Gwent Police has revealed its latest weapon in the war against crime – a cardboard cut-out copper.The 7ft cut-out of 27-year-old officer Rhydian Jones (who is in fact 6ft 4in) will be…
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Latest police collecting card scheme launched in Bargoed
Police in Bargoed have launched a new set of ‘Top Trump’ style cards to help local children get to know their local officers.Each member of the Bargoed Neighbourhood Policing Team and the…
Bargoed residents reminded to lock windows and doors after seven local break-ins
Police officers in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their homes following a recent spate of burglaries.Last week, seven homes in Bargoed were targeted where it appears that entry…
Police appeal after microwave stolen from Nelson supermarket
Police are appealing for information after a man walked into a Co-operative store and stole a microwave.The theft happened at the Co-op store in Mabon Road, Nelson, on Tuesday November 1 at…
Bedwas police officer commended after arrest of armed man
A police officer has been praised for his bravery after he successfully tackled and arrested an armed man.PC Stuart Lewis, who is part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, responded to reports…
Police appeal after girl, 11, knocked down by car in Wattsville
Gwent Police has appealed for information after an 11-year-old girl was knocked over as she crossed a road.The girl was crossing Islwyn Road in Wattsville at 7.50am on Thursday when she was…
CCTV appeal following theft from Ystrad Mynach Spar
Gwent Police has issued these CCTV images after alcohol was stolen from a Spar shop in Ystrad Mynach.The shop, in Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, was hit by shoplifters on Wednesday August 3,…
Tributes paid to Risca crash victim, 18,
Tributes have been paid by the friends of a teenager who was tragically killed in a car crash in Risca on the weekend.Eighteen-year-old Morgan Hackling, from Risca, was the front seat passenger…
Gwent Police welcomes new cadets to Caerphilly
Gwent Police has welcomed 20 new volunteer cadets into its force based in Caerphilly County Borough.The 20 Caerphilly cadets, aged between 15 and 17, will take part in a two-year programme giving…
18-year-old killed in Risca car crash – 17-year-old driver arrested
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the car they were driving flipped and killed a passenger.
Gwent Police was called to the crash on Commercial Street in Risca 1.37am on Sunday morning. A Suzuki car carrying six men hit a parked vehicle.