15-05-2025
Man due in court over alleged New Year's Day GBH at Narberth pub
A MAN is due back before the courts later this month accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent during an incident at a Narberth pub.
Thomas Cuffe, aged 32, of the Cartref Hotel, High Street, Fishguard, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (May 13) for a first hearing relating to the alleged assault.
The case concerns a serious incident said to have taken place on New Year's Day 2023 at The Eagle pub in Narberth. It is alleged that Cuffe unlawfully and maliciously caused grievous bodily harm to Wil Vallence, with intent to do him serious injury. The charge is brought under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 – one of the most serious assault offences in UK law.
During the brief hearing, no plea was entered. The court was told that Cuffe's current address is temporary, and the Crown Prosecution Service will seek an updated address from police. As a result, the case was adjourned.
Cuffe, who is represented by defence solicitor Mike Kelleher, is now scheduled to return to Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00am. The prosecution is being led by Ann Griffiths.
The next hearing is expected to include a plea, and depending on the outcome, the case may be sent to the Crown Court due to its seriousness.
