News
Multi-agency response to ‘distressed’ person on Cleddau Bridge
THE CLEDDAU BRIDGE was closed in both directions on Monday, May 2, whilst a multi-agency operation was conducted to deal with a ‘distressed’ person.
Shortly before 2am on Monday morning, police received a report that a person in distress was on the bridge.
Angle Lifeboat crew along with the Maritime Coastguard Agency were paged in to assist with the incident.
The incident saw the bridge closed for almost three hours.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “We were called to a person in distress on the Cleddau Bridge at around 2am on Monday, 2 May.
“The road was closed while officers dealt with the incident bringing it to a close at around 4.40am.”
Officers have confirmed that the distressed person was taken to receive specialist care and support.
Angle RNLI, along with the coastguard stayed in position until 4.38am where they were stood down by police.
A spokesperson from Angle RNLI said: “The crew of Angle Lifeboat had an early start to the Bank Holiday.
“The crew were paged at 2.22am to assist with a multi-agency incident at the Cleddau Bridge.
“The lifeboat was on scene at 2.52am and stayed in position until being stood down by the coastguard at 4.38am.
“The lifeboat headed back to station and was back on the moorings at 5.08am.”
Crime
Youth, 15, admits assault on police officer in Milford Haven
A 15-YEAR-OLD has admitted assaulting a police officer during an incident in Milford Haven.
Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that the offence took place on Saturday (Mar 1), when the youth assaulted Police Constable 573 Evans.
The defendant appeared before magistrates on Wednesday (Mar 19), where a guilty plea to common assault was entered.
The court granted unconditional bail and adjourned the case for sentencing.
The youth is due to appear again at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 2) at 10:00am for sentencing. The hearing is expected to last around 30 minutes.
Under Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, the youth cannot be identified.
Crime
Youth given conditional discharge after series of offences in Haverfordwest
A YOUTH has been given a conditional discharge after admitting a series of offences in Haverfordwest, including assault, shop theft and interfering with motor vehicles.
Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that the offences took place over a number of days in December 2025.
The court was told that on Saturday (Dec 6), the youth assaulted another child by beating them during an incident in the town. On the same date, they also stole two cans of Red Bull worth £5.40 from Tesco.
Further offences were committed on Tuesday (Dec 9), when the youth interfered with multiple vehicles at a vehicle repair workshop at Havens Head Business Park, Milford Haven. The offences involved attempts to interfere with vehicles with the intention of theft.
The youth appeared before magistrates on Wednesday (Mar 19), where guilty pleas were entered to all matters.
Magistrates imposed a 12-month conditional discharge for each offence, taking into account the early guilty pleas.
The court also ordered the youth to pay £100 in compensation to the victim of the assault and £5.40 in compensation to Tesco. No order for costs was made due to the financial circumstances involved.
Under Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, the youth cannot be identified.
Local Government
New mayor-elect announced for Haverfordwest
HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL has confirmed its new Mayor-Elect, with Councillor Randell Thomas-Turner set to take on the role later this year.
In a statement, he said he was “honoured” to accept the nomination, describing it as a moment that will stay with him forever.
He also highlighted the significance of the appointment, saying he is set to become the town’s first mayor of colour and the youngest in a century.
The councillor said the role represents more than a personal achievement, adding that it reflects “progress, representation, and the power of community.”
His official mayor-making ceremony is expected to take place in May.
The Mayor-Elect said: “Haverfordwest is the best in the West – and together, we are just getting started.”
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