Neath Port Talbot man jailed for child sex offences
A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed for child sex offences. 66-year-old Ronald Keith Richards (known as Keith), from Port Talbot town centre, carried out attacks against two victims. One of Richards’ victims disclosed to family members that…
Former Bishop jailed on multiple child sex offences
A former Bishop from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences. 84-year-old Anthony Pierce, from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea…
Swansea men convicted following drugs bust on fishing boat off Cornish coast
Four drug smugglers have been convicted of trying to smuggle £100m of cocaine on a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall, after a National Crime Agency investigation. The crime group members were found with more than a ton of…
Further arrests made in connection with Talbot Green shooting
South Wales Police has made a further arrest as part of a murder investigation in Talbot Green. Joanne Penney, 40, died on Sunday, March 9, after being shot in Llys Illtyd. Formal identification took place this afternoon. Earlier today, a…
Police continue investigation into death of woman following shooting at Talbot Green
South Wales Police is continuing the investigation into the death of a 40-year-old woman in the Talbot Green area on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Officers were called on Sunday at 6.10pm with a report of a shooting in Llys Illtyd….
Paedophile groomed girls as young as 11 while working at Barry Island Pleasure Park
A paedophile who worked at a popular fairground groomed girls as young as 11, buying them food, alcohol, cigarettes and soft toys. Carl Lintern, 42, worked at Barry Island Pleasure Park in the Summer of 2023. He first came to…
Man arrested following shooting in Talbot Green
South Wales Police was called yesterday evening, Sunday March 9, at 6.10pm with a report of a shooting in the Green Park Area of Talbot Green. Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene. A 40-year-old woman was found…
Former CCTV operator for Dyfed-Powys Police charged with Data Protection and Computer Misuse offences
Former Dyfed-Powys Police CCTV operator, Russell Hasler appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court on March 5th charged with Controlling and Coercive behaviour, Data Protection and Computer Misuse offences. He was arrested in 2023 by Professional Standards Department officers who were investigating…
Operation Millie: 12 arrests and cannabis worth thousands seized during police operation
Two men who tried to evade officers by smashing through the roof of a house will be sentenced later this month Three Swansea cannabis growers who were arrested as part of a police offensive to tackle organised criminal networks have…
‘Stalking and spiking protections key priority in new Crime & Policing Bill,’ says Llanelli MP
Tough action against perpetrators of stalking and spiking is on its way as part of the UK Labour Government’s new legislation to deliver on its commitment to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls according to Dame Nia…