MILITARY ROAD in Pembroke Dock was closed off by police from 11pm on Saturday night (Jun 1) following a 999 call stating a male had been stabbed.
Several police vehicles including an ambulance were sent to the scene, where it was discovered that no stabbing had taken place but a male had been hit over the head – and was bleeding.
A 36-year-old male was arrested on on suspicion of assault and released on bail, police said.
The road was closed off for several hours, and then reopened, but the pavement around the property involved remained cordoned off and watched by police for most of Sunday.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: “We received a report that a man had been stabbed in Military Road, Pembroke Dock, at around 10.20pm on Saturday, June 1.
“Officers – including an armed unit – attended and discovered a man with wounds to his head. He had not been stabbed, but had been struck with an object.
“A house where the suspect was believed to be was contained and entered by police, but he was not present.
“The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries were treated and he was later released”.
