#antisocialbehaviour — Public Fediverse posts
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Amsterdam Moves to Rein In “Fatbikes” With Park Ban
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Amsterdam Moves to Rein In “Fatbikes” With Park Ban
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Amsterdam Moves to Rein In “Fatbikes” With Park Ban
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MUMBLES: ‘My sons were shocked and scared’ — NHS doctor speaks out after racist abuse at skate park as police launch hate crime investigation
A Swansea NHS doctor has spoken of his shock and sadness after his family were subjected to racist abuse at Mumbles Skate Park — with his sons, aged five and two, present when three teenagers on bikes and scooters directed racial slurs at them.
Dr Haroon Ali described the incident in a public Facebook post on Saturday 16 May. He said he was leaving the skate park with his two young sons when the teenagers — whom he estimated to be aged between 11 and 13 — approached and shouted a racial slur at them. When he challenged them, they repeated it multiple times before riding off gleefully.
“My sons were both shocked and scared, as well as confused about what was happening,” Dr Ali wrote, describing the moment his young boys asked him what the teenagers had been saying and why they were shouting at them. “I just feel deeply sad about this ugly event,” he added.
Dr Ali said he was born and raised in Swansea and has worked as an NHS doctor serving the city for 12 years, with his family contributing to the community for generations. He said that in all his time in Swansea he had never experienced such an overtly racist incident — let alone one directed at him in front of his children.
In his post, Dr Ali also addressed the parents of the teenagers directly. “To the parents of these boys: I hope you are proud of yourselves for raising individuals who feel comfortable spewing this kind of vicious hatred in our community,” he wrote.
Dr Ali also said he believed certain unnamed local politicians had contributed to a rise in overt racism in the area, and called on them to stand firm in their opposition to it.
South Wales Police confirmed yesterday that officers had received a report of an alleged hate crime incident near Mumbles Skate Park on Saturday 16 May. The report is currently under investigation.
One of the first politicians to respond publicly was Francesca O’Brien MS — the Reform UK member for Gŵyr Abertawe who was this week named as her party’s shadow minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning. O’Brien, a former Mumbles councillor, described herself as “genuinely horrified” by what had happened.
“Let me be absolutely clear — racism is intolerable, unacceptable and has no place whatsoever in Mumbles, Swansea or anywhere else in our society,” O’Brien said. “Racism is not a left-wing issue or a right-wing issue — it is a societal issue, and every decent person should be united in condemning it and eradicating it wherever it appears.”
She said she had previously raised concerns about anti-social behaviour at the skate park during her time as a Mumbles councillor, and that Mumbles Community Council — which owns and manages the facility — had recommended CCTV coverage at the site following repeated incidents. She said she would contact the community council to ask for an update.
O’Brien issued a direct invitation to Dr Ali to work with her on a community response. “I would personally like to invite Dr Haroon Ali to work collaboratively with me in leading a constructive community response to this incident,” she said. “This cannot simply become another angry online debate that achieves nothing.”
Mumbles community councillor Ian Scott said he intended to raise the incident and wider concerns about the skate park at the community council’s full council meeting on Tuesday. The community council owns the skate park and has previously received reports of anti-social behaviour at the site.
The skate park itself has a long history. The land was leased from Swansea Council to Mumbles Community Council in 2021, following years of campaigning by local skaters and families. National Lottery funding of more than £270,000 was secured in 2022 — overcoming what the community council at the time described as numerous delays and legal wrangles — and the park officially opened in February 2023, costing nearly £350,000 in total. A community consultation on the park’s future development was launched last year.
The park has become a popular destination for skateboarders, BMX riders, scooter users and families. Saturday’s incident — and the anti-social behaviour concerns that preceded it — will now add a new dimension to the community council’s deliberations about its future.
Anyone with information about the incident at Mumbles Skate Park on Saturday 16 May is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101, quoting reference 2600152970. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The moment Mumbles Community Council signed the lease with Swansea Council to build the skatepark. -
Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
By Dominic CansdaleA Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
#AntisocialBehaviour #Transport #Teenagers #CrimePrevention #LocalGovernment #DominicCansdale
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Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
By Dominic CansdaleA Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
#AntisocialBehaviour #Transport #Teenagers #CrimePrevention #LocalGovernment #DominicCansdale
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Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
By Dominic CansdaleA Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
#AntisocialBehaviour #Transport #Teenagers #CrimePrevention #LocalGovernment #DominicCansdale
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Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
By Dominic CansdaleA Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
#AntisocialBehaviour #Transport #Teenagers #CrimePrevention #LocalGovernment #DominicCansdale
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Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
By Dominic CansdaleA Gold Coast council report finds an e-bike crackdown has failed to significantly reduce anti-social behaviour, with many riders ignoring compliance officers.
#AntisocialBehaviour #Transport #Teenagers #CrimePrevention #LocalGovernment #DominicCansdale
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TENBY: Police launch summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour as bank holiday crowds head to Pembrokeshire
Dyfed-Powys Police has launched its annual summer operation targeting antisocial behaviour and violence in Tenby and Saundersfoot – just as thousands of bank holiday visitors prepare to descend on Pembrokeshire this weekend.
Operation Lion, which sees Dyfed-Powys Police work in partnership with British Transport Police, Transport for Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council, launched ahead of the early May bank holiday and will continue throughout the summer months. Additional police resources from Neighbourhood Policing, Prevention Teams and Response policing will be dedicated to key locations every weekend to deter crime and disorder.
