Stronger safety measures have been put in place around a footpath leading to Pembroke Castle Pond, following a landslide, after barriers and warning signage were removed, which led to a member of the public falling and ending up in A&E.

A recent landslip above the footpath has resulted in a damaged streetlight which has required the closure of part of the affected footpath.

County Councillor for Pembroke Monkton and St Mary South, Cllr Jonathan Grimes said that he’d received quite a few messages from concerned residents about the landslide on the north bank of Castle Pond, and had been given the following update from the Local Authority: “Given the most recent slippage of land from areas directly above the footpath, including damage/failure of a street light column, we have unfortunately had to place a closure on the effected section of footpath on the grounds of health and safety concerns and increased risk(s) associated with the land slide event.

“Effected areas have been made safe, but given the popularity of the footpath and high levels of footfall no other decision could be made other than closure.

“Again, unfortunately, members of the public have removed temporary barriers and appropriate signage and continued to traverse the area of slippage, which in turn has led to an accident occurring with a member of the public falling over the street light column and having to receive medical treatment in A&E.

A spokesperson for Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed: “Power to the damaged streetlight column has been isolated and the area made safe.

“Despite the closure of the path, some members of the public have removed barriers and signage.

“Therefore, stronger measures have now been put in place to prevent access to the north bank of the Castle Pond while investigations and remediation options are pursued to address the landslide by the landowner.

“Further updates will be provided as work progresses and timelines are known.”