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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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Parking Issues - Awelfryn Terrace
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Action taken is updated every three months
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Antisocial Behaviour Horeb Close / Shops on Talbot Square
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and a Crime Reduction visit and subsequent report has been prepared and submitted to Local Councillors and businesses for their information and further action.
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Off-Road Bikes - Galon Uchaf
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Operation Clutch led to several bikes being seized resulting a decrease in calls received around Off Road Bikes.
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Drug Dealing - Galon Uchaf
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Two drugs warrants were conducted at Second Avenue leading to 4 arrests with 1 male being charged for supply of Class A Drugs and subsequently sent to prison.
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Parking concerns - Penydarren
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We have carried out High Visibility patrols in the areas of concern. We have also liased with the local councillors to request that their wardens attend the affected area.
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Off-Road Bikes - Galon Uchaf
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We’ve worked with Merthyr Council, local CCTV and several housing providers to tackle antisocial behaviour, carrying out patrols to identify those involved.
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Drug Dealing - Galon Uchaf
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We’ve increased the use of stop searches in hotspot areas and have been executing targeted warrants.
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Parking concerns - Penydarren
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We’ve carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and encouraged local residents to report such incidents to the council.