As part of the day multiple warrants and patrols were carried out across mid-Glamorgan, 21 arrests were made for a variety of offences including shoplifting, illegal working, various drug offences and recalls to prison along with this action Ronty Mini Market in Merthyr Tydfil was closed down due to illegal tobacco sales. We also handed…
Gerwyn Hussey, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction. Amie Dare, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following her conviction. Kirk Howells, 43 from Hirwaun was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction. This follows a police investigation into an…
An action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in South Wales communities is being launched today (June 15). The Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Together plan sets out how South Wales Police and a range of partners will work together to target offenders, support communities and bring long-lasting solutions to local problems. It demonstrates a clear programme of action to…
Police investigating the disappearance of missing Ricky Harris have arrested a man. The 41-year-old from Mountain Ash was arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice in connection with Ricky’s disappearance. He remains in police custody and the investigation is on-going. Ricky’s family has been updated and continue to…
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing. However, he has since had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation and…
South Wales Police has launched its annual survey which invites the public to have their say on policing in their local area. South Wales Police is committed to serving the public; however, the force needs the feedback of the public to make sure it’s getting it right. The short, simple survey to find out what people in South Wales think of their police force launched Tuesday (2 June) and is open…
A man from Beddau has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of rape. Kyle Plummer, 32, raped his victim at a property in Beddau in 2023. Plummer pleaded not guilty to one count of rape but was found guilty after a three-day trial at Cardiff Crown Court in April. He has been handed…
Four more people have been convicted over the murder of a woman in Rhondda Cynon Taf in March last year. Police were called to an address at Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, at 6.10pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, where Joanne Penney was found seriously injured having been shot to the chest. Despite the best efforts…
Glorious sunshine this bank holiday weekend has seen thousands head for popular beaches and parks across south Wales. Unfortunately, a number of children have been reported missing to us by worried parents and guardians. We’re pleased to add that all children reported missing have been reunited with them and are safe. But it’s a distressing…
Our officers have been busy in your area including in the Rhondda Fach and Fawr where they have been out and about speaking to adults and children educating on the dangers of knife crime and providing public reassurance. PCSO Williams attended Greggs in Maesteg Town Centre and held a Knife Crime Awareness table. Greggs is…
