Liam Jonathan, 36, of Clos William Price, Glyn Taff, Pontypridd, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison at Merthyr Crown Court today for possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Jonathan, who pleaded guilty to the offence on November 14, was arrested following a series of alarming reports from the…
South Wales Police has arrested an 86- year-old man in connection with the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze more than 30 years ago. The couple were found dead with gunshot wounds at their Ty Ar y Waun farmhouse in Llanharry on July 26 1993. The force commenced a forensic review of the case in…
There will be a PACT Meeting for the Aberaman Ward (Aberaman, Godreaman, Cwmaman, Glynhafod and Abercwmboi) on Thursday 18 December at 5pm, held at the Flying Start Centre in Godreaman. Residents are encouraged to attend and hear directly from the three local councillors about what progress, if any, has been made towards delivering an Aberaman…
Neath town centre Neighbourhood Policing Officers have disrupted a significant cannabis operation, which had the capability to have grown to become the “largest ever” of its kind in South Wales. The operation came as a result of intelligence gathered by the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT). Suspicious activity had been reported around the former Marks and…
We were called just after 8.45 pm last night, Thursday, December 04, with a report of a man having driven a bulldozer into a pub on Smiths Avenue, #Hirwaun. The driver of the bulldozer had also driven over a parked, unoccupied car. We have reason to believe that this incident may have been targeted rather than random,…
A week-long intensification to tackle knife crime saw people arrested and knives seized and handed in across south Wales. South Wales Police took part in the national intensification between November 17 and November 23, dubbed ‘Sceptre’, aimed at tackling knife crime. Officers ran a number of additional engagements and operations throughout the week, including additional…
South Wales Police is launching its festive campaign to prevent crime and keep communities safe this Christmas. The ‘Cost of Christmas’ campaign highlights the real consequences of crime – whether it be a life lost, to the financial burden of a written-off car, the fear experienced by victims or the reality of a prison sentence….
South Wales Police are urging people to be vigilant after an elderly woman was defrauded out of thousands of pounds and sentimental jewellery by somebody pretending to be a police officer. A victim, aged in her 80s, from Cardiff had £20k in cash stolen on Friday, November 28. She had been phoned earlier that day…
Luke Rombach Sentenced to Prison for Violent and Racially Aggravated Offences Luke Rombach, 36, of Waunllwyd, Arfryn, Penywaun, Aberdare, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at Merthyr Crown Court yesterday, November 27. This sentence comes after a series of violent incidents that occurred on September 30, 2025, which resulted in significant public concern regarding…
Any form of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is unacceptable, and we continue to work tirelessly with our communities and partners to tackle the issue and ensure that we get the best for our victims, empowering our communities to become safer and stronger. Today marks White Ribbon Day and the 16 days of action…
