Dowlais
Police Seize Off-Road Bike in Dowlais Safety Crackdown
Merthyr police confiscate illegal off-road bike as part of community safety initiative, urging residents to report incidents.
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Cardiff Crown Court
Ex-Police Worker Jailed for Leaking Data to Drug Dealer BF
Former South Wales Police employee Lucy Langmead sentenced to nearly three years for passing confidential information to her drug dealer boyfriend Daniel Cozens.
Crime & Court
Driver Who Hit Girl, 5, Freed After Just 12 Weeks in Jail
Cardiff mother furious as dangerous driver who mowed down her five-year-old daughter on scooter released early from 14-month sentence.
Cardiff Crown Court
Barry Drug Dealer Pays Back £3k Despite £13k Benefit
Lee Dickenson found with cannabis worth up to £3,300 and 11 phones but only has to repay fraction of criminal profits.
Cwmbran
Cwmbran Man Arrested in Oakfield Cannabis Raid
Police seize drugs, cash and paraphernalia during morning warrant as 27-year-old remains in custody on supply charges.
Mold Crown Court
Thug Jailed 19 Months for Violent Partner Attack
Joseph Rothwell locked partner in bedroom before punching and elbowing her face, threatening to kill her and burn house down.
Newport Crown Court
Father Attacked by Gang After Defending Daughter from Pub Abuse
Four men jailed after brutal assault on father who defended his barmaid daughter from verbal abuse at Cwmbran pub, leaving victim with fractured jaw.
Swansea Crown Court
Drug Mule Jailed for Hiding £1,600 Heroin Inside Body
Mark Briskham, 52, refused hospital scan but later passed package containing 12.7g of heroin at police station after being caught on A477.
Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court
Knifeman Jailed for Racist Attack on Police Officer
Daniel Barnham kicked PC in chest and shouted KKK support during arrest for carrying knives in Merthyr Tydfil.
Newport Crown Court
Fraudster Jailed for Newport Elderly Woman Blackmail Scam
Patrick Donovan sentenced to three-and-a-half years for posing as council worker to defraud vulnerable pensioner before returning with threats.
Swansea Crown Court
Swansea Man Jailed for ‘Hostage Situation’ Kitchen Attack
Ian Price sentenced to 27 months after violent assaults on former partner including throwing her across kitchen floor and pinning her down.
Newport Crown Court
Burglar Jailed for Stealing Family Heirlooms During Proposal Trip
Rhys Colyer targeted Caerphilly home whilst victim was in South Africa, stealing irreplaceable watch and necklace passed down through generations.