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Maesteg fatal collision: victim named and family pay tribute
13:10 29/04/2026South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the junction of Llynfi Road and Upper Street, Maesteg.
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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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1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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Action taken is updated every three months
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1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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'We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance. Extra patrols have been carried out by the mounted section and assistance from NST. We have completed SWL Business town centre surveys -
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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'ASB will remain a high priority for the neighbourhood team. We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas/We have submitted ASB referrals / We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues/We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB/.Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices/We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles and confiscated 1 e-scooter.
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Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance -
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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'We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified area. We have submitted ASB referrals. Patrols ongoing
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Parking Concerns - Exchange Street / Upper Street / Court Street
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We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas
We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities. Priority finalised -
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Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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Road safety & speeding
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We have carried out a Road Safety Operation targeting speeding and seat belts. This was a joint operation with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and South Wales Police. Priority finalised
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Antisocial behaviour - Town centre
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We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas.
We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues in the town centre.
In response to issues a Section 35 Dispersal Order was issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 that allows an officer to direct a person to leave a public area for up to 48 hours.