A MAN from Tamworth has been sent to Crown Court to face trial over allegations including intentional strangulation and assaulting an emergency worker in Pembrokeshire.

Luke Nimmo, aged 30, of Crossfell, Stonydelph, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 7), charged with three offences arising from an incident on April 5, 2025.

The charges include:

• Intentional strangulation, contrary to the Serious Crime Act 2015.
• Assault by beating of an emergency worker.
• Assault by beating.

Nimmo pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault by beating. No plea was entered to the other two charges.

Due to the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates sent the case to Crown Court for trial. Nimmo was granted conditional bail until his next hearing.

The bench was chaired by Mrs C Kendrick, sitting with Mrs A Taylor-Jones and Mrs J Morris. Mike Kelleher appeared for the defence, and Dennis Davies prosecuted on behalf of CPS Wales (South West).

A MONKTON man has admitted stealing from shops on two consecutive days and now awaits sentencing.

Dylan Newton, aged 26, of Colley Court, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 7), where he pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop.

The court heard that Newton committed the first offence on April 3, 2025, and a second theft the following day, April 4. Details of the items taken and the stores involved were not disclosed in open court.

Newton entered guilty pleas to both charges and was represented by Tom Lloyd. Dennis Davies prosecuted for CPS Wales (South West).

The bench, chaired by Mrs C Kendrick, sitting with Mrs A Taylor-Jones and Mrs J Morris, accepted the pleas. Sentencing has been adjourned.

A MILFORD HAVEN man has admitted assaulting emergency workers and possessing an offensive weapon during an incident in the town last month.

Adam Williams, aged 38, of Richard John Road, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 7), where he faced five charges relating to events on March 16, 2025.

Williams pleaded guilty to:

• Three counts of common assault on emergency workers,
• Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place,
• Using a motor vehicle without third-party insurance.

All five offences occurred on the same date and involved police attending a disturbance in Milford Haven.

The court heard that Williams was found in possession of the weapon and assaulted three emergency workers during the incident. He was also found to be driving without valid insurance.

The bench, chaired by Mrs C Kendrick and sitting with Mrs A Taylor-Jones and Mrs J Morris, noted the seriousness of the offences, which were aggravated by the victims’ status as emergency service personnel.

Dennis Davies prosecuted on behalf of CPS Wales (South West), and Jess Hill appeared for the defence.

The weapon was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed. Williams was also ordered to pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The case was adjourned for sentencing.