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'Sadistic' burglar stole cats to use as bait for his hunting dogs...

January 23, 2017, 4:01 am
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A TEENAGER stole cats from a cat sanctuary for his dogs to hunt and kill just weeks after stabbing a sheep, hanging it in a tree and cutting its head off with a machete, a court has heard. Eighteen-year-old Frank Lewis was described as having "an emerging personality disorder with psychopathic traits" and far-right extreme views on race and sexuality. Lewis, and a 15-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, broke into the Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary in Cymmer in July last year after...

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Nine years jail for mum who plotted with paedophile to rape her...

January 23, 2017, 4:10 am
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A MOTHER was jailed for nine years at Cardiff Crown Court today for plotting with a paedophile to rape her own seven-year-old daughter.Stuart Bailey, 54, and the mother hatched a plot over a series of text messages after the pair met on a dating site.READ MORE: Swansea man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offencesThe court heard Bailey received a naked photograph of the girl from the mother who also bought Melatonin sleeping tablets in order to drug the girl.Prosecutor Jim Davis read out a...

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Dad of West End star 'shaking' in pain when chilli powder was...

January 23, 2017, 5:08 am
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A CUSTOMER was blinded when chilli powder was allegedly thrown in his eye at an Indian restaurant.David Evans, 46, was out for dinner with his wife Michelle when the incident happened.READ MORE: Nine years jail for mum who plotted with paedophile to rape her 7-year-old daughterCollege tutor Michelle, 47, said her pipe fitter husband - the father of West End singing star Sophie Evans - was sick with the pain as it burned into his eyes.He was rushed to hospital and had drips flushing liquid wash...

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Can you help identify man wanted in connection with Port Talbot...

January 23, 2017, 6:51 am
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POLICE investigating shoplifting at a Spar store in Port Talbot have released a CCTV image of a man they want to talk to. Officers say the man in the picture may be able to help them about a theft from Spar on Dalton Road, Sandfields, in the week before Christmas. Anyone who can help to identify the man is asked to come forward. READ MORE: 'Sadistic' Afan Valley burglar stole cats to use as bait for his hunting dogs to attack and kill A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "Police are...

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Man told police he was 'international DJ' during dispute over...

January 23, 2017, 7:44 am
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A LONDONER who had recently moved to Swansea became involved in a dispute over a curry and ended up telling police the city was "scummy" and he was an "international DJ", a court has heard. After being arrested Darren Anderson became abusive towards police — making remarks about the weight of one of the officers — and had to be restrained in the back of the vehicle on the way to custody. Julie Sullivan, prosecuting, told Swansea Magistrates Court police were...

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​Drink driver rammed off M4 by police after 20 mile high speed...

January 24, 2017, 12:35 am
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POLICE rammed a drink driver off the M4 near Port Talbot after chasing him for 20 miles. Swansea Crown Court heard how Kristian Wilsher, 43, from Cardiff, reached 110mph on flat tyres at one point. READ MORE: Banned driver's 100mph chase is ended by a Stinger device Above: This is the moment police used a Stinger to stop a speeding vehicle in a separate, unrelated, incident His Audi was eventually pushed into a central reservation on the motorway. Wilsher, of Catherine Drive,...

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Carer accused of illegal sexual relationship with psychiatric...

January 24, 2017, 3:24 am
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A HOSPITAL worker has denied having sex with a woman in his care during an illegal romance on a psychiatric ward.It is alleged that carer Alec Wallbank, 31, "developed feelings" for the woman while she was a patient at his hospital.Wallbank, of Graig, Pontypridd denies six counts of having sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder by a care worker.Cardiff Crown Court heard the couple would meet up outside the hospital when she was given leave from the wards - and kissed when...

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Former teacher caught with thousands of child pornography photos

January 24, 2017, 4:34 am
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A FORMER teacher has admitted owning and sharing thousands of pornographic images of children.Paul Fisher was jailed for three years after officers seized his laptop and found pictures of boys as young as 10.Police went to the 68-year-old's address in Angus Street in Roath on November 10 last year, taking his laptop and USB memory sticks.The equipment was analysed and officers found 78 of the most serious Category A images, 921 in Category B, and 1,052 in Category C.READ MORE: Search continues...

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Police appeal after woman assaulted in Tesco car park

January 24, 2017, 7:16 am
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POLICE investigating an assault on a woman in a supermarket car park have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to. Officers say the person in the picture may have information about the incident, which happened at the Port Talbot branch. Anyone who can help to identify the man in the image is asked to come forward. READ MORE: 'Sadistic' burglary used cats taken from Afan Valley sanctuary as 'live bait' for his dogs to attack A South Wales Police spokesman said: "Police...

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Tesco car park

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Police appeal for help after hotel customers make-off without...

January 24, 2017, 8:48 am
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POLICE investigating an incident at Blanco's hotel in Port Talbot where customers made-off without paying the bill have released a CCTV image of two men they want to talk to. Officers said the pair might have information about what happened on January 13 which could assist their enquiries. READ MORE: 'Sadistic' burglary took cats from Afan Valley sanctuary to use as 'live bait' for his dogs to kill Police are asking anyone who can help to identify the men in the picture - or the men...

