Gwent Police

21/10/2026

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21/10/2026

Great Scott! ⚡

Roads? Where we’re going… well actually, we do still need roads... 🚓

For , we’ve taken a look through the archives to see how policing has changed over the years.

From cars and motorbikes to uniform and equipment, a lot has changed... but our commitment to keeping Gwent safe remains the same.

Which era gets your vote? 👇

21/10/2026

⚖️ Timothy Purcell from Cwmbran has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being convicted of seven sexual offences against a 14-year-old girl. ⚖️

👮‍♀️ DS Sarah Gray, the officer in charge said: “Purcell is a sexual predator who took advantage of a girl three times his junior. He was fully aware of his victim’s age but continued to pursue her for his own sexual gratification. ,

🗨️ “Purcell stole his victim’s childhood. At an age when most 14-year-old girls are focused on school, friendships and discovering who they are, his actions forced her to grow up far too quickly. The trauma he inflicted has had a profound and lasting impact on her life.

“Throughout the investigation and court proceedings, the victim and her family have shown remarkable courage and determination. I hope that Purcell’s conviction and sentence provide them with a sense of justice and help them move forward with their lives.” 💬

21/10/2026

❗ Can you help us?

We're trying to find 43-year-old Mark Davies, also known as Mark Huish, who's been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions.

Huish, from the area, was serving a sentence for a number of offences, including burglary and theft.

📱 Call us on 101, quoting 24004426012, or you can DM us.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

21/10/2026

💙

At 9:15am today, Wales will fall silent to remember those who were taken from us in the Aberfan disaster.

60 years may have passed, but we will never forget them.

20/10/2026

🚨 Can you help?

We're looking for 17-year-old Lidia, who has been reported as missing.

📍 She was last seen, at her home, at about 7.15pm on Sunday.

ℹ️ Lidia's described as white, about 5'7" tall, of a slim build with straight black hair.

ℹ️ When she was last seen she was wearing a black top, grey bottoms, a denim jacket and she was also carrying a black rucksack.

It's believed she may still be in the area.

📱 Call us with any information on 101, quoting 2600341947, or you can DM us.

20/10/2026

❗A 37-year-old man from Caerphilly county has been charged with multiple driving offences.

📍 John Jones, of Ash Place, Bargoed, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 19 October.

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20/10/2026

Update ⬇️

UPDATE: The road is back open again; thanks for your patience and understanding.
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We received a report of a road traffic collision in Tregare Street, Newport, at around 7.45am on Tuesday 20 October.

Officers attended along with crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service and the collision involved a school bus and a railway bridge.

Three children have sustained injuries and will be attending hospital for treatment; their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

19/10/2026

⁉️We’re appealing for information to locate 12-year-old Rory, who is reported as missing.

📍Rory was last seen at around 1.15pm on Friday 16 October in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent.

ℹ️ Rory is described as white, around 4'8" tall, slim-build with dark brown hair.

📱Contact us via our website, direct message us on Facebook or X or call 101, quoting log reference 2600339430.

ℹ️ Rory is also asked to get in touch with us. 👇

19/10/2026

❗We’re aware of reports of fraudsters making calls claiming to be from Gwent Police.

We will never:
ℹ️ ask you to give your bank account details or verify your PIN.
ℹ️ ask for details about your financial products such as stocks and shares or cryptocurrency.
ℹ️ ask for information that enables access to funds or accounts, including wallet details, recovery phrases or access codes.
ℹ️ tell you to withdraw cash.
ℹ️ ask you to buy high-value items.
ℹ️ come to your home to collect your bank card, cash or purchases.

❗If you receive an unexpected call like this, hang up immediately.

📱 Wait five minutes after ending the scam call and make sure you hear a dial tone.
☎️ Call 101 to verify an officer’s identity and why they were calling you.

❗ If you believe you have been targeted:
📞 Report the incident to Report Fraud: https://orlo.uk/4Niy6 or call them on 0300 123 2040.