoon drinking with her young son, has pleaded guilty to one charge of ill treating a child and one charge of assault by beating of an emergency worker.
The mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Apr 19) to face the two charges.
Linda Baker, for the Crown Prosecution Service, told the court how a concerned member of the public called the police after witnessing the defendant in a state of intoxication and being helped up the steps to their flat by their young son.
When police arrived at the defendant’s home, they were let into the property by the 10-year-old and found the woman asleep on the sofa.
The son explained ‘my mothers a bit drunk’.
When approached by the officer, the woman lashed out and assaulted PC Fecci.
Linda Baker went on to describe the contents of the officer’s body worn footage which shows the young boy sat cowering in a corner over the ordeal.
The court heard how the woman and her son had met up with friends at a local bowling alley to watch the rugby and had approximately six pints of lager.
Ms Baker asked the magistrates to refer the case to crown court, citing: “I request that the matter be referred to the Crown Court because of the psychological damage it might have had on her son”.
Magistrates adjourned the case to May 18 so that the probation service can compile a pre-sentence report.
The defendant was released on bail on the condition that no direct or indirect contact be made with the son, who is now in the custody of their father in Devon.
Crime
Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order
AMY Woolston, 20, of Vine Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for breaching a domestic violence protection order.
On 15th May 2024, Woolston was found in the company of a man in a flat at The Farmers Arms, Market Street, Whitland, in violation of the order issued by Llanelli Magistrates Court on 10th May 2024.
The court deemed the offence serious due to the proximity to the original order and a previous breach involving the same victim. Woolston was not in custody and appeared unrepresented in court. Her total sentence length is 18 weeks.
The case was dealt with in Haverfordwest court on May 16.
News
Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has this week approved the transfer of the former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council.
The Cabinet approved a 21-year lease which will facilitate the Town Council’s plan to bring the premises back into use.
The future of the former Courthouse has been considered in detail, with the Town Council carrying out a public consultation on the community’s requirements, and the sites potential contribution to those local needs. The outcome of the consultation suggested that the local community wanted the building to be retained, refurbished and transformed into a multi- use centre.
Newcastle Emlyn Town Council intend to submit an application for funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF] in order to pay for the necessary restoration work. The funding is conditional upon the Town Council having a lease of sufficient term on the premises.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Alun Lenny commented: “The building as it currently stands is not needed for further use by the County Council and has been empty for some time. I welcome the Cabinet’s decision to approve the transfer of this asset to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council. The funding will ensure that the building is being used for the benefit of the town’s residents.
“This decision is in line with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Wellbeing Objectives: Enabling our communities and environment to be healthy, safe, and prosperous (Prosperous Communities).”
Crime
Teenagers fled from Pembroke RFC after setting spectators stand on fire
ON MONDAY (may 16) between the hours of 16:25 and 17:00, the spectators stand of Pembroke Rugby Football Club was deliberately set on fire, police have said.
Two males, aged between 17-19, fled from the club grounds immediately after the smoke plumes were noticed.
Both males were on dark framed push bikes and wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.
Officers are asking if anyone who has any information or has witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, is asked to contact police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
Quote reference: 24000446140
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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