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Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Pontypool violent disorder enquiry
14:18 14/08/2026A 40-year-old man is currently in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of murder.
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“He was our Anthony” – family tribute to much-loved father, husband and ‘Grumpy’
15:16 13/08/2026Anthony ‘Tony’ Jones, 56, died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a report of violent disorder in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool; his family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
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Five arrested in connection with report of violent disorder near Pontypool
01:13 07/08/2026Officers investigating this report are appealing for anyone in either Mill Road or Hospital Road in Pontnewynydd between 7pm and 7.30pm to contact them.
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Appeal for information renewed on Newbridge man’s 38th birthday
09:13 03/08/2026Kyle Vaughan, then aged 24, was last seen at around 11.45pm on 30 December 2012 and we’re renewing our appeal for information.
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Eight men charged in child sexual exploitation investigation
14:30 15/07/2026The men, aged 54 to 73, are all British citizens and are bailed to appear before Newport Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 July.
Crimes and priorities
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Anti-social behaviour around Llanyrafon shops & Caernavon Crescent.
Action taken:
The Neighbourhood Policing Team are committed to tackling this priority through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.
The team will proactively patrol hotspot areas, providing a visible deterrent against offending.
Officers will continue to conduct both plain clothes and high visibility patrols across the ward to target anti-social behaviour working closely with partners.
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Parking Issues Llanyrafon Way
Action taken:
Parking enforcment has been informed on multiple occasions throughout the year and myself and the Cllr have done joint visits alongside parking enforcement.