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Detectives appeal for information on 1979 unsolved murder
23:05 21/01/2026South Wales Police is appealing for information about the unsolved murder of taxi driver John ‘Jack’ Armstrong more than 40 years ago.
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Football banning orders for two fans who attended Cardiff vs Newport game at the Cardiff City Stadium
13:29 27/10/2025One man from Aberdare and one man from Newport have received football banning orders which prevents them from attending any UK football match for three years.
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Two men charged in connection with Pyle shooting remanded in custody
11:52 08/10/2025Two men charged in connection with an incident involving a firearm in Pyle on Monday, September 22, 2025, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Monday, October 6, charged with multiple offences.
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Three men sentenced to a total of 75 years for attempted murder and kidnap in Merthyr
16:05 03/10/2025Three men have been sentenced to a total of 75 years for the attempted murder and kidnap of Merthyr man earlier this year.
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Four charged in connection Rhydyfelin murder investigation
10:38 27/09/2025Four men have been charged in connection with the death of 22-year-old Liam Woolford in Rhydyfelin on September 23.
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, SurronsAction taken:
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Youth nuisance,
rowdy groups,
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noise complaintsAction taken:
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Drug use & dealing
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal
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noise nuisance,
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Drug use and dealing and antisocial behaviour
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We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.