Swansea man jailed following rape of woman
16:32 24/07/2026A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of the rape, false imprisonment, assault and strangulation of a woman.
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A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of the rape, false imprisonment, assault and strangulation of a woman.
Five men are currently in police custody.
Officers were called to Pen Cae Crwn Road, Gorseinon, Swansea at 12:58pm today (Thursday July 9) following a report of a collision involving a car and an off-road bike.
South Wales Police welcomes His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ findings of how the force responds to serious and organised crime.
85-year-old Anthony Pierce, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court in February 2025.
Rural Crime involving wildlife
Issued 25 June 2026
Action taken is updated every three months
Actioned 25 June 2026
ASB AT BEACHES
Issued 25 June 2026
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Actioned 25 June 2026
Parking at beach locations
Issued 25 June 2026
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Actioned 25 June 2026
Rural crime involving wildlife
Issued 25 March 2026
We have patrolled the locations and acted against those committing these offences. We have gathered information and liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. We have now taken possession of new signage which we will pass on to all our partners for them to be placed out in any areas of concern. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.
Actioned 25 June 2026
Rural and wildlife crime
Issued 15 December 2025
We have patrolled the locations and acted against those committing these offences. We have gathered information and liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. We have now taken possession of new signage which we will pass on to all our partners for them to be placed out in any areas of concern. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.
Actioned 25 March 2026
Rural Crime
Issued 11 September 2025
We have patrolled the locations and acted against those committing these offences. We have gathered information and liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. We have now taken possession of new signage which we will pass on to all our partners for them to be placed out in any areas of concern. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.
Actioned 15 December 2025
ASB
Issued 11 September 2025
High-visibility patrols have been completed in the area. We have attended at community meetings. There are currently two POPS in place covering areas if high volume ASB.
Actioned 15 December 2025
Wildlife crime issues
Issued 11 September 2025
We have patrolled the locations and acted against those committing these offences. We have gathered information and liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. We have now taken possession of new signage which we will pass on to all our partners for them to be placed out in any areas of concern. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.
Actioned 15 December 2025