Questions have been raised into how a man known to have a violent past was able to kill a woman in an act of cannibalism just weeks after he was released from prison.
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Argoed cannibal killer’s mother says son should have been ‘sectioned’
A review will take place into how a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, released from prison less than two weeks ago, was allowed to kill a woman in an act of cannibalism in Argoed.
Argoed cannibal murder victim named as Cerys Marie Yemm
The 22-year-old victim of an alleged cannibal murder has been named by police as Cerys Marie Yemm from Blackwood.Gwent Police were called to an incident at the Sirhowy Arms Hotel in High…
Investigations continue after ‘cannibal’ murder and Taser death at Argoed homeless hostel
Investigations are continuing after a woman was murdered in a reported act of cannibalism. The suspected murderer died after being Tasered by police officer.Gwent Police were called to an incident at the…
Labour councillor faces disciplinary for speaking out on planned Bargoed cinema
A Labour councillor who spoke out over controversial plans to build a £6.9 million cinema in Bargoed is to face a group disciplinary for his comments.
Blackwood family accused of scamming £200,000 in “cash for crash”
Five members of the same family ran a “cash for crash” insurance scam worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, a court has heard.
The Yandell family, who run their own car repair business in Blackwood, claimed they were involved in 15 different road accidents in under two years.
Youngsters asked to vote on issues as Caerphilly Youth Forum conference vows action
Young people from across Caerphilly County Borough made their voices heard at the annual Caerphilly Youth Forum conference in Blackwood.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash in Wyllie, near Blackwood
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses after a fatal car crash on the B4251 in Wyllie, near Blackwood.
Blackwood charity worker jailed after attacking neighbour with scaffolding pole in parking row
A driver has been jailed for three years after breaking his neighbour’s arm with a scaffolding pole in a row over a parking spot.Charity worker Andrew Chamberlain, 50, of Blackwood, battered Daniel…
Boy, 16, appears in court charged with murder of Blackwood man
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a Blackwood man has appeared in court.The teenager is charged with the murder of 29-year-old Michael Lee Emmett, who died on Tuesday, September 2.The…