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BBC News
5 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Man dies in A465 Heads of the Valleys crash
A man has died after a quadbike was found overturned on a major road. Police were called to a crash on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.A quadbike was found overturned in the road and a man found next to it was pronounced dead at the scene, Gwent Police was fully completed on the A465 – also known as the Heads of the Valleys road – on Friday after a £2bn upgrade that started in said they would like to speak to anyone who was travelling on the A465 westbound between Rhymney and Dowlais between 01:30 and 04:50 on Saturday.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Gwent police and crime commissioner on first year of role
I can honestly say that is has been one of the most challenging, but also most rewarding, times of my career. In the last year alone, I have made three of the biggest decisions that a police and crime commissioner is responsible for. I have appointed a new chief constable, published my Police and Crime Plan, and set Gwent Police's budget. I appointed Mark Hobrough as chief constable of Gwent Police in December 2024. The appointment followed significant public engagement and a series of interviews with panels made up of partner organisations, community members, and young people. Mark's knowledge, and dedication to the people of Gwent, came through strongly. Six months on, I remain convinced of his passion and commitment for making Gwent a safer place for our residents. At the start of this year, I formally set Gwent Police's budget for 2025 – 2026. A significant part of this is now made up directly by money received through council tax, and it is my job to set the level of the council tax precept which is paid by residents. I believe the final budget is a fair balance between affordability and the money needed to create a safer Gwent and deliver on the commitments I have made in my Police, Crime and Justice Plan. The plan was launched in March and has five priorities which are: preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, making our communities safer, protecting the vulnerable, putting victims first, and reducing reoffending. I decided to focus on these areas following months of public engagement and focus groups with residents. They also reflect the commitments I made when campaigning for election. They are underpinned by my unwavering commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. While it has been a challenging year, I can honestly say that it has been a joy getting to know the different communities that make up Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. I have attended community groups, local events, spoken to residents and visited many of our schools to talk to children and young people. I remain incredibly proud of the trust and confidence residents placed in me when they voted for their commissioner. I promise to continue to work hard to make a difference for our communities and make Gwent a safer place for us all. Jane Mudd is the police and crime commissioner for Gwent.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment biker, 21, drags brave police officer across road as he tries to arrest him over dangerous town centre wheelies
This is the shocking moment a reckless biker dragged a brave police officer across a road as he tried to arrest him. Sergeant Tom Brookes asked Scott Ryall, 21, to pull over after he spotted him doing dangerous wheelies in Bargoed town centre in South Wales on April 8. The biker, who had stopped at a traffic light, sped off with the policeman in tow, much to the shock of an onlooking bus driver. After a police chase, the pair eventually crashed into a grass verge. Now dramatic footage has emerged of the incident, which led to Ryall's immediate arrest. The bike could be seen zooming from a side street, across an island of traffic lights and onto a main road, with the brave officer hanging off it. The speeding driver then loses control of the motorcycle as he enters a slip road, with a Gwent Police car in hot pursuit. Ryall then weaves between a road sign and a traffic light before clipping a bin and smashing into a grassy bank, still carrying Sgt Brookes on his bike. The bike seen zooming from a side street, across an island of traffic lights and onto a main road At this point, the police vehicle crosses the main road to catch up with him and assist in the arrest. The force said: 'When [Sgt Brookes] tried to detain the rider, however, the rider accelerated, pulling the officer across the road in front of an onlooking bus driver. 'The bike ended up on a grass verge opposite the junction before Sgt Brookes arrested the rider.' Ryall, of Blackwood, Caerphilly, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at Newport Magistrates Court on Thursday. He was handed a suspended sentence but was banned from driving for 15 months and his green Kawasaki was seized and crushed. Speaking after the sentence, Sgt Brookes said: 'Both the rider and I were extremely fortunate that the road wasn't busier at the time. 'The defendant shouldn't have been on the road in the first place, but his reckless and thoughtless riding by pulling wheelies on a main road in a town centre put himself, officers, motorists and pedestrians at risk. 'Our neighbourhood team across Caerphilly north will not tolerate the illegal and dangerous use of off-road vehicles and continue to plan proactive operations to keep roads and rural areas safe and remove these vehicles from our streets.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two men arrested after police manhunt
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged burglary. Officers were called to Fair View in Pengam, near Blackwood, following a report that three men entered an address at around 1.45am on Tuesday, May 20. A man was allegedly assaulted at the property during the incident. He went to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged. Gwent Police previously appealed for people with information that would help them identify two men to come forward. Detective Superintendent Steven Maloney, the senior investigating officer, said: 'Our investigation into these matters continues and we're keen to identify the other two men reportedly involved in the [alleged] burglary. If you know who they are, then I would urge you to get it touch with us." READ MORE: Female wedding guest attacks three people leaving one with clumps of hair missing and another without a tooth READ MORE: M4 crash live updates as drivers face long queues A 37-year-old man from the Wolverhampton area and a 32-year-old man from the Stafford area have since been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. They were both later released on bail. A man from London, also 37, had previously been arrested on on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving and possession of firearms. He was charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously, possession of a firearm and going equipped for burglary and was remanded to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court. He was released under investigation for threats to kill and aggravated burglary with intent and enquiries are ongoing. This follows the arrest of a London man, also 37, on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving and possession of firearms. He was charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously, possession of a firearm and going equipped for burglary and was remanded to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court. He was released under investigation for threats to kill and aggravated burglary with intent and enquiries are ongoing. Gwent Police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward. The force can be contacted via 101, through their website or by sending a direct message on social media. Log reference 2500158756 should be quoted. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information by calling 0800 555 111 or going to their website to report online in confidence. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car in crash that shut road for 12 hours
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberbargoed in a collision which left a road closed for 12 hours. Gwent Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at 5.30pm on Wednesday (May 28). Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 34-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here READ MORE: Dua Lipa and Gary Lineker join stars calling PM to halt all arms sales to Israel READ MORE: Thousands of pounds in cash gave away his involvement in drug trafficking Commercial Street was closed until around 6am on Thursday morning for accident investigation work, according to traffic monitoring system Inrix. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision in Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 May. "Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. "The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
