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One in five South Wales Police officers now equipped with life-saving naloxone
16:03 29/05/2025The number of front-line officers carrying life-saving naloxone at South Wales Police is increasing year on year.
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Aberavon man jailed following controlling and abusive behaviour
14:50 21/05/2025A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after controlling his ex-partner’s life and physically and emotionally abusing her.
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Port Talbot man jailed for Class B drug supply
14:00 19/05/202526-year-old Tu Ba Dien, from Port Talbot, was arrested during a warrant at an address on Southdown View, Sandfields, on April 10.
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Op Adriatic returns to keep Aberavon beachfront safe in 2025
18:30 01/05/2025The operation sees South Wales Police work closely in partnership with Neath Port Talbot Council, Safer Neath Port Talbot, the RNLI and other agencies in order to make the beachfront a pleasant space for all to enjoy.
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Ex-headteacher jailed for assault of another man on school premises
13:09 25/04/202554-year-old Anthony Felton, from Gorseinon, attacked a fellow teacher using a spanner at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Comprehensive School in Aberavon
Crimes and priorities
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Youths congregating in Park and around the shops, specifically McDonalds, being loud and abusive making the area uncomfortable for families
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We will continue to patrol the locations, and we will take positive action against those committing Anti-social behaviour. We will also work with schools to and partners to engage with the youth and implement early intervention and diversionary tactics.
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Drug dealing was becoming more blatant within the community which was encouraging drug use. This is having a huge impact on local residents due to the crime and disruption that comes with drug use.
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We will continue to patrol the locations and take positive action against those committing anti-social behaviour. We will also work with schools and partners to engage with the youth and implement early intervention and diversionary tactics.
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There has been an increase in bicycle thefts within the area, specifically from food delivery drivers who are leaving their bikes whilst delivering food.
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We will continue to patrol the locations and take action against and stop check any persons believed to be riding stolen bikes. A bike marking event has been arranged to provide cycle security advice and offer security marking, and registration onto Bike Register’s online database. A leaflet drop will be conducted in locations highlighting the issue and providing suitable crime prevention and target hardening advice. Residents to be kept updated via South Wales Listens messaging.