More needs to be done in Wales to stop people suffering with mental health problems ending up in police cells, according to Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner.During 2013, an average of 25…
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Crosskeys man jailed after riding equipment theft
A Crosskeys man who stole £9,500 worth of riding equipment has been jailed for 18 months.In the early hours of December 7 last year, Gavin Waite, 20, of Islwyn Road, Wattsville, broke…
Ystrad Mynach police officer in court for sexual assault
A police officer has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting three women while working as a custody sergeant at Ystrad Mynach.Richard Owen Evans, 50, of The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, appeared…
Appeal for information following burglary in Deri
Police in Rhymney are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Morgan Street, Deri some time between 4pm and 7pm on Monday February 24.A handbag, purse and jewellery was…
Warning over counterfeit £20 notes in Caerphilly
Gwent Police have warned local businesses and the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit £20 notes, which have been circulating in the Caerphilly area recently. In recent weeks, counterfeit £20…
Police warning after spate of burglaries across Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police has reminded Caerphilly Borough residents to remain vigilant following reports of recent home burglaries in the Lansbury Park, Penyrheol and Energlyn areas of Caerphilly town and the Fleur-de-Lis and Nelson…
Appeal after break-in at Parc Cwm Darran, near Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following a break-in at Parc Cwm Darren, Bargoed.A large number of fencing and gating were stolen during the raid which is believed to have happened between 6.55pm…
Shoplifting reduced by 40% in Blackwood
Blackwood town centre saw a 40% reduction in incidents of shoplifting over the Christmas period of November and December 2013, recent figures show.Over the festive period, there were 22 incidents of shoplifting…
Llanbradach PACT meeting on February 13
A PACT (Partnerships and Communities Together) meeting for the Llanbradach and Pwll Y Pant area is due to be held on Thursday February 13 at 7pm at the Welfare Hall in High…
Bonnet and headlights stolen from car at Crossways pub, Caerphilly
A white Ford Fiesta had its bonnet and headlights stolen while it was parked outside a popular family pub.The theft happened overnight between Saturday February 8 and Sunday February 9 from the…