Crime

Police appeal following fire at property in Goodwick

Published

2 years ago

September 12, 2022

Carli Newell

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are investigating a property fire in Goodwick on Thursday, September 8.

The fire is believed to have been started at around 8.15pm at a property on Berry Hill, Goodwick.

Fortunately the occupants were able to contain the fire to the doorway.

The force are treating the fire as suspicious and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or those who have any information to report it.

It has been confirmed that no persons were injured during the incident.

A Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating a fire which occurred at a property in Berry Hill, Goodwick at about 8.15pm on Thursday, 8^th September 2022.

“Fortunately the occupants of the property were able to contain the fire at the doorway to the property and no one was injured.

“The fire is currently being treated as suspicious and anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys 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: DP-20220908-332

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”

Crime

Manslaughter charge following death in Carmarthenshire

Published

6 hours ago

April 29, 2024

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE have confirmed Jason Thomas, 39, from Llanelli, has been charged with manslaughter following an incident on Saturday, March 25.

Police were called to a property in Robinson St, Llanelli to concerns for the welfare of a man.

Liam Rhys Morgan-Whittle, 22, was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.

Jason Thomas was quickly arrested and later released on conditional bail while the police investigation continued.

He will appear at Llanelli Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 30, it has been confirmed.

***Passed away: Liam Rhys Morgan-Whittle***

Crime

Dangerous dogs warrant executed by police in Carmarthenshire

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2024

Tom Sinclair

POLICE have confirmed that a warrant under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was executed by Dyfed-Powys Police and the RSPCA at a property in Cefneithin Road, Gorslas, Carmarthenshire on Saturday, April 27.

Two prohibited dogs were removed from the premises, and an investigation is ongoing between the two agencies.

At the time of writing, please said that no arrests made.

Crime

Plea hearing for man accused of assault and strangulation

Published

3 days ago

April 26, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A HAVERFORDWEST man is appearing at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, April 26) charged with assaulting and strangling a woman

Oliver Torkington, 38, of Pembroke Road, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with two offences last month, and is in Swansea Crown Court today to make his plea, after the local court declined jurisdiction.

Torkington is alleged to have assaulted a woman in St Clears on March 23 and caused her actual bodily harm.

He is also accused of strangling her.