Man jailed for sexual offences dating back to the 70s
A man has been jailed for 24 years for sexual offences dating back to the 1970s. Peter David Long, 66, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2024, to six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13…
Five men convicted of bribery ordered to pay back more than £365k to Cardiff Council
In November 2023, Andrew Barnett, Warren Roberts and Cesario Debreau were jailed following an investigation into corruption at Bessemer Close Commercial Recycling Centre, a waste management facility run by Cardiff City Council. Josh Hayman and Anthony Miles received suspended prison…
High Speed Chase injures Police Officer and writes off Police Vehicle
On Thursday May 23, 2024, Caleb Ayodele, 27 from Barnet in London entered the force area in a cloned BMW. The car was then stung by officers whilst driving down the A48 Eastern Avenue in Pentwyn and a pursuit ensued….
UK’s most wanted fugitive returned following arrest in Portugal
One of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years on the run. Calvin Parris, 34, from Cardiff, was detained by Portuguese Judicial Police officers near the…
Man sentenced for sexually assaulting a young child
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a young child 12 years ago. Shannon Leigh Newth was today (18th October) sentenced to 16 years in prison and given a lifetime restraining order. The abuse took place in 2011…
Man arrested and charged in connection with sexual assault in Cathays, Cardiff
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in Cathays, Cardiff. Detectives have been investigating an incident under the railway bridge close to Senghenydd Hall and Salisbury Road during the early hours…
Woman charged in connection with the death of four people following paddle-boarding incident
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, aged 39, from Aberavon, has been charged with four counts of gross negligence manslaughter and one offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act following the incident on the River Cleddau in Pembrokeshire on Saturday, October…
Man and woman banned from keeping animals for life after dog suffered
A Swansea man and woman have been sentenced after they caused unnecessary suffering to a heavily pregnant German Shepherd cross dog by failing to provide vet care to a leg injury. Roseanne Lee and Nathan Price appeared at Swansea Magistrates’…
Criminal Justice System in disarray after years of chronic underfunding – Welsh Gov Chief Legal Adviser
The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned. Julie James, who was appointed counsel general in September, pledged to pursue more powers from Westminster, beginning with the…
Three men to appear in court for break-in at BT Depot, Carmarthen
Three men charged to appear in court. Police were called to a report of a break in at the BT depot, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen on Sunday evening, 29th September 2024. Fourteen drums of copper cable were reported missing, some of which…