Dyfed Powys Police
Duo jailed for assaulting and robbing man in terrifying attack

A man and a woman have been jailed for assaulting and robbing a vulnerable man at a railway station.
Rory Barnes, aged 23, of Ash Grove, Neyland, Milford Haven, and Hayley Talman, aged 30, of St Davids Close, Hubberston, Milford Haven, approached their victim at Haverfordwest Train Station at around 9pm on Sunday, 16 January.
Talman first asked the man, who is disabled, if he knew anyone who did drugs, before Barnes got up close and invaded his personal space.
The victim moved away but was followed by Barnes a number of times, before he grabbed hold of the victim and told him he must ‘do flake’ because of the jacket he was wearing.
The victim once again walked away, this time to the front of the train station, however, Barnes stayed with him, asking for personal details such as name and address.
The victim once again moved away and went back onto the platform. Barnes again followed and sat down next to him and asked for a cigarette.
The victim then got up and walked to the front of the train station, with Talman and Barnes following him.
Barnes then attacked the man, throwing him to the floor before getting on top of him and punching him twice to the head, before placing his hands into his coat pocket and removing a pouch of tobacco.
The victim then managed to run away towards the town centre, however, Barnes has chased after him.
He once again threw the man to the floor, shouting and swearing at him to give him everything he had.
Barnes has then punched him at another four or five times to the head area, and while he was on the floor, Barnes and Talman have gone through his pockets, with Barnes removing a debit card.
Barnes has then stated that he had a knife. He was searching his own pockets as if he was looking for something, with Talman saying the victim needed to listen as Barnes had a knife.
Barnes has then asked Talman for the knife before telling the victim that if he reports the matter to police then he will find him and stab him.
At this point the victim was able to run away from the area.
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police attended and promptly arrested Barnes and Talman, before launching a thorough investigation.
Senior Investigating Officer DS Tanya Grey said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for a vulnerable victim. Barnes and Talman subjected him to threats and intimidation before launching a violent attack.
“When the victim finally managed to get away from them he was running, fearing for his life as they had threatened him with a knife.
“I would like to commend him for his bravery throughout the investigation.
“We’re pleased with the sentences handed to Barnes and Talman and hope this offers some solace to the victim.
“I would also like to commend our officers, from the initial response officers to the investigating team. Their professionalism helped ensure Barnes and Talman were handed these sentences.”
Barnes was sentenced to four years and nine months imprisonment, as well as a further 18 months to run consecutively for an incident in Cardiff. Talman was sentenced to three years and two months.
Both appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, 11th March 2022, having pleaded guilty at a previous hearing.
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Ammanford
Man who filmed rape of Ammanford woman on victim’s phone jailed for 10 years

A man who filmed himself raping a woman on his victim’s phone has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Cameron Hassan, aged 31, of no fixed abode, attacked the woman, raping her as she slept in Ammanford on 21 August 2021.
Hassan, who was midway through his trial at Swansea Crown Court after denying any wrongdoing, changed his plea to guilty after the jury was shown the video of the attack.
He was back before Swansea Crown Court today and was sentenced to 10 years in prison .
Senior Investigating Officer DI Melanie Havard said the victim had shown great strength and determination throughout the investigation and trial.
“I must commend her tremendous courage in coming forward and the tenacity shown throughout the investigation,” she said.
“We appreciate this is not easy for anyone to do but the victim has expressed her gratitude to the officer in the case for her support and empathy throughout this process.
“We hope this case demonstrates that Dyfed-Powys Police acts on serious allegations such as rape and sexual assault with officers working tirelessly to secure justice for victims.
“If you are suffering because of similar abuse, please contact the police, or if you would rather speak to someone in confidence, New Pathways are an independent charity that will support you through every step of the investigation.”
New Pathways can be contacted at 01685 379 310 or email enquiries@newpathways.org.uk
You can report it to Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.
Dyfed Powys Police
Police appeal after Llanelli assault leaves man with serious injuries

Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for information over an assault that left a man requiring hospital treatment in Llanelli.
The man was assaulted outside the Met Bar, in Llanelli, at around 3am on Sunday, 8 May, when he was knocked to the floor.
He was taken to hospital where it was discovered he had suffered a bleed on the brain, as well as bruising, requiring specialist care at the Heath in Cardiff.
The victim was wearing a yellow Adidas T-shirt with a large blue ‘P’ on the back, with blue stripes on the sleeves.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact Dyfed Powys Police online or on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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Dyfed Powys Police
Pembroke Dock knife-point robber jailed for five years

A man who robbed a woman at knifepoint has started a five-year prison sentence just one month later.
Kieran Steven Brumby admitted holding a knife to the woman’s throat and demanding the £160 she was withdrawing from a cashpoint at Asda in Pembroke Dock at around 7.45pm on April 15.
Within an hour Dyfed-Powys Police were able to track down Brumby at his home in Water Street, Pembroke Dock.
Despite the incident being captured on CCTV, Brumby denied it was him during the police investigation.
However, at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, May 16, he pleaded guilty robbery, possession of a knife and possession of 0.9 grammes of cocaine.
DI Owen Thomas said: “This is a positive outcome, with Brumby arrested soon after the offence.
“He has been on remand since and is now beginning a five-year prison sentence just a month later, which I hope offers some solace and reassurance to the victim.”
The court heard how the woman had stopped to get cash on her way to meet friends in Haverfordwest when Brumby held the knife to her throat and said ‘give me the money’.
In a victim impact statement read out to the court the woman, who could feel the knife touching her throat, said that she was suffering from sleepless nights, palpitations and nightmares.
“I feel depressed and anxious and constantly feel like somebody is behind me,” she said.
“I am checking over my shoulder every five minutes. If I leave the house feelings of panic rise.”
Judge His Honour Geraint Walters handed down a five-year sentence for the robbery, with a 12-month sentence for possession of the knife and a one-month sentence for cocaine possession to run concurrently.
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