The operation comes just weeks after four teenagers were stabbed at Tenby railway station on 7 April 2026, sending shockwaves through the town and sparking urgent calls for a stronger police presence. Councillors said Tenby had been “let down” and a joint crackdown involving police, the council and rail bosses followed shortly after.
Superintendent Louise Harries, BCU Commander for Pembrokeshire, said the force had listened to community concerns and acted early this year. “We have recognised that the increased demand started earlier this year. We have listened to the concerns from our communities, and have responded by bringing forward our policing and engagement plans,” she said.
She added that the operation aimed to make Tenby safe for everyone. “We want to ensure that everyone – residents and tourists alike – can enjoy the area and the events we host here safely, and Op Lion plays a very important role in this. Over the next few months, members of the public can expect to see a visible police presence in our busiest areas.”
The summer ahead is expected to be particularly busy for Tenby, with the town hosting a string of major events including Carten, the DGR Motorcycle Ride, the TSC sailing regatta and Firefly Championships, Long Course Weekend, Summer Spectacular and IronMan Wales – together attracting thousands of tourists, holidaymakers and athletes.
Pembrokeshire County Council Assistant Chief Executive Richard Brown said the county remained a safe and welcoming destination. “Pembrokeshire and Tenby continue to be safe, friendly and welcoming destinations, where many thousands of people come each year to relax, explore and enjoy everything our stunning county has to offer,” he said. “The overwhelming majority of visitors do so responsibly and respectfully.”
He added that Op Lion provided vital reassurance. “We’re pleased to see the return of Op Lion in Tenby, alongside increased police visibility and patrols across the county. These measures are about reassurance, supporting residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
British Transport Police T/Superintendent Jonathan Cooze said rail passengers would see officers across the network throughout the summer. “Anyone travelling to and from Tenby over the summer will see officers out across the rail network, working alongside Dyfed-Powys Police and partners to provide a visible presence, reassure the public and help prevent disorder,” he said.
Transport for Wales Security Manager Simon Turton said additional security had been put in place on trains and at stations between Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen. “Tenby is a great place for a holiday or day out and we want everyone visiting the town by train to be able to do so safely,” he said. “All our trains have high quality CCTV and our on board teams will be wearing body worn cameras.”
Harries said Op Lion covered the whole of Pembrokeshire, not just Tenby and Saundersfoot. “While Op Lion is our operation name relating to police and partner work in Tenby and Saundersfoot specifically, residents across Pembrokeshire can be reassured that increased visibility and patrols will be county-wide.”
Anyone wishing to report a concern to Dyfed-Powys Police can call 101, report online at dyfed-powys.police.uk, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
Our Tenby coverage
Tenby: Four teens stabbed at railway station as two arrested and line closed
The incident on 7 April 2026 that shocked Pembrokeshire and led to calls for tougher action.Tenby: Tenby has been let down – councillors demand more police as stabbing sparks fury
Community anger and political pressure in the aftermath of the station stabbing.Tenby: Five arrested as police, council and rail bosses launch joint crackdown
#antiSocialBehaviour #antisocialBehaviour #DyfedPowysPolice #OperationLion #Tenby
The crackdown that followed the stabbing in April 2026. -
SWANSEA: Sixteen bikes seized as police operation targets illegal off-road riders with aircraft support
Sixteen motorbikes and off-road bikes have been seized across Swansea as part of a major policing operation targeting illegal and antisocial riding, with officers using a fixed-wing aircraft to track offenders from the air before swooping to arrest them on the ground.
Operation Akalat, run by South Wales Police, targets the illegal and antisocial use of off-road bikes, stolen vehicles and drug dealing – issues which officers say have a significant impact on communities across Swansea and are consistently raised by residents as affecting their quality of life, public safety and confidence in policing.
The latest operation, which took place on Friday 24 April, saw officers deploy the NPAS fixed-wing aircraft to spot and follow illegal riders across the city. Numerous off-road and illegally ridden bikes were tracked from the air until they could be safely apprehended on the ground.
The results were significant. Sixteen motorcycles, Sur-Rons and off-road bikes were seized – eight in Penlan, three in the city centre, three in Townhill and two in Morriston. Several of the bikes were confirmed as stolen. Officers also created 14 Postal Charge Requisitions for offences including dangerous driving, possession of drugs and no insurance, and carried out eight stop searches.
PC Connor Sumner-Jones, of the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Intelligence Unit, said the operation had been a significant success. “This police activity has helped to make a big dent in issues which have been plaguing the respective communities in Swansea, as well as restoring faith and public confidence to 999 and 101 callers, who have now seen us act upon their information and achieve results,” he said.
Inspector Andrew Hedley added that the operation demonstrated a sophisticated approach to problem-solving in the run-up to summer. “This was an example of really great work and an absolutely fantastic approach to problem-solving which will send a robust message to those acting illegally or anti-socially with bikes and motorbikes in the lead-up to the summer,” he said.
He added: “The level of disruption seen under this operation will make a real difference in the communities affected and helps reduce demand more widely. A lot of time and policing hours went into planning and executing this operation, which tackles issues which are very important to the local community.”
Insp Hedley said Op Akalat would continue running frequently over the coming months alongside Operation Lathyrus, sending a clear message that the force was listening to community concerns. “Operations of this nature will continue frequently in the coming months,” he said.
The operation is the latest in a series of targeted policing actions across Swansea aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour that has become a persistent concern in residential areas including Penlan, Townhill and Morriston. Residents in those communities have repeatedly raised concerns about illegal riders causing danger and disturbance on streets and open spaces.
