On one of its busiest policing days of the year, South Wales Police will have extra officers patrolling our town and city centres this weekend for Super Saturday (March 14).
Super Saturday is the name traditionally given to the last round of the Six Nations when all the competing teams play on the same day.
Working closely with local authorities, CCTV teams, venues, door staff, transport providers, and wider community partners, we will be delivering a highly visible policing operation focused on:
- Preventing violence against women and girls
- Preventing and tackling anti-social behaviour
- Reducing alcohol‑related disorder and violence
- Safeguarding vulnerable people
- Supporting a safe, enjoyable night out for everyone
The public can expect to see increased patrols across nightlife hotspots throughout the force area including Swansea and Cardiff city centres. Town centres in Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan and Rhondda Cynon Taf will also see an increased police presence.
Officers will be using a range of powers to deal with problematic behaviour quickly and effectively, including Section 35 dispersal powers, which allow officers to direct individuals away from an area where their behaviour is likely to cause harassment, alarm, distress, crime, or disorder.
Chief Inspector Simon Davies, who is leading on the policing operation, said: “Super Saturday is always a big night, and our priority is keeping people safe.
“South Wales Police is accustomed to policing a wide range of major events, especially in Cardiff, and we are proud to play our part in keeping visitors to our towns and cities safe.
“We will be highly visible, proactive, and ready to intervene where behaviour risks escalating. We want everyone to enjoy themselves – but anyone intent on causing disorder will be dealt with robustly.”
We are asking the public to support us by:
- Drinking responsibly
- Planning your journey home
- Looking out for friends
- Respecting staff, officers, and others enjoying the night.
If you see something that concerns you, please approach a police officer.
Alternatively, please contact South Wales Police by one of the following means.
Online via https://www.south-wales.police.uk/ro/report Call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Always call 999 in an emergency.
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