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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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Speeding Vehicles - Crabtree Walk
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill
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Reports around off-road bikes has reduced in recent months. We will continue to monitor the situation in the meantime.
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill
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We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes.
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Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicular)
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Roads Policing officers have been advised and are regularly making patrols of A465/A470 to educate and speak to drivers where appropriate.
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill
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We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes.
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Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicular)
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Reassurance patrols have been carried out in the area. Local CCTV operators have been asked to monitor vehicles potentially involved in antisocial behaviour and to relay any observations over the radio.