South Wales Police said the use of the NPAS aircraft had proved particularly effective in allowing officers to safely monitor and pursue riders who would otherwise evade ground-based patrols. The aircraft tracked multiple bikes simultaneously before coordinating with officers on the ground to intercept them.
A video of the operation, showing aerial footage of riders being followed and stopped, was shared by South Wales Police on social media and attracted widespread attention from local residents welcoming the crackdown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyPc88ySLDQ&t=3s
Anyone with information about illegal or antisocial use of bikes in their area is encouraged to contact South Wales Police by calling 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
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Police seize five motorcycles linked to antisocial behaviour in Gorseinon
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The human cost of illegal off-road riding in Swansea communities.New partnership aims to tackle illegal off-roading in South Wales
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Illegal riders cause serious damage to community facilities.Two bikes seized in Townhill off-road biking crackdown
An earlier operation targets riders in one of Swansea’s most affected areas.Police investigate increased Penlan and Blaen-y-Maes antisocial behaviour
#antiSocialBehaviour #antisocialBehaviour #motorbike #NPAS #offRoadBikes #offRoadBikes #SouthWalesPolice #Swansea
Officers respond to community concerns about disorder in north Swansea. -
LLANELLI: Habitual shoplifter jailed after six M&S raids in a month – as Trostre retail crime problem laid bare
A habitual shoplifter from Llanelli has been jailed for 10 weeks after carrying out six offences at a Marks and Spencer store within the space of a single month, in a case that Dyfed Powys Police say demonstrates that repeat offenders can face a custodial sentence.
Bradley Pugh, aged 18, targeted the M&S store at Trostre Retail Park in Llanelli on multiple occasions before shop staff recognised him and alerted police. He was arrested on 22 April after being spotted by staff, with his identity confirmed by officers reviewing CCTV footage.
Pugh was charged and remanded in custody on the same day as his arrest. He appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court the following morning, on 23 April, where he admitted all six offences. He was jailed and ordered to pay back a compensation fee of £795.25.
Sergeant Tom Grace, of the Llanelli Neighbourhood Team, praised both his officers and M&S staff for their role in bringing the case to a swift conclusion. He said: “The public can feel rightly frustrated with shoplifting incidents. Pugh’s sentence shows that repeated offences can meet a threshold for a jail term.”
He added: “I would like to pay tribute to our team here in Llanelli, who worked hard to track down and arrest Pugh, before a swift but thorough investigation ensured he was quickly brought before a court. I’d also like to thank the members of staff at Marks and Spencer — they’ve been instrumental in working with us to bolster the store’s defences against retail crime.”
The jailing comes against a backdrop of persistent retail crime problems at Trostre. Earlier this year, police were granted special dispersal powers at Parc Trostre and Parc Pemberton after a surge in antisocial behaviour around major stores and fast-food outlets including Tesco, Morrisons and McDonald’s. Shoppers at the time described frightening scenes, with groups causing disruption inside stores and abuse being hurled at security staff.
A spokesperson said at the time: “We will not tolerate behaviour that impacts businesses, staff or members of the public.”
The issue of abuse directed at retail workers across Llanelli has also been the subject of a major campaign. A Usdaw survey found that 71% of retail staff had experienced verbal abuse in the past year, 48% had been threatened, and 9% had been assaulted — with the Freedom from Fear campaign bringing politicians including Dame Nia Griffith MP and Lee Waters MS to Tesco Trostre to highlight the problem.
Dame Nia Griffith has pointed to the Labour government’s Crime and Policing Bill, which removes the £200 threshold for prosecuting shoplifting and introduces a new standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker. The Bill also gives courts new powers to ban repeat offenders from stores.
The wider context for retail crime in Llanelli is one of deep-rooted deprivation. The Tyisha area — which borders Trostre — was identified as the sixth most deprived neighbourhood in Wales for community safety, and the town has been earmarked for a £20m decade-long regeneration drive targeting crime, empty units and a lack of community facilities.
Anyone who has witnessed or become aware of shoplifting offences is asked to report it to Dyfed Powys Police by calling 101 or reporting online. In an emergency, always call 999.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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#antiSocialBehaviour #DyfedPowysPolice #Llanelli #MarksAndSpencer #shoplifting #TrostreRetailPark
Tyisha — ranked among Wales’s most deprived areas for community safety — is at the heart of a major investment programme. -
SWANSEA: Crime down 12% and anti-social behaviour down 69% as Dyfatty crackdown delivers early results
The results cover the period between 15 January and 15 March, the first two months of the Clear Hold Build initiative, which was launched by South Wales Police and partners in late March with a pledge to take back the streets from organised crime.
South Wales Police say that in that period, officers carried out 28 proactive arrests for offences including assaults, robberies, drug dealing and possession, fail-to-appear warrants and weapon-related offences. A further 45 stop searches were conducted, 15 of which produced positive results leading to arrests or out-of-court disposals.
Police say 38 people were issued with directions to leave the area in response to anti-social behaviour, and four community protection warning notices were issued to repeat offenders with no legitimate reason to be in Dyfatty. Officers also executed five misuse-of-drugs warrants at identified addresses during the period.
The 69% reduction in reported anti-social behaviour incidents compared to the same period last year is particularly striking given the scale of the problems that preceded the operation. Residents had been living with the effects of organised crime for years — a situation Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones described as “long overdue” for action when the operation launched.
Acting Chief Inspector Andrew Hedley said the results reflected the strength of the partnership approach established between police, the local authority, support services and the community. “Our continued presence in Dyfatty is making a real difference, and we are committed to building on this progress to ensure residents feel safe and supported,” he said. “This is only the beginning, and we will keep working together to deliver long-lasting improvements for the area.”
