The Latest Breaking News from Gwent Police

Three police officers suspended after 'racist, misogynistic and homophobic' messages found on dead sergeant's phone

The IOPC has announced it is launching an investigation after messages were published in a national newspaper

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

Body found in search for missing woman Emily Bomken

Emily Bomken's family have been informed of the discovery by police

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Leading politicians call on Home Secretary to act on toxic culture at Gwent Police

Repeated evidence of racist, sexist, and misogynistic behaviour has undermined public trust in Gwent Police, say politicians

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Gwent Police investigated over ‘offensive messages found on phone’

Racist images, pornographic videos and sensitive information about corruption investigations were reported among the material exchanged.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

'Abhorrent' messages on a dead officer's phone paint picture of a 'toxic culture' in Gwent Police

The force's chief constable admitted the messages obtained showed a 'toxic culture' but said they did not represent the majority of officers

Wales Online · Nov 13, 2022

Motorcyclist in serious condition after hit and run involving BMW M3 between Cwmbran and Newport

The car driver involved left the scene before the arrival of emergency services, according to Gwent Police.

Wales Online · Nov 6, 2022

Two jailed for ‘enslaving man to line their own pockets’

A woman was also given a suspended sentence for her role in exploiting the vulnerable victim.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Cruel dog breeder found with 90 dogs and decomposing pups in 'disgusting conditions'

Julie Newcombe had been keeping the malnourished dogs in vile conditions covered in faeces and urine.

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Cruel breeder kept 90 dogs 'in their own filth' with decomposing bodies of puppies

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Julie Newcombe , from Blaenau Gwen, subjected the dogs to horrendous cruelty, depriving them of food and water, while also having the bodies of decomposing puppies at her home

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

UK police force rolls out crime-fighting tuk-tuks that reach 40mph, costing £40,000

The towns of Newport and Abergavenny in Wales will be the first to see the rickshaws used for police purposes in the UK, and will be driven by officers and ambassadors day and night

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022