Charged, Gareth Williams, 35, from Abernant, Aberdare has been remanded in custody after a serious assault upon a 38-year-old woman from Hirwaun which was reported on Thursday, July 26. Detective Inspector Simon Davies said: “This was a very serious assault upon the victim. Once alerted officers acted swiftly to identify and arrest the suspect and…
South Wales Police are appealing for information following suspected criminal damage to the Maerdy war memorial. This is believed to have happened on or around Monday 17 July. If you have any information, please contact us quoting reference: 2300238745 🗪 Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/ Contact us via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo Email swp101@south-wales.police.uk 101 Always call 999 in an…
South Wales Police is carrying out a forensic review of the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze 30 years ago. The couple were found dead with gunshot wounds at their Ty Ar y Waun farmhouse in Llanharry on 26th July 1993. South Wales Police has now commenced a forensic review of the case working alongside forensic…
Officers carried out a series of warrants in Ely, Canton, Fairwater, Rumney and Gabalfa, as part of an investigation into the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Also seized were four cars including a Mercedes A180 and BMW X2, under the Proceeds of Crime Act and weapons, including a Taser. Addresses searched on Friday, July…
Four people appeared before Newport Crown Court charged with a commercial burglary which happened in March 2021. On the March 7, 2021, intruders forced access into Ride Bike Wales at Talbot Green Business Park, from where around £50,000 of electric bikes were stolen. Investigations completed by staff from the Territorial Crime Team revealed in the…
Three men were arrested last week as part of an ongoing investigation in to child sexual exploitation (CSE). Warrants were conducted at four addresses in the Porthcawl and Pyle areas, led by South Wales Police’s exploitation team and supported by neighbourhood, organised crime and territorial support teams. Men aged 24, 35 and 32 were arrested…
Today, the Home Secretary has announced that all 43 forces in England and Wales have signed up to Operation Soteria, the transformational change program tackling rape and serious sexual offences. After being a pilot force for the past two years, South Wales Police will be implementing the National Operating Model, developed through the programme, ensuring…
Throughout June, police forces in England and Wales took part in an intensification period designed to disrupt Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) by taking out a key source of their revenue, whilst simultaneously apprehending many of those involved, safeguarding those being exploited, and increasing intelligence. Criminal networks involved in drug dealing, immigration crime and money laundering…
Left to right: Lee Rees, Craig Griffiths and Christopher Horner The men entered a total of three houses in the Trallwn area during the early hours of the morning and stole an array of items from inside the property whilst the occupants slept. They first attended an address in Middle Street at around 2am while…
South Wales Police has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in South Wales safe. Running from July 3 to 9, ASB Awareness Week 2023 aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it. Organised by Resolve,…
