Brothers accused of targeting vulnerable residents during commercial gardening work
A PEMBROKESHIRE gardening duo has appeared before a district judge charged with fraud by false representation and engaging in aggressive, coercive, and harassing commercial practices.
Billy Lovell, 37, and Timothy Lovell, 35, both of Under the Hills, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, appeared before District Judge Mark Layton sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Billy Lovell faces a total of 16 charges, while Timothy Lovell faces 15 charges under the Fraud Act and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.
The allegations date back to 2024, when the pair are accused of carrying out gardening work for three complainants described by Pembrokeshire County Council as “vulnerable.”
Prosecutors allege that the Lovells failed to disclose required information about off-premises contracts, leading the customers to make payments they would not otherwise have made.
The brothers are also accused of using aggressive commercial practices, allegedly impairing the freedom of choice of their customers through harassment, coercion, and undue influence.
They further face allegations of dishonestly making false representations to the consumers, intending to make personal gains of £4,700, £2,650, and £850 respectively.
The offences are alleged to have occurred at properties in Clynderwen, Crundale, and Haverfordwest.
Neither defendant entered a plea. Given the seriousness of the allegations, Judge Layton declined jurisdiction.
Billy and Timothy Lovell will next appear before a judge sitting at Swansea Crown Court on December 5. Both were released on unconditional bail.
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