Man arrested following serious assault in Aberfan
South Wales Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm, following an incident which happened in Aberfan Road earlier this afternoon. A 40-year-old man was admitted to Prince Charles Hospital with stab wounds which are serious…
Senedd passes ‘first-of-its-kind’ disused tips bill
Senedd members unanimously passed a “first-of-its-kind” law aimed at ensuring the safety of coal and quarry tips. Huw Irranca-Davies welcomed cross-party support for the disused tips bill which was introduced in the wake of a major landslide in Tylorstown, Rhondda, in…
Man jailed for attempted murder of woman in Aberfan
A man who tried to murder a woman has been jailed for 17 years and four months for attempt murder and stalking. Daniel Mihai Popescu, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced today to 17 years and four months in…
Family pay tribute to 25-year-old woman who died following collision on Swansea Road
The 25-year-old woman who died following a road traffic collision on Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil which happened at about 11.45pm on Friday April 5 has been named as Demi Mabbitt from Aberfan. Demi’s family has paid tribute to her,…
Aberfan remembered by North Wales Police
NORTH Wales Police remember the victims of Aberfan in a feature video dedicated to the disaster. A note to readers that some scenes in the video may be disturbing or difficult to watch. On October 21st, 1966, a landslide of…