Man cuts own throat in Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court dock

A man has cut his throat in the dock at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court as he waited to be sentenced for a sex attack.

Lukasz Robert Pawlowski, 33, had pleaded guilty to sexual assault by grabbing and kissing a shop assistant. Pawlowski, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, was appearing for sentence at the Pembrokeshire court when the incident happened.


He was taken to a Swansea hospital by air ambulance. Following the incident, an emergency call was made from the court at 10:20 GMT.

It is unclear where and how Pawlowski gained access to the weapon. The court complex has airport-style security scanners and guards in place at both entrances.

It is understood he lost consciousness, and also lost blood in the incident. A Wales Ambulance Service spokesman described Pawlowski's injuries as "serious".