Llandrindod, Builth, Rhayader, Presteigne and Knighton Police

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cial media accounts to be safe spaces for all who use them, so we ask that all followers adhere to our Community Guidelines. We reserve the right to hide or delete comments or block users who break these Community Guidelines. To ensure that our channels remain a safe space for everyone, we ask that those who engage with us on them use them in an appropriate manner and show courtesy, kindness, and respect for others. Remember everything you say on our social media accounts is public. You are legally responsible for what you say and post on our pages. Comments made by members of the public on our posts must not:

• contain spam links or deceive others.
• promote discrimination or bullying.
• be racist towards any person or contain racist language.
• name any victims or their families.
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• be obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, or hateful.
• contain any sexually explicit material.
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• breach any terms set by the social media providers themselves. Breach of guidelines
• We reserve the right to determine, at our discretion, whether contributions to our social media channels breach our guidelines.
• We reserve the right to hide or delete comments made on our channels, as well as block users who do not follow these guidelines.
• We reserve the right to make a copy of any comments we deem appropriate for investigation as we feel necessary or is required for criminal justice purposes. Reporting
Our Control Room monitor all social media channels 24/7. You can report non-emergencies via the following accounts:

• Dyfed-Powys Police Facebook
• Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Facebook
• Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police Twitter

Please don’t post links to unlawful material in a public comment. Alternatively, you can report completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by going to their website - crimestoppers.org.uk

If you come across something you think breaks a social media platform’s terms and conditions, you should report it to that platform. If a crime is in progress, or there is a threat to life, always call 999. More info at - https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/police-forces/dyfed-powys-police/areas/about-us/about-us/social-media/

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UPDATE | The Volkswagen campervan has now been located.We are now appealing for anyone with CCTV footage that could help...
16/06/2026

UPDATE | The Volkswagen campervan has now been located.
We are now appealing for anyone with CCTV footage that could help us in our investigation.
The vehicle was located near Gravel Road in Llanyre, approx 5 miles from where it was reportedly taken.
We believe the van was stolen from Plas Dinam car park and continued along Ithon road, passing Maes Yr Ithon and Glan Yr Ithon onto the A4081 before travelling through Llanyre, sometime between Tuesday 26 May and Saturday 30 May.
Please contact us in the following ways:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/bZXS7
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101
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APPEAL | Officers in Powys are investigating the theft of a Volkswagen campervan in Llandrindod Wells.

The vehicle, pictured below, is green and white with the registration WP02 VMK. It was last seen on Monday 25 May, parked in a car park behind Plas Dinham in Llandrindod Wells.

The vehicle is believed to have been taken sometime between Tuesday 26 May and Saturday 30 May.

Do you have any information that could help our investigation? If so, get in touch:

🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/mAnZT
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

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👮🏻‍♀️ Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team were out and about in Maes Yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells yest...
11/06/2026

👮🏻‍♀️ Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team were out and about in Maes Yr Ithon, Llandrindod Wells yesterday afternoon as part of their focused patrols in this area.

🏡 Residents and families welcomed officers, with many conversations around Anti Social Behaviour and what matters the most to them.

⏰ If you missed us today, we'll be back again on Wednesday 17th June 2026 between 10am- 2pm to hear your concerns.

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on Broad Street, Knighton, at around 11pm on Saturd...
09/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on Broad Street, Knighton, at around 11pm on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

A man is alleged to have punched the victim in the face, causing injuries to their jaw.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police in one of the following ways:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/283tJ
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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APPEAL | Officers in Powys are investigating the theft of a Volkswagen campervan in Llandrindod Wells. The vehicle, pic...
09/06/2026

APPEAL | Officers in Powys are investigating the theft of a Volkswagen campervan in Llandrindod Wells.

The vehicle, pictured below, is green and white with the registration WP02 VMK. It was last seen on Monday 25 May, parked in a car park behind Plas Dinham in Llandrindod Wells.

The vehicle is believed to have been taken sometime between Tuesday 26 May and Saturday 30 May.

Do you have any information that could help our investigation? If so, get in touch:

🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/mAnZT
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

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01/05/2026

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Do you know anything about the damage that took place inside St James’ Church 👇
24/04/2026

Do you know anything about the damage that took place inside St James’ Church 👇

APPEAL | We are investigating an incident of criminal damage that took place inside St James’ Church in Llanwrtyd Wells at around12:30am on Sunday, April 19.

Officers are hoping to speak to two individuals in connection with this incident. They are described as the following:

• White male, aged between 35-45, approximately 6ft tall with short hair. He was dressed in a pale blue t-shirt.
• White female with fair coloured hair and dressed in a black coat, approximately 5"5 ft tall.

