Dyfed-Powys Police have stated that ‘no further action’ will be taken after an historic cannon was removed from the grounds of the former Cleddau Bridge Hotel last month.

The alleged theft was reported to police by local county councillor Joshua Beynon, who confirmed at the end of last week that the cannon had been returned thanks to PCSO Nadia Lloyd.

“Anyone who knows Nadia, knows she is extremely helpful and I cannot thank her enough,” posted Clr. Beynon on social media.

“This is a piece of Pembroke Dock’s history and I am pleased to see it back.”

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman stated: “Police received a report that an ancient canon was stolen from outside the Cleddau Hotel, in Essex Road, Pembroke Dock, on Thursday, March 21.

“An investigation began, and on March 22 a public appeal for information was made.

“During house-to-house enquiries PCSO Nadia Lloyd received information that the person who took the canon believed they had done so legitimately.

“Arrangements were made for the return of the cannon, and it has now been given back. No further police action will be taken,” they added.

Clr. Beynon offered an update on the matter, stating that a new home had been found for the cannon with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority kindly offering to host it on the front lawn of their offices in Llanion, a move which happened this week.

“Thanks to all that made this possible,”?said Clr. Beynon.

“I know there was some discontent with the cannon going to the National Park offices, but the cannon is still available for the public to go and visit and the cannon formerly stood at the site prior to being moved to the hotel,” he added.