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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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ASB. Drug use & dealing. Reports of cannabis, Class A use, dealing in public or homes - Heol-y-Plwyf (Ynysybwl rugby club)
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use.
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We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies (e.g. Natural Resources Wales)
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Parking concerns - New Road
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Reports about cannabis - Buarth Y Capel
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We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
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ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints - Robert Street
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance.
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
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Road Safety & Speeding. Vehicles speeding, traffic collisions, mobile phone use.
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We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds. We have delivered awareness campaigns on road safety.
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Off-road bikes. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance - Rock Terrace, Buarth y Capel and Dan y Cribyn
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use.
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ASB - Llys Glowr flats
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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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Road safety & speeding - Coed Y Cwm and Robert Street
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We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.