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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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Antisocial Behaviour - Treharris Square
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Parking Concerns - Edwardsville Primary School
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Antisocial Behaviour - Treharris Square
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified area and have submitted ASB referrals where necessary. The local community do still feel that this is still a priority area however and so we will continue with this priority for the foreseeable future.
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Vehicles Parking on Pavements - Fiddlers Elbow and Ivor Place
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and are in consultation with MTCBC Highways regards a more permanent solution for the locations.
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Vehicle crime, particularly around Goitre-Coed Road
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Antisocial Behaviour - Treharris Square
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High-visibility patrols have been completed, alongside school awareness sessions and engagement with residents and parents. ASB referrals have been made for those identified, and a SWL message issued to encourage continued community reporting.
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Off-Road Bikes & Antisocial Vehicle Usage
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Vehicles Parking on Pavements - Fiddlers Elbow and Ivor Place
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We’ve increased patrols around the location and have engaged with several drivers about unsafe pavement and bend-side parking. Advisory notices have been issued, and further action will follow where necessary. We’ll continue monitoring to keep access clear for all road users, especially those with mobility needs.
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Parking concerns
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and issued Fixed Penalty Notices where it was appropriate to do so.
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Antisocial Behaviour - Treharris Square
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.