TWO men were arrested in Monkton over the weekend following a midnight altercation which left one man hospitalised.
Police have not yet confirmed the nature of the injuries to the 33-year-old male, but the Air Ambulance was sent to the scene and provided medical treatment to the injured party. He was later taken to hospital in Carmarthen by road ambulance.
Of the two men arrested – aged 34 and 44, the younger of the two was also injured and received treatment in hospital.
Both arrested men have been released on conditional bail, and police are appealing for information.
The victim’s mother posted photos on Facebook from the hospital ward and said that her son was doing well
An Air Ambulance spokesperson told The Herald in a statement: “I can confirm that Wales Air Ambulance attended an incident in Monkton are on Saturday morning (09/04/22). Our overnight aircraft arrived at the scene at 01:31, following treatment from our medics the patient was taken to hospital in a road ambulance. Our involvement concluded at 02:23.”
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at approximately 00.10am on Saturday April 9 to an incident in Monkton, Pembroke.
“We sent an emergency ambulance, a paramedic in a rapid response car and an air ambulance to the scene.
“One patient was conveyed by road to Glangwili Hospital.
The police confirmed the following: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating an incident which occurred at the Paddock Caravan Site, Monkton, Pembroke
“Police were called in the early hours of Saturday morning, 9th April 2022, to reports that a man had been injured.
“A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
“Two men, aged 34 and 44, were arrested on suspicion of assault.
“The 34-year-old man also attended hospital following injuries received in the incident. Both have been released on conditional bail pending further police enquiries.
“Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20220409-004.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
