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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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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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Additional charge in connection with the murder of Joanne Penney
16:16 25/09/2025Renaldo Baptiste, aged 38 (D.O.B 25 January 1987) has been charged with one count of murder and one count of participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group.
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Vehicles parking on pavements on Edwards Terrace, Trelewis.
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Action taken is updated every three months
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Antisocial behavior - River Avenue, Trelewis
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Action taken is updated every three months
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Antisocial behavior - Taff Bargoed Park
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Calls have reduced in recent months though are expected to potentially escalate again when the finer weather returns.
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Vehicles parking on pavements on Edwards Terrace, Trelewis.
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Parking Operation is being planned / prepared for the coming weeks. Warning letters advising residents regards parking have already been issued in lieu of this. Update will follow in 3 months time.
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Prevention of vehicle crime in Foxglove Close and surrounding streets in Trelewis
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Antisocial Behaviour - Nant Gwyn
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Increased high visibility patrols and officers have engaged with the young people at the location around ASB education. Engaged with residents at meetings and surgeries at the community centre at the location.
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Anti-social behavior - Taff Bargoed Park
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Officers have liaised with local councillors. Officers have siezed alcohol off youths at the location.
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Environmental concerns - Fly-Tipping - Bedlinog Common
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Parking concerns - Garth Terrace
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A "letter drop" for Garth Terrace and surrounding street Oakland Street was undertaken. The initial feedback from residents is that this has improved matters. Priority finalised.
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Anti-social behavior - Taff Bargoed Park
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.