The Clear Hold Build model, backed by the Home Office, follows a three-phase approach. The first — Clear — involves a year-long police-led crackdown targeting offenders and disrupting criminal networks. The second phase, Hold, focuses on stabilising the area and preventing gangs from returning once enforcement pressure eases. The final phase, Build, brings long-term investment to tackle the root causes of crime and support economic growth.
The force says the Dyfatty project is the flagship scheme for the Swansea Public Services Board and builds on similar operations delivered elsewhere in the South Wales Police force area, including in Merthyr Tydfil, Adamsdown, Roath and Butetown.
The Hold phase will be led by Swansea Council working with all Public Services Board partners, and police and partners say it will focus on maintaining security, preventing criminal re-infiltration and strengthening community confidence. The Build phase will begin during the Hold phase and continue over the longer term.
The operation is being coordinated through the Swansea Public Services Board, which brings together South Wales Police, Swansea Council, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Council leader Rob Stewart had pledged at the outset that the project would run alongside a separate regeneration programme expected to bring up to £20 million of investment into Dyfatty over the next decade.
The early results suggest the intensive enforcement phase is having a tangible effect on the ground. Police have not yet detailed how many of the 28 arrests have led to charges or prosecutions, but the volume of activity in just eight weeks underlines the scale of the operation.
The force has signalled that work will continue in the months ahead, with the stated aim not simply of making arrests but of achieving lasting change for residents who have long borne the brunt of crime and disorder in the area.
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Dyfatty crime crackdown: Major police operation targets Swansea hotspot
Our original report on the launch of the Clear Hold Build operation in March.Dyfatty set for £20m investment boost
The regeneration plans running alongside the police operation.Dyfatty flats set for major upgrade
#antiSocialBehaviour #ClearHoldBuild #CrimeReduction #Dyfatty #SouthWalesPolice #SwanseaCouncil
Multi-million pound plans to improve ageing council tower blocks in the area. -
ABERAVON: Lifebuoy set on fire on beach during Easter holiday disorder — police and coastguard warn vandalism “could have had dire consequences”
Police and the coastguard have condemned the destruction of life-saving equipment on a South Wales beach during the Easter holidays after a lifebuoy was among items set alight by vandals.
South Wales Police say officers received reports of a number of items being deliberately burned on Aberavon Beach earlier this week, including the orange lifebuoy ring on North Pier.
Port Talbot Coastguard, who shared the same image of the charred ring, confirmed it was one of the life rings located on the North Pier on the small side of Aberafan Beach — equipment they say is vital for those first on scene in an emergency.
Inspector Andrew Price of South Wales Police said the damage could have cost someone their life. “We want everyone to enjoy themselves in the good weather, but there is absolutely no excuse for damaging this vital life-saving equipment,” he said. “This vandalism could have had dire consequences if somebody had got into difficulty, so it is incredibly fortunate that this was not the case.”
Port Talbot Coastguard said they respond to many incidents at this location and urged the public to treat the equipment with respect. “These are essential pieces of life-saving equipment, provided for use in emergency situations,” they said. “We kindly ask all members of the public to treat them with respect and refrain from tampering with or damaging them, so they remain available and fully functional when needed.”
Photographs from the scene show the lifebuoy ring burned through and lying in the sand, its foam filling destroyed. A second image shows a beach chair and charred wood left behind from what appears to have been an unauthorised fire, with litter scattered across a wide stretch of beach in front of nearby residential housing.
The aftermath of an unauthorised beach fire at Aberavon — a burned chair and charred wood left on the sand, with litter visible across a wide area in front of nearby housing. Image credit: South Wales Police / FacebookThe incident is the latest in a wave of anti-social behaviour that has blighted coastal and town centre locations across the region during the school holidays. In Swansea, a 48-hour dispersal order was imposed on the city centre — covering an area stretching from the Quadrant to the National Waterfront Museum — after a police officer was assaulted by a 14-year-old and a series of other incidents over the Easter weekend. In Tenby, four teenagers were stabbed at the railway station, prompting furious demands from local councillors for more visible policing.
The destruction of rescue equipment carries consequences that outlast the moment of vandalism. Lifebuoys are not always replaced immediately when damaged or stolen, leaving a gap in safety provision that can persist for days — particularly at beaches without lifeguard cover. The coastguard urged anyone who witnesses damage to the equipment to inform police immediately.
The issue is one Swansea Council has been working to address directly. Earlier this year the authority rolled out smart sensors fitted to more than 40 Public Rescue Aid units at waterside locations across the city, with the system automatically alerting the Water Safety Team when a rescue ring is opened or disturbed — allowing replacements to be put in place within 24 hours.
Aberavon Beach itself is subject to a dedicated seasonal operation targeting anti-social behaviour. Operation Adriatic — now in its fourth year — sees South Wales Police work alongside Neath Port Talbot Council, the RNLI and other agencies to keep the seafront safe. RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Clive Morris has previously said the operation has helped create “a vibrant and welcoming beachfront” — making the deliberate targeting of safety equipment all the more jarring.
Aberavon Beach is one of the most popular stretches of coastline in Neath Port Talbot, managed by the council and used by thousands of families and visitors throughout the summer season.
