Work continuing at the scene to establish cause of fire
South Wales Police is currently in attendance at Nolton Street, Bridgend following a fatal house fire which was reported at approximately 9.15pm on Tuesday,...
Post-incident investigation following protests outside Cardiff Bay Police Station: Update
In January, four protests took place on consecutive evenings outside Cardiff Bay Police Station on James Street.
The protests were in relation the death of...
Seven sentenced to total of 119 years for brutal and ferocious...
Seven people convicted over their involvement in the fatal stabbing of a teenager at an industrial container port in Barry in 2019, have today...
South Wales Police: Investigating the origin of racially motivated social media...
We are investigating the origin of racially motivated social media posts aimed at two Welsh footballers following last night’s match against Mexico.
Detective Chief Inspector...
South Wales Police Video of the moment Leon Symond is arrested
https://www.facebook.com/133974029988727/videos/268050078194972
This is the moment Leon Symond is arrested for the murder of Harry Baker.
The 22-year old admits being at the scene of the brutal...
Jordan Moray missing person investigation update: Possible sighting in Stratford Upon...
A family who have been searching for their loved one who went missing over 18 months ago, have been given hope by a possible...
Warning to parents and children ahead of Easter Holidays as teens...
A recent incident involving two teenagers from Ferndale deliberately setting grass fires is a timely reminder ahead of the Easter Holidays.
The boys, aged 15...
Tomasz Waga murder update: Further arrests as detectives name third suspect.
Detectives investigating the murder of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff have made further arrests in London and are appealing for information on a third suspect.
A...
South Wales Police 2021 Intern Programme is now open!
The following is a press release form South Wales Police:
We are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences to join our successful team....
Banwen Rave – last defendant appears in court
Friday, March 19, saw the last defendant appearing in court following an illegal rave in Banwen on August Bank Holiday weekend, which was in...
Policing Protests: Update from Assistant Constable Mark Travis
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Travis said: “Policing protests is challenging and complex and South Wales Police has a proven track record of negotiating with protest...
Wentloog Avenue disturbance, investigation continues.
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a disturbance near Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, on Sunday afternoon.
Ten of the 12 men arrested on suspicion of...
Covid-19 enforcement: More than 240 fined as multiple indoor gatherings and...
People flouting Welsh Government restrictions on indoor gatherings were among more than 240 people fined by South Wales Police at the weekend.
Between Friday night...
Crimewatch Live feature missing child Robert Williams
BBC Crimewatch Live has featured the case of 15-year-old Robert Williams who went missing 19 years ago from his Resolven home.
His mother Cheryl is...
Wentloog Avenue disturbance update
Wentloog Avenue disturbance update
Twelve men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, assault and possession of offensive weapons following a disturbance near Wentloog...
Police investigate spate of concerning incidents in Talbot Green
Police in Pontypridd are linking number of concerning incidents which occurred in the Talbot Green area on Wednesday, 17th March, 2021.
Between 4.30pm and 5.30pm,...
Tomasz Waga Murder: Suspect appeal
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the murder of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff.
Tomasz's body was discovered by a member of the public at...
Attempt robbery of a dog owner: Investigation update
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery from a dog owner in Pentwyn, Cardiff, have released e-fits of the three suspects.
The incident happened lunchtime on Thursday,...
The sudden death of Mohamud Hassan: Further notices of investigation served
Summary of a statement issued by the Independent Office for Police Conduct today:
“As part of the ongoing Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation...
Seven convicted over the ‘ferocious’ killing of teenager in Barry
Three men and a boy who ambushed a teenager and chased him to his death following a dispute over drugs, have today been convicted...
More than 160 fines issued as minority continue to flout indoor...
More than 160 people were fined for breaching Covid regulations at the weekend, as a small minority continued to flout Welsh Government’s recently-relaxed Covid...
Inaugural response policing wellbeing and recognition ‘Week of Action’
South Wales Police will be supporting an initiative by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Response Policing portfolio to recognise and celebrate the work of...
Statement re #reclaimthestreets Vigils
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard.
We understand the strong sense of feelings her death has evoked across the country...
SWP response to Welsh Government Coronavirus announcement
Following today’s announcement by First Minister that some restrictions in Wales will ease from tomorrow, South Wales Police is urging the public to take...
