A programme aimed at cutting the number of re-offenders by letting criminals explain their actions to victims has been backed by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.Gwent’s Police’s restorative justice programme,…
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Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 2013
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers.26 February 9.30am – Bargoed Library – Bargoed…
Gwent Police and Crime plan approved
A police and crime plan for the Gwent force area has been agreed at a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime Panel.As part of his responsibilities, Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner…
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston ready to meet victims of crime
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has announced a series of workshops where he will meet victims of crime.The workshops, being held over the next couple of months across Gwent’s five…
Views sought on Gwent Police and Crime plan
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston is inviting residents to have their say on policing.As part of his responsibilities the commissioner must create Police and Crime Plan which will shape how…
Islwyn MP outraged over cuts to compensation for victims of crime
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has expressed his outrage over UK Government plans to cut compensation for victims of crime. Under plans, some 90% of injured violent crime victims awarded payments under the…
CCTV installed in Gelligaer and Pantside
CCTV has now been installed in Gelligaer and Pantside in bid by Caerphilly Council to combat antisocial behaviour in those areas.Cllr David Poole, cabinet member for community and leisure services, said: “I…
Crime down by 15% in Gwent force area
Overall crime is down by 15% across the Gwent force area – the largest drop in England and Wales, latest figures suggest.The latest Home Office statistics, released on July 19, cover the…
Appeal for information after burglary at Blackwood jewellers
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary at Discount Jewellers on High Street, Blackwood. The burglary happened on Saturday May 19 at about 4.30pm. Officers would like to speak to…
Crime on Wales’ railways drops by a quarter
Crime on Wales’ railways fell by more than a quarter last financial year, according to latest figures from the British Transport Police.Between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, there was a…