South Wales Police have been stepping up activity at known anti-social behaviour hotspots as the warmer months approach. Inspector Price urged anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour to report it on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
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Taskforce aims to clamp down on Aberavon Beach antisocial behaviour
Operation Adriatic — the multi-agency summer operation now in its fourth season at Aberavon seafront.New smart sensors rolled out to protect Swansea’s water users
How Swansea Council’s sensor network helps keep rescue equipment in service and replacements swift.SWANSEA: Police impose 48-hour dispersal order on city centre after Easter holiday disorder
Officers respond to disorder across Swansea including the waterfront area over the Easter break.LLANELLI: Police crack down on North Dock anti-social behaviour hotspot as spring season begins
#Aberafan #Aberavon #AberavonBeach #antiSocialBehaviour #lifeRing #lifebuoy #PortTalbotCoastguard #SouthWalesPolice #vandalism
Officers move to address disorder at a well-known trouble spot as warmer weather arrives. -
TENBY: “Tenby has been let down” — councillors demand more police on streets as stabbing sparks fury over rising youth disorder
Elected councillors in Tenby have issued an angry call for more visible policing in the town after Tuesday night’s railway station stabbing — with one saying the town has “been let down” and another warning that many residents no longer feel safe in their own community.
Four teenagers aged between 13 and 17, all from the Pembroke area, were stabbed at Tenby railway station on Tuesday evening after serious disorder broke out involving a large group of youths. All four have since been discharged from hospital, with British Transport Police confirming their injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
A 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and both remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
Superintendent Jon Cooze of British Transport Police said the force had launched a thorough investigation and was keeping an open mind as to the background of what had happened. He thanked Dyfed-Powys Police colleagues for their quick actions at the scene and urged anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it to come forward.
“We understand the concern an incident of this nature will have caused in the community,” he said, “and while we believe it to be an isolated incident, passengers will notice an increased presence of officers in the area who are there to provide reassurance.”
He also asked the public not to share or speculate on footage circulating online while detectives concentrate on their investigation.
But the stabbing, serious as it is, has proved to be the breaking point in what councillors say has been a worsening pattern of youth disorder in the town — one they say police have repeatedly failed to address.
Reports on social media suggest trouble had been building throughout the day, with large numbers of youths gathering on North Beach. Earlier the same evening, Pembrokeshire County Council was forced to close the public toilets near the multi-storey car park after a gang of youths vandalised them.
One resident described the situation as having become “intolerable for weeks.” They said groups of up to 15 youths had been regularly causing havoc in the multi-storey car park, playing rugby in the road, climbing on bus shelters and screaming — and that police had been called several times without result. “There’s never an officer available in our area,” they said. “It’s not good enough.”
Another resident said hundreds of teenagers had been arriving in Tenby by train from across the county during recent days, vandalising toilets, stealing from local shops and abusing and attacking passers-by. “Transport for Wales and the police should be monitoring it,” they said. “With social media, AI and other systems, this behaviour should have been prevented before it escalated.”
Cllr Williams, county councillor for Tenby’s North ward, said the violence itself was not new — only the use of knives. He told the Tenby Observer he had emailed Dyfed-Powys Police about related concerns approximately three weeks ago and had not received a response. Officers are due to visit him at his home on Thursday, when he said he would be making “a very strong argument for a far more visible police presence in Tenby.”
“Tenby has been let down, despite an ever increasing precept being imposed upon us,” he said. “We have a right to feel safe in our community, and I know many that no longer do so.”
He noted that a CCTV monitoring system once operated from Tenby Police Station but that the station now appears to be closed. He said he would also be discussing the town’s needs with the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, county councillor for Tenby’s South ward, described the stabbings as a shock but said the wider problem of anti-social behaviour was well known. He pointed to Dyfed-Powys Police’s summer Operation Lion initiative — which brings additional officers into the town during the peak tourist season — and said he now believes it needs to be extended to other busy periods such as school holidays.
“We know that an increased police presence is an important part of keeping communities safe,” he said. “I will work with all parties to keep Tenby safe and encourage the police and PCC to do all that they can to ensure that this is a one-off incident.”
Tenby Town Council, speaking through Mayor Cllr Dai Morgan, said the behaviour seen this week does not reflect the town’s values or those of the overwhelming majority of its young people. The council called for more visible policing “particularly during busy periods, to provide reassurance to the community and to act as a deterrent to further incidents,” and said it would continue to work with police, Pembrokeshire County Council and partner agencies on longer-term solutions.
Henry Tufnell, MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, said he was deeply saddened by the events. “My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those involved,” he said. “I know our community will be deeply shocked by these events, but we are all so grateful for the vital services of the emergency first responders on the scene.”
Samuel Kurtz MS, Senedd member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, called for zero tolerance on knife crime. “This kind of violence has no place in our communities and cannot be accepted under any circumstances,” he said. “Those responsible must face the full force of the law. We all deserve to feel safe where we live.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 916 of 07/04/26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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SWANSEA: Police impose 48-hour dispersal order on city centre after Easter holiday disorder
The Section 35 order, granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, came into force on Wednesday and runs until 9.30am on Friday 10 April. It covers a wide area including the Quadrant shopping centre and bus station, Parc Tawe, the Kingsway, Dyfatty, and the area surrounding the National Waterfront Museum.
A Section 35 order gives police the power to instruct anyone who is causing — or is likely to cause — harassment, alarm or distress to leave a defined area for up to 48 hours. Refusing to leave when directed by an officer is a criminal offence, as is returning to the area within the specified period.
South Wales Police Section 35 notice area in SwanseaActing Chief Inspector Andrew Hedley said the order had been authorised following an unacceptable number of reports of youths congregating and causing violence and disorder.
“We are increasing our patrols in the area and intensifying our approach,” he said. “This means that any young person found committing anti-social behaviour in the area will face formal action.”