Their direction of travel was heading west on Victoria Road, Llanwrtyd Wells.
Please could residents and businesses check their CCTV/ Ring doorbells etc for this time.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police in one of the following ways:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/3N91w
📧 | [email protected]
💬 | Direct message us on social media
📞 | 101
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APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses following an assault that occurred at Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells at approximat...
08/04/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses following an assault that occurred at Rock Park, Llandrindod Wells at approximately 6:15pm on Wednesday 1st April. A man aged in his eighties sustained a facial injury, requiring hospital treatment.

A 21-year-old man from Newtown has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent, and has been released on police bail.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police using one of the below methods:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/tjPE0
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101

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Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Rhayader | Over the past few weeks, Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team has seen an increase in visit...
30/03/2026

Rhayader | Over the past few weeks, Radnorshire Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team has seen an increase in visitors, specifically those using 4X4 vehicles, quad bikes and motorcycles in the Elan Valley area. This a Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I) area with many ground nesting birds at this time of the year.

If you are member of these groups, you are welcome to use the green lanes and byways responsibly.

What is not tolerated are drivers not adhering to the laws of the permitted byways, causing damage to common land and rivers or showing disregard to the landscape of our community.

Police are investigating reports of criminal damage at the Rhayader Golf course and common land at Pont yr Elan area and looking to take legal action against those involved.

✅ ADVICE: If you are attending the Elan Valley and surrounding areas, please make yourself aware of where you are and are not permitted to drive/ ride. No excuses.

Further information can be found on the Powys County Council website - https://orlo.uk/YIrqo and the GLAS website - https://orlo.uk/BY9Nl

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Rhaeadr | Dros yr wythnosau diwethaf, mae Tîm Plismona Bro ac Atal Sir Faesyfed wedi gweld cynnydd yn nifer yr ymwelwyr, yn enwedig y rhai sy’n defnyddio cerbydau 4X4, beiciau cwad a beiciau modur yn ardal Cwm Elan. Mae hon yn ardal SoDdGA ( Safle o ddiddordeb gwyddonol arbennig) gyda nifer o adar yn nythu ar y tir yr adeg hon o’r flwyddyn.

Os ydych chi’n aelod o’r grwpiau hyn, fe’ch croesewir i ddefnyddio’r lonydd gwyrdd a’r cilffyrdd yn gyfrifol.

Yr hyn sydd ddim yn cael ei oddef yw gyrwyr sydd ddim yn glynu wrth gyfreithiau’r cilffyrdd a ganiateir, gan achosi difrod i dir comin ac afonydd neu ddiystyru tirwedd ein cymuned.

Mae’r heddlu’n ymchwilio i adroddiadau am ddifrod troseddol ar gwrs golff Rhaeadr a thir comin ym Mhont yr Elan ac yn edrych ar gymryd camau cyfreithiol yn erbyn y bobl gysylltiedig.

✅ CYNGOR: Os ydych chi’n ymweld â Chwm Elan a’r ardaloedd cyfagos, byddwch yn ymwybodol o ble y cewch yrru/reidio a ble na chewch yrru/reidio. Does dim esgusodion.

Ceir gwybodaeth bellach ar wefan Cyngor Sir Powys; https://orlo.uk/IfdR0 a gwefan Cymdeithas y Lonydd Gwyrdd, https://orlo.uk/IcffE

APPEAL | Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A470, Doldowlod. The collision...
25/03/2026

APPEAL | Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A470, Doldowlod.

The collision took place around 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 24, and involved two vehicles; a green Chevrolet Spark and a red Scania HGV.

Sadly, the driver of the Chevrolet died at the scene.
Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The road was closed for collision investigation to take place and was reopened around 3.30am this morning (Wednesday, March 25) .

Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police in one of the following ways:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/r7jb2
📧| [email protected]
💬| Direct message us on social media
📞| 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Bikers of Radnorshire!We have 1 space remaining on our opening BikeSafe workshop for 2026.Sign up to increase your under...
23/03/2026

Bikers of Radnorshire!

We have 1 space remaining on our opening BikeSafe workshop for 2026.

Sign up to increase your understanding of your own ability and how to find ways to improve, so you can get even more enjoyment from riding your motorcycle. By providing structured feedback, passing on their knowledge, skills and experience, police motorcyclists can help you become a safer and more competent rider.

📅 When? Friday 27th March - 9am
📍 Where? Llandrindod Wells Fire Station
❓ How? Visit https://orlo.uk/cUSxd

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