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Pencoed murder update: family and partner pay tribute to David Rogers
16:51 04/03/2026The family and partner of David Rogers, 58, who died in hospital following an incident in Pencoed on Saturday, February 28, have paid tributes to their loved one.
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Pencoed murder investigation update: man charged with murder of David Rogers and perverting the course of justice
19:35 03/03/2026Liam Walters, 26, of Pencoed, has been charged with the murder of 58-year-old David Rogers.
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Pencoed incident: assault victim dies and murder investigation launched
18:55 02/03/2026The police investigation into the serious incident which happened in Pencoed in the early hours of Saturday, February 28, is now being treated as murder.
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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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Shoplifting and Retail Crime across Pencoed
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Youth & Vehicle Anti-social behaviour - Ongoing ASB in Felindre Road and Halo Leisure Centre.
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Shoplifting and Retail Crime across Pencoed
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We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters
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Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.
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We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
We have worked with councils on road safety improvements.
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Youth & Vehicle Anti-social behaviour - Ongoing ASB in Felindre Road and Halo Leisure Centre.
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Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance
Action taken:
We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.
There was an active POP plan in the most affected area, Redlands Close.
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Shoplifting and Retail Crime across Pencoed
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We have conducted high- visibility patrols.
We have utilised the storenet radio to communicate with shops and BCBC CCTV.
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence, offer crime prevention advice and encourage reporting.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
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Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols around school hours.
We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use.
We have spoken with the school headmaster about sending newsletters about parking to all the parents. -
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Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance
Action taken:
We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
We have submitted ASB referrals.
We have conducted joint visits with housing officers to speak to subjects.
We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.
There is an active POP plan in place.