The Latest Breaking News from Gwent Police

Farage-Appointed Reform Wales Leader Dan Thomas Quits After Arrest on Suspicion of Assault

Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. He denies wrongdoing and remains on bail pending further enquiries.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Woman arrested after suspected arson destroys five homes in Welsh town

Five homes have been destroyed in the blaze, which broke out in an adjacent field

The Independent UK · Aug 14

102-Year-Old Pub Regular Dies After Alleged Assault at Cwmbran Bar as Family Seeks Justice

Phillip Ormerod, a 102-year-old great-grandfather, died after an alleged assault at a pub in Cwmbran, Wales. His family seeks justice as police continue their investigation into the incident.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Met Police officer created fake Instagram accounts to send unwanted sexual messages to women

PC Joss Astley sent unwanted messages to 11 women using fake accounts between 2014 and 2020, a misconduct panel found

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Body found in search for missing Brit last seen in Thailand

Mark Counsell last spoke to his family on Christmas Day

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Six police officers to face misconduct proceedings after St Mellons crash

Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, were found dead at the scene on March 6 2023 – almost 48 hours after they were last seen.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Two people arrested after death of baby boy in XL bully attack

Those being held were also arrested on suspicion of child neglect

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Two arrested after baby dies in XL bully attack

Two people from Rogiet were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Nine-month-old baby dies after dog attack in Wales

The baby was pronounced dead at the scene and the dog was seized and removed from the property

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Baby dies after dog attack

The incident occurred in Rogiet, south-east Wales.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025