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Police warning after bogus callers target homes in Port Talbot

January 25, 2017, 1:16 am
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POLICE are urging householders to be on their guard after a number of cold callers and suspected rogue trader incidents in Port Talbot. Officers say the bogus callers have tried to get access to properties under a range of guises including maintenance workers, and staff from NPT Homes. The incidents have been concentrated in the Sandfields area, and police believe they may be linked. READ MORE: Police release CCTV picture after customers at Blanco's in Port Talbot make-off without paying...

Police warning after bogus callers target homes in Port Talbot

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Month-long crime spree ends in rooftop stand-off with police

January 25, 2017, 7:06 am
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A CRIME spree which saw stolen cars used to shoplift thousands of pounds of Swansea City shirts and electrical items, dangerous driving and burglary ended with a rooftop stand-off with police, a court heard. Tyler Rowles and Jessica Bevan were eventually arrested after spending the night on the roof of a house in Mayhill, having fled to their precarious position when police came looking for them. READ MORE: Man who moved from London to Swansea told police the city was 'scummy' and he was an...

Month-long crime spree ends in rooftop stand-off with police

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Swansea terror suspect remains in custody after 6 days

January 25, 2017, 7:39 am
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A SWANSEA man remains in custody after six days as police continue to question him on suspicion of terrorism offences.The 26-year-old was arrested on Thursday in a joint operation by Welsh and West Midlands counter terrorism units.READ MORE: A Swansea man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offencesHe was taken for questing in the West Midlands and on Friday officers received a warrant from magistrates allowing them to question him for a further seven days.South Wales Police today...

Swansea terror suspect remains in custody after 6 days

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School teacher did 'everything but sex' with teen, hearing told

January 25, 2017, 9:26 am
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A PRIMARY school teacher had a teenage girl "under his thumb" when he was engaging in a sexual relationship with her while she was underage, a disciplinary hearing was told.Jonathan Mark Norbury is facing the Education Workforce Council's fitness to practice committee on a number of allegations related to sexual relationships with three girls while they were under 16 and also between the ages of 16 and 18.Norbury was working as a teacher and acting deputy head at Casllwchwr Primary...

School teacher did 'everything but sex' with teen, hearing told

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Swansea man charged with 5 terrorism offences

January 25, 2017, 10:57 am
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A SWANSEA man has been charged with terrorism offences.Lee Edward Griffiths, aged 26, will appear before magistrates tomorrow accused of five offences relating to the collection of information which may be useful to someone who commits or prepares acts of terrorism.He will has been charged under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.READ MORE: Month-long crime spree ends in rooftop stand-off with policeGriffiths was arrested by officers...

Swansea man charged with 5 terrorism offences

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Woman who burgled her former foster parents' home caught...

January 25, 2017, 11:37 pm
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A WOMAN burgled the home of her former foster parents stealing treasured family jewellery and leaving the victims feeling "devastated", a court heard Kizy Hills and fellow burglar Matthew Lacey broke into the house in Baglan in November 19 last year and stole a haul of jewellery including wedding and engagement rings belonging to the grandparents of one of her former guardians, and even the decoration from the top of a wedding cake.But they were caught red-handed by neighbours who...

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What you are legally entitled to do when faced with an intruder...

January 25, 2017, 11:42 pm
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IT is a nightmare scenario - coming face to face with an intruder in your home. There is no time to think in a reasoned manner. Instead, panic may set in, but in the cold light of day where are you legally entitled to do? READ MORE: Woman who burgled her former foster parents' home caught red-handed by neighbours Now the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has shed light on where you stand under the law. In a series of questions and answers it outlines exactly how you should handle this most...

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​Body found by police searching for Marcin Porczyk was not...

January 26, 2017, 1:38 am
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POLICE have confirmed the body found in the Swansea Marina area was not found in the water. Officers confirmed the discovery of the body yesterday. READ MORE: Body found in search for Marcin Porczyk Above: The search for Marcin Porczyk It followed an extensive search for missing teenager Marcin Porczyk. Mr Porczyk's family have been informed of the discovery, although the identity of the male found has not yet been released. READ MORE: No suspicious circumstances in sudden death of...

​Body found by police searching for Marcin Porczyk was not...

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Killer of Swansea sixth-former Ben Bellamy could be released...

January 26, 2017, 4:45 am
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A KILLER who left Swansea sixth-former Ben Bellamy to drown on a beach has won an early shot at parole after a top judge praised his "exceptional" progress behind bars. Joshua Declan Thomas, then just 15, was one of three youths who killed "slight" 17-year-old Ben Bellamy in September 2004. He was convicted of murder at Swansea Crown Court and, in 2006, was ordered to serve at least 18 years behind bars. READ MORE: Body found by police investigating disappearance of...

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​Bomb-making manuals allegedly found with Swansea man accused of...

January 26, 2017, 5:46 am
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A SWANSEA man has appeared in court accused of offences related to terrorism.Twenty-six-year-old Lee Edwards Griffiths is accused of having bomb-making manuals and instructions on carrying out knife attacks.READ MORE: Month-long crime spree ends with rooftop stand-off with police He allegedly also had copies of the Anarchist Cookbook and so-called Islamic State magazine Rumyiah, along with videos showing prisoners being stabbed to death or blown up with homemade explosives.Griffiths faces five...

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