Children hysterical as woman punched stranger in Haverfordwest

Sophie Watson, 31, of Fleming Crescent, Haverfordwest, admitted assaulting a man at Munchies Café on October 26 this year as well as assaulting a police officer on the same day.

She also admitted being drunk and disorderly at Bridge Street, Haverfordwest, and being drunk in charge of a young child, both on October 20 this year.

The assaults happened at Munchies Café in Haverfordwest (Image: Geograph/ Jaggery licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence..)

Haverfordwest Magistrates Court heard that Watson’s victim was “going about his business” when he heard a commotion and went outside to investigate.

He was approached by Watson who punched him several times to the face.

Arresting officers had to take Watson to the floor because of her aggression towards them.

While on the floor she kicked out and at an officer.

The court heard that Watson’s actions had distressed two children who were present at the incident, causing them to cry hysterically.

District judge Mark Layton adjourned sentencing for a pre-sentence report to be prepared by the probation service.

Watson is due to appear next month for sentencing.

She was released on conditional bail until that time.