Sledgehammer Attack on Police sees Six Charged, Fuelling Debate on Protest Across UK and Wales
On 6 August 2024, six members of Palestine Action allegedly forced their way into the premises of Elbit Systems UK in Filton (Bristol area), using a repurposed prison van to breach security fences and enter the site. According to the…
Police Launch Murder Investigation following discovery of Corinna Baker
A murder investigation is under way in West Wales after 21-year-old Corinna Baker was found dead at a boat yard in Cardigan, prompting police appeals for information and the arrest of a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Body Discovered…
Road Traffic Collision takes life of Motorcycle Rider near Llannon
APPEAL | Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses who may have information about a fatal collision on Heol Y Plas, the A476 (Cross Hands to Llannon), which occurred sometime between 8.45pm and 9.15pm on Saturday, October 25. The collision involved…
Sudden Death in Newcastle Emlyn Prompts Police Investigation
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man at a property on Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to the address at around 12pm on Sunday after reports of…
Rapist Jailed for Committing Multiple Child Sex Offences
A man from Swansea has been jailed after committing child sex offences. Mohammed Raihan, aged 22, from Swansea city centre, committed several sexual offences against a teenage victim in July 2024. Raihan later contacted the victim to threaten her to…
Police Say Threat Against Dafen CP School Involved Knives
Dyfed-Powys Police are now able to disclose that the threat against Dafen CP School was received online and suggested individuals attending the school with knives on Monday, 3 November. A critical incident was called because of the threat, and we…
Dafen CP School Closed Following Online Threats
Dafen CP School in Llanelli has been closed today after threatening messages were made online during the early hours of the morning. According to Dyfed-Powys Police, information was received at around 2:30am that required immediate safeguarding action. Working closely with…
Llanelli Man Nicknamed ‘Hillbilly’ Jailed After Police Find Secret Drugs Stash in Llanelli Lockup
A Llanelli man nicknamed “Hillbilly” has been jailed for three years and ordered to hand over £46,000 in drug money after police caught him hiding cocaine and cannabis in a storage locker. Matthew Davies, of Dwyfor, Llanelli, was arrested following…
Woman Jailed After Arson Attack at Swansea City McDonald’s
A woman from Swansea has been jailed after setting a fire inside the city centre’s McDonald’s restaurant. 39-year-old Leah Hocking, of no fixed abode, entered the fast-food restaurant at Castle Square on March 4, before proceeding to light a fire…
Dyfed-Powys Police Backs ‘Own The Night’ Campaign
Dyfed-Powys Police has backed a campaign aiming to make running safer for women this winter. Own The Night / Ein Nos Ni, a national campaign launched by Welsh Athletics that both recognises and hopes to lessen the growing concerns women…