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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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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, SurronsAction taken:
Action taken is updated every three months.
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ASB
Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaintsAction taken:
Action taken is updated every three months.
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Parking concerns
School parking, obstructive or dangerous parkingAction taken:
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal
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Bikes/scooters being
driven dangerously,
noise nuisance,
SurronsAction taken:
We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
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Thefts from stores,
persistent offenders,
retail ASBAction taken:
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
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ASB
Youth nuisance,
rowdy groups,
abusive behaviour,
noise complaintsAction taken:
We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects.
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
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Shoplifting & Retail crime
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Antisocial behaviour
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance.
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Drugs use and anti-social behaviour
Action taken:
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.