Incidents of violence that erupted in Pembroke Dock in broad daylight over the weekend, with footage emerging on social media of a man in a hoodie sinisterly wielding a weapon in the street said to be a machete or Samurai sword, and of people fighting themselves to the floor, have left many in the community fearing for their safety.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon (June 15) whilst what has been described as ‘awful scenes’ of chaos continued to escalate.
Many members of the public who have stated that such situations that are becoming a worryingly regular occurrence, are seemingly related to drugs, and have long called for police to take robust action to tackle the situation.
“About time the police had a massive crack down on drug dealers in Pembrokeshire - it’s getting ridiculous now!” posted one concerned member of the public on Facebook.
Drinkers inside one pub on Pembroke Street were locked in for their own safety whilst the incidents were on going on Saturday; whilst the owner of another drinking establishment nearby said that one of those allegedly caught up in the violence scrambled into the premises to escape, looking like they were “off their face” at the same time there was a lovely group of ladies enjoying an afternoon of food and drinks inside.
“At that time, I didn’t know what was happening in the street with the guy and the sword,” stated the licence owner, before “some crackhead” came in
“It’s not the first time! Something needs to be done. Two days ago, there were around 12 police officers marching in the street with tools to break down their door at midday! Why aren’t they being sorted out?” they added.
Concerns at the level of policing in the Pembroke Dock and Pembroke areas of the county were recently raised by local county councillor and town councillor Jonathan Grimes.
“Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, drug-taking is on the rise, and the police response is woefully inadequate at the moment,” remarked Cllr Grimes.
Dyfed-Powys Police have been contacted for a statement/comment.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon (June 15) whilst what has been described as ‘awful scenes’ of chaos continued to escalate.
Many members of the public who have stated that such situations that are becoming a worryingly regular occurrence, are seemingly related to drugs, and have long called for police to take robust action to tackle the situation.
“About time the police had a massive crack down on drug dealers in Pembrokeshire - it’s getting ridiculous now!” posted one concerned member of the public on Facebook.
Drinkers inside one pub on Pembroke Street were locked in for their own safety whilst the incidents were on going on Saturday; whilst the owner of another drinking establishment nearby said that one of those allegedly caught up in the violence scrambled into the premises to escape, looking like they were “off their face” at the same time there was a lovely group of ladies enjoying an afternoon of food and drinks inside.
“At that time, I didn’t know what was happening in the street with the guy and the sword,” stated the licence owner, before “some crackhead” came in
“It’s not the first time! Something needs to be done. Two days ago, there were around 12 police officers marching in the street with tools to break down their door at midday! Why aren’t they being sorted out?” they added.
Concerns at the level of policing in the Pembroke Dock and Pembroke areas of the county were recently raised by local county councillor and town councillor Jonathan Grimes.
“Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, drug-taking is on the rise, and the police response is woefully inadequate at the moment,” remarked Cllr Grimes.
Dyfed-Powys Police have been contacted for a statement/comment.
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