Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 85‑year‑old found dead in Pembroke Dock home

Officers were called to a property on Hawkstone Road at around 1.30pm, where the pensioner was discovered following what police described as a “sudden death”.

A man in his forties has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody as detectives work to piece together what happened.

The quiet residential street has been flooded with police activity, with officers carrying out door‑to‑door enquiries and a cordon expected to remain in place into the evening.

Dyfed‑Powys Police said an investigation is underway and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Locals have been told to expect a continued police presence while forensic teams and specialist officers examine the scene.

A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said:

“We were called to a report of the sudden death of an 85-year-old man in a property in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock, at approx. 1.30pm this afternoon (Friday, February 6).

“Officers attended the scene and an investigation is underway. A man in his forties has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is detained in police custody whilst enquiries continue.

“Locals will see increased police activity in the area whilst the investigation progresses.”

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact police quoting reference 212 of 6 February.

Information can be passed via the Dyfed‑Powys Police website, by emailing 101@dyfed‑powys.police.uk, sending a direct message on social media, or calling 101. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Noisy Pembroke Dock neighbour hit with Criminal Behaviour Order after court clash

Paul McNally of Laws Street appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on November 19 where he admitted breaching a Community Protection Notice served by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Magistrates heard how McNally repeatedly thumped his ceiling and hurled expletives at the tenant above, causing “significant alarm and distress.” He falsely claimed he was retaliating to noise from the flat upstairs — but council evidence showed the neighbour was simply carrying out everyday tasks like running taps or flushing the toilet.

Evidence caught on noise app

Complaints were logged with the council and backed up by recordings from The NoiseApp and sound monitoring equipment.

Despite being served with a Community Protection Warning and later a formal Community Protection Notice under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, McNally’s behaviour continued.

The council prosecuted, and magistrates fined him £162, ordered him to pay a £65 victim surcharge, and hit him with £1,000 in costs.

What is a Criminal Behaviour Order?

Definition:
A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) is a court order designed to stop persistent offenders from causing harassment, alarm or distress.

When it can be imposed:
Only after someone has been convicted of a criminal offence. The court must be satisfied the offender’s behaviour has caused, or is likely to cause, nuisance or distress.

What it does:
A CBO can prohibitrequire

Duration:
Orders can last for a fixed period or indefinitely, depending on the seriousness of the behaviour.

Breaches:
Breaking a CBO is a criminal offence. It can lead to fines or a custodial sentence.

Background:
CBOs replaced Anti‑Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) in England and Wales in 2014 as the main tool to tackle repeat nuisance behaviour.

Criminal Behaviour Order imposed

Magistrates imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) designed to stop further noise and abuse. Any breach will be referred back to court and could result in a custodial sentence.

Cllr Jacob Williams said:

“A Community Protection Notice is a formal legal notice that can be issued by councils to curb this sort of nuisance behaviour, which can have an awful impact on people’s quality of life.

Unfortunately the CPN in this case was not complied with, so the authority was left with no option but to take the matter to court. The result is a conviction, coming at a significant cost to the defendant, which wouldn’t have happened had the CPN been followed.”

What it means for residents

The case highlights how councils can use legal powers to tackle persistent anti‑social behaviour in communities. For neighbours, it means protection from harassment and noise — and for offenders, the risk of fines or even prison if they refuse to comply.

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Two Pembrokeshire takeaways with 1 star hygiene ratings prosecuted for displaying much higher scores

Court told of misleading displays

Seven Spice in Pembroke Dock and USA Fried Chicken in Milford Haven were both found to be misleading customers by showing hygiene ratings of 3, 4 or 5, despite their most recent inspections giving them the lowest possible score above zero.

At Seven Spice, inspectors first visited in November 2024 and found the menu failed to include the required bilingual statement directing customers to the official hygiene rating. A fixed penalty notice was issued but not paid.

When officers returned in January 2025, the business was displaying stickers showing ratings of 4 and 5, even though its official rating was 1. Further penalty notices and letters went unanswered.

At USA Fried Chicken, an inspection in November 2024 found a sticker showing a rating of 3, when the correct rating was 1. Again, a fixed penalty notice was issued but not paid, and letters from the council were ignored.

Fines imposed by magistrates

Both cases were heard at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on 16 October.

• Arkan Ullah, of Seven Spice, pleaded guilty. He was fined £660, ordered to pay £800 costs and a £264 victim surcharge.
• Kamuran Babahan, of USA Fried Chicken, failed to appear. The case was proved in his absence and he was fined £1,000, with £400 costs and a £400 victim surcharge.

Both were convicted of displaying invalid food hygiene stickers, contrary to the Food Hygiene (Rating) Wales Act 2013.

Council: ‘We will take action’

Cllr Jacob Williams, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said:

“The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is designed to help consumers make informed decisions about where to eat or buy food. An essential part of that is displaying the rating where it is visible so potential customers can see clear information on the hygiene standards of the business.

“Where a business fails to display the correct rating they are committing an offence and we will take action.”

What it means for customers

The council said the prosecutions underline the importance of businesses displaying their official hygiene ratings accurately. Customers are encouraged to check the Food Standards Agency’s online ratings database if they are unsure about a venue’s score.

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HRH The Princess Royal visits Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

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The Princess returned to the Falcon last week at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.

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