Police attended Milford Haven Youth Centre after a call about people carrying knives and an alleged stabbing; searches found no weapons, no injuries and no arrests
The Dyfed-Powys Police received a concerning witness report shortly before the evening on Thursday when someone called to say that several people were carrying knives and that a stabbing had taken place near the Milford Haven Youth Centre on Priory Road.
The initial information described multiple individuals in the vicinity and suggested that a violent incident had just occurred. Given the nature of the call, officers treated it as a priority and prepared to respond quickly to both protect the public and establish the facts of what had happened.
Responding teams attended the location promptly, with police records showing they arrived at the scene at approximately 6.55pm on Thursday. Officers located people who matched the description provided by the caller and implemented standard safety procedures. Following a period of engagement, police carried out a stop and search of those individuals.
The officers reported that the searches produced no weapons and, importantly, that there were no reported injuries stemming from the incident. No arrests were made at the scene.
How the incident unfolded and the police response
When the force is alerted to potential knife incidents, the initial priority is to secure the scene and make sure anyone at risk is protected. In this case, the detailed nature of the 999/101 call — alleging both multiple people with knives and a stabbing — prompted a swift deployment. On arrival, officers used their training to identify those whose appearance matched the report and to separate individuals to prevent escalation. The approach combined visible presence and measured intervention while assessing whether further medical assistance or specialist units were required.
Search procedures and immediate outcomes
The subsequent stop and search activity was carried out in accordance with police powers and local protocols. During the searches, officers did not locate any knives or other offensive weapons. Because no one reported injuries and no evidence of a stabbing was found, the interaction did not progress to arrests. The police described the situation as a very concerning report that was thoroughly checked, but ultimately it did not produce the criminal evidence that had been suggested to the initial caller.
Information for the public and next steps
Dyfed-Powys Police has asked anyone with further information to come forward. Members of the public who believe they can assist with details about what was seen or who was involved are encouraged to contact the force. The two main channels available are by telephoning 101 or by submitting information via the police force’s online reporting tools. When getting in touch, people should reference reference 320 of 22/4 to ensure their information is linked to the correct incident log and assessed promptly.
Community reassurance and appeals
The force stressed that, while the report was taken seriously and officers acted quickly, the outcome — no reported injuries and no weapons found — is what local residents should be aware of. Police presence at community locations like youth centres is intended both to keep people safe and to reassure the public after worrying reports. Authorities also reminded witnesses to preserve any evidence, such as video or photographs, and to pass this to police rather than circulating it online to avoid compromising enquiries.
In summary, the event near the Milford Haven Youth Centre on Priory Road prompted an urgent police response following a call about people carrying knives and an alleged stabbing. Officers located individuals matching the caller’s description, conducted searches, and concluded that no weapons were present and no one had been injured. No arrests were made. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police via 101 or online, quoting reference 320 of 22/4, so the force can continue to establish the full circumstances and provide reassurance to the community.
