Fatal collision, Laleston – Appeal for witnesses
South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 6.35pm on Saturday, June 5 at Rogers Lane in...
Op Elstree: Additional patrols continue for Cardiff and Vale’s coastal areas
Extra police patrols continue to keep coastal areas of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan safe, as Operation Elstree moves into its second month.
Op...
Rumney shooting: Man jailed for 13 years
At around 9.45pm on January 12, 2019 Alfie Larkin fired ten bullets at a house and motorhome in Greenway Road, Rumney, Cardiff.
His friend Rachel...
Tomasz Waga murder: Two arrested in Paris
Two men have been arrested in Paris in connection with the murder of Tomasz Waga.
Tomasz's body was discovered by a member of the public...
South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner appoints deputy
South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Alun Michael, has re-appointed Emma Wools to serve as his deputy for the next three years.
Emma, who has...
Paul Griffiths sentenced for imitation firearms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLc-A7ZINaA&feature=emb_imp_woyt
A Rhondda man who pointed an imitation firearm at a kebab shop owner after he was told to wait outside the shop because he...
South Wales Police Special Constabulary receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary...
A group 158 women and men aged between 18 and 70 years, all serving special constables, has been honoured with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service,...
County Lines Intensification Week – Success for southern Welsh Police Forces
The latest week of action aiming to tackle county lines criminality has been a success for police forces across southern Wales with more than...
Mayhill violent disorder – Further arrests.
Three more men aged 18, 21, and 23 have been arrested in connection with violent disorder in Mayhill on Thursday, May 20.
This bring the...
SWP Press Release: Mayhill violent disorder – Four arrests
Four males have been arrested in connection with violent disorder in Mayhill on Thursday, May 20.
The local males aged 36, 20, 18 and 16...
Mayhill violent disorder: Incident update
South Wales Police is investigating the scenes of violent disorder which happened in the Mayhill area of Swansea last night (Thursday 20th May).
The police response...
A465 Fatal road traffic collision: Further appeal for information
South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision which happened at around 11.00am on Thursday 13th May...
Jonathan Campbell sentenced to life in prison for murder
Jonathan Campbell, 37, from Mayhill, Swansea, was sentenced to life in prison at Swansea Crown Court today (May 17th) for the murder of Helen...
South Wales Police Youth Trust and Cardiff Metropolitan University launch new...
The South Wales Police Youth Trust and Cardiff Metropolitan University are pleased to announce the launch of their new collaborative project, Step into Sport.
South...
Ymddiriedolaeth Ieuenctid Heddlu De Cymru a Phrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd yn lansio...
Mae'n bleser gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ieuenctid Heddlu De Cymru a Phrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd gyhoeddi lansiad eu prosiect newydd ar y cyd, ‘Camu i Chwaraeon’.
Elusen...
A465 Fatal road traffic collision: Family tribute
The victim of a fatal road traffic collision which happened at around 11.00am on Thursday 13th May on the A465 Heads of the Valleys...
Alun Michael has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner
Alun Michael has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner by the communities of South Wales for the third time.
The result of the election...
Operation launched to keep coastal areas of Cardiff and the Vale...
Operation Elstree will involve increased patrols and where appropriate, dispersal powers, at key locations including Cardiff Bay, Penarth and Barry Island, as well as...
Swansea man dies in road traffic collision
A man who died as a result of a road traffic collision in Swansea has been named as Dean Heaven, 46, from Mayhill.
Dean Heaven,...
Tomasz Waga murder: Fourth man charged
Detectives investigating the death of Tomasz Waga on 28th January have charged a fourth man in connection with his murder.
Ardit Mehalla, 24, from Enfield...
SWP Statement – Ynysybwl Incident Update
YNYSYBWL INCIDENT UPDATE
South Wales Police can confirm that the death of a 53 year old local man following an incident where a firearm had...
The law on antique firearms is changing
The law on antique firearms is changing. From 22 March 2021 some firearms previously regarded as antique, and therefore exempt from control, no longer...
South Wales Police: Information
#INFORMATION |
Ahead of another sunny weekend, and the likelihood that many will be heading to our beautiful coastal areas, we appreciate that most are...
Meet South Wales Police’s new Deputy Chief Constable, Rachel Bacon
South Wales Police welcomed new Deputy Chief Constable, Rachel Bacon, this week (w/c Monday, April 19).
Mrs Bacon’s appointment was confirmed last month and she...
South Wales Police: Recycling Greenhouse
#GOODNEWS | A Police Constable has come up with an innovative way to reuse old force riot shields which otherwise would have gone to waste...
South Wales Police: Sentencing
Michael Whilding, 65, who raped and sexually abused a child over a period of eight years, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Whilding,...
