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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.
Crimes and priorities
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Drug Dealing and associated paraphernalia in and around The Old Tax Office / Multi-Story Sites
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Drug Dealing Outside ""Dickie's Shop"", Queens Road
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Off-road bikes and illegal vehicle use
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Merthyr CCTV are continually briefed regards vehicles and riders and enforcement action has been taken.
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Increase in Retail Theft in Town Centre over Christmas Period
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South Wales Police carried out their annual Operation Advent which, working alongside the Merthyr Clear Hold Build Project and other key partners, resulted in increased patrols throughout the Town Centre over the Christmas period.
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Drug Dealing Outside "Dickie's Shop", Queens Road
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We have conducted high‑visibility patrols in the identified areas. A local councillor has asked MTCBC to consider deploying a mobile CCTV camera at the location. We will continue to monitor the area closely, and our Safer Neighbourhood Team will also provide targeted patrols during key times.
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Vehicle Crime - Twynyrodyn
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and concerns of decreased significantly.
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Street Drinking
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We are working with the local authority on a potential Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the area. We are also conducting joint pavement patrols to advise, support, and signpost street drinkers.
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Off-road bikes and illegal vehicle use
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A bike was seized in the Town Centre on Bonfire night. Op Atal (a Welsh Road Safety Initiative) continues. We also continue working with Housing Providers to establish where these bikes are being stored as that is a breach of their tenancy rules.
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Street Drinking
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A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is scheduled to be introduced in the coming months.
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Antisocial behaviour and Drug use - Glebeland Street
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We’ve conducted high-visibility patrols in identified areas. The issue appears less prevalent than initially thought, and an update will be provided at the next PACT meeting. Priority finalised.