Among the incidents prompting the order, a police officer was assaulted by a 14-year-old girl, who was subsequently arrested. A teenage boy was also arrested for engaging in disorder over the weekend, with his mother having to collect him from the custody suite.
Acting Chief Inspector Hedley issued a direct message to parents. “I would urge parents to assist us by checking where their children are going and what activities they are engaging in,” he said. “On the weekend, one mother experienced the stress of having to come to collect her son from the custody suite after he had been arrested for engaging in disorder — this is not a scenario we want to see repeated.”
He added: “Officers will not hesitate to enforce these extra powers in order to keep the community safe. Everyone should be able to come into Swansea city centre during the sunny weather and enjoy their time free of any form of harassment or anti-social behaviour.”
The inclusion of Dyfatty in the dispersal zone is significant. South Wales Police launched the Dyfatty Clear Hold Build project in March — a major long-term operation targeting serious organised crime, anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns in the area around High Street North and the nearby tower blocks. The project follows a national model backed by the Home Office, with a year-long police crackdown as its first phase.
Running alongside the policing operation is a £20 million regeneration programme aimed at transforming Dyfatty over the next decade. Swansea West MP Torsten Bell has urged residents to help shape the investment, which is intended to address the deep-rooted social and economic challenges in the neighbourhood.
A similar Section 35 order was imposed in Gorseinon earlier this year following a rise in anti-social behaviour there.
The dispersal order expires at 9.30am on Friday 10 April. Anyone with information about disorder in the area is asked to contact South Wales Police.
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LLANELLI: Police crack down on North Dock anti-social behaviour hotspot as spring season begins
Police are stepping up patrols at Llanelli’s North Dock waterfront this spring after the area established itself as an annual anti-social behaviour hotspot — with officers warning they will take “robust action” against those who spoil it for others.
Dyfed-Powys Police say reports of problems at North Dock increase every year as the weather improves and more people are drawn to the popular waterfront location. Complaints received by the force include reckless and dangerous driving, items being thrown at other vehicles, excessively loud music and persistent horn beeping.
The force’s local neighbourhood policing and prevention teams will carry out additional patrols throughout the spring and summer, working alongside Carmarthenshire County Council and local businesses to address the problem.
The scale of last year’s operation gives a sense of what officers are prepared to deploy. During a proactive crackdown in March 2025, the force issued 18 vehicle prohibitions, 18 traffic offence reports, seized two vehicles, issued Section 59 warning notices for anti-social driving, made two arrests for drug driving and handed out two out-of-court disposals for drug offences — all in a single operation.
Inspector Thomas Coppock, of Carmarthenshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention, said the force wanted people to enjoy the area but would not tolerate behaviour that ruined it for others.
Inspector Thomas Coppock from Dyfed-Powys Police said:
“Each year as the weather improves, people will naturally want to get outside and enjoy the sun by going to areas like North Dock in Llanelli. First and foremost, we want all members of our community to enjoy spending time outside together in one of the many beautiful locations across our police force.
“However, sadly North Dock has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, including reckless driving, at this time of year. Unfortunately the acts of a small minority can affect the enjoyment of the majority when this behaviour occurs.
“We will be present to hear any of your concerns, as well as proactively looking to engage with the local community with officers on patrol. We aim to provide a reassuring presence for people to feel safe, while also proactively disrupting crime and acting as a deterrent.
“If necessary, we will be ready to take robust action by using the powers available to us as police, and working closely with partner agencies.”
Officers are encouraging anyone who experiences or witnesses anti-social behaviour at North Dock to report it directly to Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
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‘Worst he’s seen in 33 years’ – Council appeals for witnesses after 70 trees vandalised in Swansea park
The council has described the damage as the worst example of tree vandalism a staff member has seen in 33 years of service. The issue has been reported to South Wales Police and the council is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Almost all the new trees planted in the much-loved community park over the last 15 years have been attacked. Parks staff discovered last week that the trees had been hacked at with a knife or small bladed tool, with the bark stripped away by pulling.
A young tree at Parc Llewelyn in Swansea shows deep knife cuts to its trunk, one of 70 trees deliberately vandalised in the park.
(Image: Swansea Council)Bark has been stripped from a tree at Parc Llewelyn, exposing the inner wood in an apparent attempt to kill it.
(Image: Swansea Council)A council parks worker examines one of the 70 damaged trees at Parc Llewelyn, described as the worst example of tree vandalism seen in 33 years of service.
(Image: Swansea Council)Among the damaged trees were cherry trees donated to Swansea by the Japanese consulate in Wales.
Cyril Anderson, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Swansea Council, condemned the attack, calling it an “insult to the local community.”
“Someone will know who did this and I’d urge them to come forward and report it to police. They can do it anonymously if they want,” he said.
“The extent of the damage to so many trees would have taken a long time with a concerted effort, going tree to tree both sides of the paths and off into the centre of muddy fields. Cherry trees donated to Swansea by the Japanese consulate in Wales were not spared. It’s just very shaming.”
He added:
Multiple knife wounds are visible on a young tree at Parc Llewelyn, where vandals went “tree to tree both sides of the paths and off into the centre of muddy fields.”“This kind of damage is shocking and an insult to the local community that’s seen these trees grow and thrive.”
(Image: Swansea Council)A protective guard around a young tree at Parc Llewelyn was no deterrent to vandals who hacked at the trunk with a knife or small bladed tool.
(Image: Swansea Council)Bark has been pulled away from a tree at Parc Llewelyn, exposing the inner wood. The damage was discovered by parks staff last week.
