A PEMBROKE man, has received a suspended sentence and a restraining order for using threatening or abusive words and disorderly behaviour towards another person, causing them harassment, alarm or distress.

Mark Hearn, 47, of Main Street, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 27 for sentencing, having entered a guilty plea on October 5.

He was ordered to pay £100 in compensation and sentenced to 16 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.

Court noted a ‘high level of culpability’ and a previous record of offending. There was use of a missile-like weapon (bottles), and the victim was known to the defendant in a domestic context.

The two-year restraining order prohibits Hearn from contacting the victim directly or indirectly.

Costs amounted to £85.

Serious injury

Another man receiving a suspended sentence was Paul Stephen Clarke, 68, of Rudders Boatyard, Milford Haven, who pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving on the A477 at Pembroke Dock on December 21, 2025.

Suspended sentence order - imprisonment - Total custodial period: 12 Weeks, Supervision period: 12 Months, The 12-week custodial sentence is suspended for 12 months based on a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and previous good character.

Clarke must fulfil 120 hours of unpaid work and has been disqualified from driving for 24 months.

An £154 surcharge was added to £85 costs.

Drug driving

A 27-year-old driver from Pembroke Dock has been fined £400 and banned for 12 months for drug driving.

Appearing before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 27, Joshua Knapp, of Bush Street, admitted to driving on Steynton Road, Milford Haven, when the proportion of Delta-9-THC, a controlled drug, in his blood measured 4.5ug/l, more than twice the legal limit.

The offence carries a minimum disqualification period of 12 months.

Costs amounted to £85, plus a surcharge of £160.