POLICE are investigating what is claimed to be a ‘drive-by shooting’ at the house of a Pembrokeshire county councillor facing charges of a sexual nature.
Councillor Dai Boswell, who represents Pembroke’s St Mary North Ward, is facing claims of historic child sex offences.
Cllr Boswell, who served as the town’s mayor before standing aside from the role last year, denies any wrong doing, and the case is ongoing.
Cllr Boswell’s Land Rover Discovery was damaged overnight, between 10pm on March 9, and 9am the following morning, at Bush Street, Pembroke Dock; the address given as his home.
Bush Street. Google Street View.
At Thursday’s meeting of Pembroke Town Council, a statement was read by Deputy Mayor Cllr Linda Brown: “I have a statement regarding the use of social media to read to the meeting, and I would like this to be put on record.
“The use of social media can be extremely useful and positive when it is used responsibly and thoughtfully. However, we have all seen instances when its use has caused distress to either ourselves and/or others and it is in this sense that I wish to remind everyone to be mindful and considerate when committing thoughts and opinions through this medium.
Cllr Brown added: “As some or all of you may be aware from the webcast of the council meeting held at County Hall last week, the misuse of social media was highlighted and discussed at length.
“Since that meeting, there has been a drive-by shooting at Councillor Boswell's house - an incident that could have caused serious injury or worse - and it could happen to any one of us.
“The sharing of information for the good of our community should be encouraged, and social media can be a very valuable conduit for this. However, when it is used to malign others and to further the spread of inaccurate or misinformation, it can be a very dangerous tool indeed.
“Please consider carefully before posting on social media.”
Police, investigating criminal damage, have stated that three windows were smashed on the vehicle, parked in Bush Street, between 10pm on March 9, and 9am the following morning.
Police have yet to confirm whether the incident was a ‘drive-by shooting’ or not.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC807 Lambe at Pembroke Dock Police Station on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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