(Image: Swansea Council)The extent of the vandalism at Parc Llewelyn is visible in this image showing a birch tree with its bark completely stripped in a spiral pattern.
(Image: Swansea Council)Parc Llewelyn recently celebrated the opening of an upgraded play area, making it a popular destination for families in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to report it to the police, quoting crime reference number 2600037943.
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Police impose dispersal order in Gorseinon after rise in anti‑social behaviour
A Section 35 order was authorised on Thursday afternoon, giving officers extra powers to move people on if they are causing harassment, alarm or distress. The order covers a wide area of Gorseinon and will remain in force from 4pm until midnight.
Police say the dispersal zone stretches across the centre of Gorseinon, running from the ALDI and ASDA end of town, across Parc Melyn Mynach and up towards Gorseinon Hospital, before looping around Parc y Werin. The order covers the main routes and gathering spots where officers say problems have been concentrated in recent weeks.
South Wales Police said the decision follows several weeks of problems in the town, particularly on Thursday evenings, with reports ranging from nuisance behaviour to more serious incidents.
Sergeant Molly Llewellyn, South Wales Police, said the behaviour seen recently “will not be tolerated” and urged parents to make sure they know where their children are tonight.
“We have seen an increase in anti‑social behaviour and criminal activity in and around the area on Thursday evenings. This type of behaviour will not be tolerated. We are appealing to parents and guardians to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing, and to help us keep our community safe,” she said.
She added that officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the evening to reassure residents and clamp down on disorder.
“There will be increased visibility from the Neighbourhood Policing Team to disrupt this type of behaviour, provide reassurance, and help build trust and confidence within the community.”
The force has published a map showing the full area covered by the dispersal zone.
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Man playing country music out loud from his phone on the bus.
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Man playing country music out loud from his phone on the bus.
I hope he gets home to discover that his dog won't hunt, his truck won't start, his wife has run off with the pastor after draining every last drop of liquor in the house, and that he can't even shoot himself because his gun is jammed.
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Man playing country music out loud from his phone on the bus.
I hope he gets home to discover that his dog won't hunt, his truck won't start, his wife has run off with the pastor after draining every last drop of liquor in the house, and that he can't even shoot himself because his gun is jammed.
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Man playing country music out loud from his phone on the bus.
I hope he gets home to discover that his dog won't hunt, his truck won't start, his wife has run off with the pastor after draining every last drop of liquor in the house, and that he can't even shoot himself because his gun is jammed.
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Man playing country music out loud from his phone on the bus.
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Nearly 5,000 body-worn cameras being used by railway staff http://dlvr.it/TQfqff #Antisocialbehaviour #BritishTransportPolice #c2c
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Nearly 5,000 body-worn cameras being used by railway staff http://dlvr.it/TQfqff #Antisocialbehaviour #BritishTransportPolice #c2c
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Police granted extra powers after antisocial behaviour at two Llanelli retail parks
A dispersal order has been authorised for Parc Trostre and Parc Pemberton, giving officers the ability to remove anyone causing — or likely to cause — harassment, alarm or distress. The order came into force at 12pm today (17 January) and will remain in place until 12am on Monday 19 January.
Crackdown follows rise in trouble around shops and fast‑food outlets
The move follows a rise in reports of groups causing trouble around major stores and fast‑food outlets, including Tesco, Morrisons and McDonald’s. Police say the behaviour has escalated in recent days, prompting the need for tougher measures to protect shoppers and staff.
Under the order, officers can instruct people to leave the area immediately and can seize any property suspected of being used to cause antisocial behaviour. Anyone who refuses to comply risks arrest.
Police: ‘We will not tolerate this behaviour’
A Dyfed‑Powys Police spokesperson said:
“We have seen an increase in antisocial behaviour around the Trostre and Pemberton retail parks over the past week.
“The dispersal order gives officers additional powers to deal swiftly with anyone causing, or likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress.
“We will not tolerate behaviour that impacts businesses, staff or members of the public.”
Shoppers say behaviour has become ‘shocking’
Regular visitors to the retail parks say the situation has been deteriorating for weeks.
Mandy Tucker said the behaviour around McDonald’s had become “beyond” acceptable, adding that the abuse aimed at security staff was “totally unacceptable”.
Rita Coughlin, who was shopping with her two children, described being struck by toilet paper thrown by a group of boys inside Tesco.
“It was quite a shock and if it wasn’t me they hit it could’ve been worse,” she said. “What these youngsters do nowadays near Tesco and McDonald’s is shocking.”
Nadine Cole Jenkins, who uses a wheelchair, said the atmosphere had become frightening.
“It’s very scary for myself and my children who support me. It’s not nice — very upsetting.”
Others reported disruption inside shops.
Sian Peel said staff in B&M were being left to deal with “shocking” behaviour.
“They hang around by the entrance on their bikes and the language is shocking. They are in and out of the store causing disruption.”
Louise Richards said staff at McDonald’s looked “deflated” after dealing with large groups causing trouble.
“The parents of those kids should be utterly ashamed.”
Jo Jo added that many parents would be “shocked” if they saw how their children were behaving.
Order covers key shopping hotspots
The dispersal zone includes:
- Parc Trostre Retail Park
- Tesco, Trostre
- McDonald’s, Llanelli
- Parc Pemberton
- Morrisons, Llanelli
- Premier Inn, Llandafen Road
Police are urging anyone who witnesses antisocial behaviour to report it via the force website, by emailing 101@dyfed‑powys.police.uk or calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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Trouble tenants kicked out as council shuts homes and clamps down on chaos across Carmarthenshire
The authority’s Anti‑Social Behaviour Team has been targeting problem council properties across the county, using some of the toughest powers available to stop drug‑linked exploitation, violent disturbances and persistent nuisance behaviour spilling into communities.
