Allan Blackburn completed his final shift after 23 years as a Rhondda PCSO, the day before his 70th birthday. It brings an end to 32 years of total service, having spent ten years as a special constable with South Wales Police before he became one of the very first PCSOs to be recruited back in…
Ten members of an organised crime group have been sentenced following a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales. Tarian, working in collaboration with UK Border Force, the Royal Mail, and international partners, established Operation Flueggea to dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group operating in the Cardiff area….
On Friday, August 29, 2025, South Wales Police received a report of human remains being discovered in a remote area in the vicinity of Llwyn On Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons. It has since been confirmed that these remains are those of Jordan Moray, who was reported missing in July, 2019, from his home in…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of an audit of the use of Facial Recognition Technology by South Wales Police and Gwent Police. Allow X.com content? This page contains content provided by X.com. We need your permission before anything is loaded as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to…
South Wales Police say they use their social media accounts to bring you important updates, road closure information, crime prevention advice, and ask for your assistance on wanted or missing person appeals. But we are always trying to make our accounts better. So, do our social media channels help improve your confidence in and understanding…
Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Your local team is made up of dedicated officers and PCSOs based in the area, who have the community’s best interests at heart and who are both visible and accessible. We work closely with residents, community leaders, your local council and…
It might be the summer holiday period but our officers are still keeping busy engaging with schools. Today, PC Arndell, our Youth Engagement Officer, swung by Hirwaun Primary School for the “Food and Fun” holiday program. He chatted with the pupils about staying safe both in the community and online—like when they’re gaming or scrolling…
A man who casually brandished a firearm at a group of teenagers in McDonalds, before aiming it at a police officer responding to the incident, has been jailed. Jacob Jenkins caught the attention of the youths at the Tonypandy fast food restaurant on May 2, as they noticed he was wearing a stab-proof vest under…
Trehafod Football Pitch has been subjected to vandalism, resulting in significant damage to the site. This incident will unfortunately impact local grassroots football provision, with several junior teams now unable to access the facility. The pitch was scheduled to reopen for the new season on Saturday, August 9, however, this will now be delayed while…
PC Leigh Newman and PC Stacey Arndell last week engaged with children attending RCT’s ‘Food and Fun’ school holiday enrichment programme, funded by the Welsh Local Government Association, in particular, Maerdy primary school and Cymmer primary school. They provided inputs to the children on internet safety and anti-social behaviour in the community. The aim of…