South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner response to Coronavirus restrictions
The First Minister has today spelt out compelling medical evidence why we can't just relax the rules and say that anything goes. This weekend...
Post-incident investigation following protests outside Cardiff Bay Police Station.
In January, four protests took place on consecutive evenings outside Cardiff Bay Police Station on James Street.
The protests were in relation the death of...
Murder investigation: Police appeal for drivers to check dashcams
The Major Crime Investigations Team at South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the murder of 16 year-old Wenjing XU, who died following...
Wenjing XU murder investigation: Police appeal for drivers to check dashcams
The Major Crime Investigations Team at South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the murder of 16 year-old Wenjing XU, who died following...
International Women’s Day 2021
We begin our Women’s History Month celebrations today, on International Women’s Day. A day focused on celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness for women’s equality...
Road checks to be used to combat and deter breaches of...
As we move into the weekend our officers and staff will once again be patrolling South Wales to help keep residents safe. We are...
Gang of county line drug dealers jailed for a total of...
A gang of county line drug dealers have been jailed for a total of over 15 years after a proactive stop by our Op...
SWP Statement – UPDATE youth charged
A 17-year-old local male youth has been charged with robbery in relation an offence in Brynhyfryd (details below)
He has been remanded to appear before...
Treorchy Incident: Update
• Death of 16 year-old in Treorchy being treated as murder
• The victim has been named and her family have paid tribute
South Wales Police...
Treorchy incident: Update
South Wales Police can confirm the sudden and unexplained death of a 16-year-old girl in the Rhondda earlier today.Cause of death has not been...
Police incident: Treorchy
Police units are currently dealing with a serious incident which occurred in Baglan Street, Treorchy, at approximately midday today (5 March, 2021).
Ambulance crews are...
Surrender scheme starts to keep dangerous weapons off the streets
South Wales Police is supporting a national weapons surrender scheme, in which people can be compensated for handing over offensive weapons which will become...
Officers with specially trained skills, car searches
Over the last month officers with specially trained skills have joined forces with local teams to proactively tackle high-level offenders.Specialist Operations officers used a...
ACC Rachel Bacon appointed new Deputy Chief Constable
Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Bacon has been appointed as our new Deputy Chief Constable.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday following a selection process, and...
Misconduct hearing outcome: PC Jonathan Price
A police misconduct hearing was held on March 1 and 2 to consider breaches of professional standards of behaviour by a former South Wales...
LASER l HELICOPTER l APPEAL
We are investigating a laser light being directed at a Wales Air Ambulance causing injuries to a crew member.
The aircraft was flying over Heath,...
The sudden death of Mohamud Hassan: IOPC confirms no evidence to...
Summary of a statement issued by the Independent Office for Police Conduct today:
"....there is no evidence to suggest that Mr Hassan was Tasered at...
Dog thefts – Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Jo Maal
"We are aware of growing concern about dog thefts amongst our communities.
"There is some evidence nationally that the pandemic has seen criminals adjusting their...
Family tribute following Gorseinon RTC
The family of an 84-year-old man who died after a road traffic collision in Gorseinon, Swansea have paid tribute to him.
Gareth Evans, who was...
Protests in Swansea city centre.
UK policing recognises and upholds the right to democratic protest, and in normal circumstances we facilitate peaceful protest while minimising disruption to the wider...
Madog Rowlands sentenced to life imprisonment
Madog Rowlands has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Lauren Griffiths.
The 23-year-old killed his fiancée, 21-year-old Lauren Griffiths, at their flat...
CCTV image Brynhyfryd Robbery. Swansea
Detectives investigating the robbery of an 84-year-old man Brynhyfryd, Swansea on 27 January have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to...
Shop burglary, Llanrumney
South Wales Police is investigating a burglary at the Co-op store in Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, which happened at around 4am this morning.
It is...
South Wales Police celebrates LGBT+ History month
February is LGBT+ History month, a time where we reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the LGBT+ community, the strides that have been...
Misconduct hearing outcome: PC Tasia Stephens
A South Wales Police officer has been dismissed from the force after she admitted allegations of gross misconduct.
A misconduct hearing in Bridgend considered allegations...
LGBT+ History Month – Diversity within Team SWP
We’ve got to create an environment and I feel so strongly about this personally, professionally, where every single person can come to work and...