Council homes shut down after serious trouble
Four council homes have been hit with closure orders — a legal measure that locks out the people causing the trouble and stops anyone entering the property for a set period. The orders were used to protect vulnerable tenants and neighbours in St Clears, Y Fan and Granby Close in Llanelli, and Llys y Felin in Kidwelly, where residents had endured serious disruption linked to a tenant and their associates.
Council officers say the action has already brought relief to neighbours who had been living with constant disturbance.
Evictions after severe damage and persistent ASB
Two more council homes — one in Granby Close, Llanelli, and another in Maescader, Pencader — have been repossessed after what the council described as serious anti‑social behaviour and severe property damage.
The authority says eviction is always a last resort, but in these cases the behaviour was so persistent and harmful that removing the tenants was the only way to protect the community.
Warnings for nuisance neighbours as council gets tougher
In the last three months alone, the ASB team has issued ten community protection warnings and notices to tenants causing nuisance to neighbours and the wider community. Anyone who ignores these notices risks being hit with a fixed penalty fine.
Joint patrols and early intervention — but enforcement when needed
The council says it is combining tough enforcement with early intervention, working with Dyfed‑Powys Police on joint patrols in hotspot areas and offering mediation and support to resolve issues before they escalate.
But officers say they will not hesitate to act when behaviour becomes persistent, serious or harmful — especially when it affects vulnerable residents in council homes.
“We will not allow a small number of tenants to make life miserable”
Cllr Emlyn Schiavone, Cabinet Member for Homes, said the latest results show the council is prepared to take firm action to protect communities.
He said:
“These results show the real impact our anti‑social behaviour team is having across Carmarthenshire. They are stepping in quickly, protecting vulnerable residents and taking firm action where behaviour crosses the line.
“People have a right to feel safe in their council homes and in their communities. We will not allow a small number of tenants to make life miserable for their neighbours.
“By combining strong enforcement with meaningful support, we’re sending a clear message: anti‑social behaviour will not be tolerated in Carmarthenshire.”
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Surely we want to PREVENT crime, and prevent lives being harmed, don't we Kemi and Wes? Or is that just too much thinking about other people for you two to tolerate?
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Surely we want to PREVENT crime, and prevent lives being harmed, don't we Kemi and Wes? Or is that just too much thinking about other people for you two to tolerate?
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Surely we want to PREVENT crime, and prevent lives being harmed, don't we Kemi and Wes? Or is that just too much thinking about other people for you two to tolerate?
#KemiBademoch #WesStreeting #Neurodivergence #ADHD #Crime #AntiSocialBehaviour #MentalHealth #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS
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Surely we want to PREVENT crime, and prevent lives being harmed, don't we Kemi and Wes? Or is that just too much thinking about other people for you two to tolerate?
#KemiBademoch #WesStreeting #Neurodivergence #ADHD #Crime #AntiSocialBehaviour #MentalHealth #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS
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Surely we want to PREVENT crime, and prevent lives being harmed, don't we Kemi and Wes? Or is that just too much thinking about other people for you two to tolerate?
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Noisy Pembroke Dock neighbour hit with Criminal Behaviour Order after court clash
Paul McNally of Laws Street appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on November 19 where he admitted breaching a Community Protection Notice served by Pembrokeshire County Council.
Magistrates heard how McNally repeatedly thumped his ceiling and hurled expletives at the tenant above, causing “significant alarm and distress.” He falsely claimed he was retaliating to noise from the flat upstairs — but council evidence showed the neighbour was simply carrying out everyday tasks like running taps or flushing the toilet.
Evidence caught on noise app
Complaints were logged with the council and backed up by recordings from The NoiseApp and sound monitoring equipment.
Despite being served with a Community Protection Warning and later a formal Community Protection Notice under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, McNally’s behaviour continued.
The council prosecuted, and magistrates fined him £162, ordered him to pay a £65 victim surcharge, and hit him with £1,000 in costs.
What is a Criminal Behaviour Order?
Definition:
A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) is a court order designed to stop persistent offenders from causing harassment, alarm or distress.When it can be imposed:
Only after someone has been convicted of a criminal offence. The court must be satisfied the offender’s behaviour has caused, or is likely to cause, nuisance or distress.What it does:
A CBO can prohibitrequireDuration:
Orders can last for a fixed period or indefinitely, depending on the seriousness of the behaviour.Breaches:
Breaking a CBO is a criminal offence. It can lead to fines or a custodial sentence.Background:
CBOs replaced Anti‑Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) in England and Wales in 2014 as the main tool to tackle repeat nuisance behaviour.Criminal Behaviour Order imposed
Magistrates imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) designed to stop further noise and abuse. Any breach will be referred back to court and could result in a custodial sentence.
Cllr Jacob Williams said:
“A Community Protection Notice is a formal legal notice that can be issued by councils to curb this sort of nuisance behaviour, which can have an awful impact on people’s quality of life.
Unfortunately the CPN in this case was not complied with, so the authority was left with no option but to take the matter to court. The result is a conviction, coming at a significant cost to the defendant, which wouldn’t have happened had the CPN been followed.”
What it means for residents
The case highlights how councils can use legal powers to tackle persistent anti‑social behaviour in communities. For neighbours, it means protection from harassment and noise — and for offenders, the risk of fines or even prison if they refuse to comply.
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