South Wales Police: Stephen Lawrence Day
Today marks Stephen Lawrence Day, a day for us to remember Stephen and also reflect on the changes that the Macpherson report brought to...
South Wales Police: Family tribute to victim of fatal Porth collision
The family of a pedestrian who died following a collision with a bus in Porth on Tuesday, April 20 have paid tribute to him.
Despite...
South Wales Police Appeal: Road Traffic Collision
South Wales Police are investigating a road traffic collision and are appealing for anyone to come forward who may have witnessed the collision involving...
South Wales Police: APPEAL | SUSPECTED DELIBERATE FIRE | PORTHCAWL
Police in Porthcawl are appealing for information following a fire behind Brodgen public house, New Road, which may have been started deliberately.
It is believed...
South Wales Police: National Stalking Awareness week
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=275525034289714
This week is National Stalking Awareness week. #NSAW2021
Anyone can be a victim of stalking, and it comes in many forms – someone you know...
South Wales Police: Be Vigilant
Fraudsters may contact you claiming to be from
HMRC
. In fact, these are scams aimed at stealing your money. Common scams include:
Suspicious calls claiming...
Custodial Sentence for Offender Reported to Operation SNAP
On the 22nd June, 2019 a cyclist was riding his bicycle along the A4061, Bwlch Road into Tonypandy when a Suzuki GSXR 750 Motorcycle passed...
South Wales Police: Cyber Stalker Shares Her Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdB9ybHuBhU
"It's crazy when I say it out loud that it has been 4 years of my life. Psychologically it has been the most damaging...
GoSafe Stand Up For Slowing Down as the 20mph Campaign Kicks...
Today sees the start of GoSafe's Wales wide 20mph Campaign outside Primary Schools across the country. The 20mph speed limit outside the majority of...
South Wales Police Appeal: Missing
Can you help us locate Linda Culverwell, who has been reported missing?
Seventy-five-year-old Linda was last seen in the #Bishopston area of #Swansea at around...
Search for Mohammed Ali Ege – New lines of enquiry following...
Detectives searching for Wales’ most wanted man – Mohammed Ali Ege – are following up new lines of enquiry as the hunt for him...
Possessive husband jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking
A possessive husband who carried out a near-decade-long campaign of harassment and controlling behaviour towards his wife has been jailed.
Jonathan Wignall, 54, was sentenced...
South Wales Police Appeal: Do you recognise this Mercedes-Benz
Detectives investigating the murder of Tomasz Waga in #Cardiff urgently need to find this vehicle which could contain vital evidence.
Tomasz's body was discovered by...
South Wales Police Update: Search for Wales’ Most Wanted Man
Detectives searching for Wales’ most wanted man – Mohammed Ali Ege – are following up new lines of enquiry as the hunt for him...
Tomasz Waga murder: Car appeal.
Tomasz Waga murder: Car appeal.
Detectives investigating the murder of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff, have released a photograph of a car they urgently need to...
South Wales Police: Appeal
Three people are currently in police custody following a disturbance in Neath which left eight people – including three officers – injured.
Police were called...
South Wales Police: Reward offered for Information
A £5,000 reward is being offered by Crimestoppers for information about the whereabouts of three men wanted for questioning over the murder of Tomasz...
Wales’ most wanted man – New photographs released as the hunt...
Sunday, April 11 2021 marked the 11th anniversary of the murder of Aamir Siddiqi in Cardiff.
17-year-old Aamir was brutally murdered at his family home...
59 dogs recovered Dogs recovered during police operation in Swansea Neath...
Fifty nine dogs have been retrieved during police operations across Swansea Neath Port Talbot, in conjunction with the RSPCA, Animal Welfare and the NCA,...
Covid-19 enforcement: Around 120 fined during Easter bank holiday
Around 120 people were fined over the bank holiday weekend as a minority of people continued to flout the rules with house parties and...
South Wales Police carrying out operational activity to improve road safety...
Over the next few weeks officers will be carrying out operational activity to improve road safety for motorcyclists and cyclists.
Everyone has the right to...
Statement by South Wales Police following events in Cardiff Bay
Following the recent events at Cardiff Bay Superintendent Marc Attwell said: “As restrictions have eased, the need for personal responsibility is critical and it is...
Covid-19: Statement from Chief Superintendent Andy Valentine ahead of the Easter...
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday, the officer leading South Wales Police’s response to Coronavirus is urging the public to enjoy the holiday safely...
Cardiff Bay crowds and disorder
At approximately 10pm on Tuesday night (March 30), officers intervened in an incident of violent disorder in Cardiff Bay.
A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old...
