Welshpool, Llanfyllin, and Llanfair Caereinion Police

11/06/2026

Two brothers have been found guilty of causing the death of a well-known dad and rugby coach from Powys after their ‘reckless’ race ended in a head-on collision.

Abubakr Yusaf and Umar Yusaf denied that the manner of their driving was responsible for the death of Rhys Jenkins, and the serious injury of his son, however the strength of evidence gathered by Dyfed-Powys Police proved the brothers were to blame.

In an eight-day trial, Mold Crown Court heard how Abubakr, 30 and Umar, 34 were driving home from Aberystwyth to Manchester in separate cars when they started to race one another.

Witnesses said they had seen the brothers complete highly dangerous overtakes along the stretch of road, driving at excessive speed, tailgating, and flashing their headlights at other cars in an attempt to get past.

Shortly after both brothers took a bend in the road on the wrong side of the carriageway, Abubakr’s BMW collided head-on with a Toyota being driven by Rhys Jenkins on the Belan straight.

As other drivers stopped to help the dad and his son, both the brothers fled the scene in Umar’s Audi S4.

Emergency services attended, and Mr Jenkins was tragically confirmed to have died from catastrophic injuries. His nine-year-old son, who had been a passenger in the car, was air lifted to hospital, where he spent 10 days being treated for his injuries.

Within 40 minutes of the collision, 34-year-old Umar Yusaf drove back to the scene and told a PCSO the person responsible was with him.

The brothers were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and an investigation was launched by Dyfed-Powys Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Statements from a number of witnesses described the brothers’ manner of driving as ‘reckless’, ‘erratic’, and consistent with racing. It was determined that while Umar’s car was not directly involved in the collision, the ‘competitive’ nature of his driving with his brother contributed significantly to the fatal incident.

The brothers were charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

Abubakr Yusaf was also charged with causing death while uninsured, drug driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Abubakr Yusaf was today found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing death whilst uninsured.

Umar Yusaf was found guilty of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.

They will be sentenced on Monday 27 July 2026.

Continue reading here: https://orlo.uk/CPRv9

11/06/2026

It is two weeks until our Community Safety event in The Corn Exchange, Town Hall, Welshpool on 25th June at 10am - 2pm.

Officers will be on hand to listen to any community concerns about Crime or Anti-Social Behaviour that you may have.

In addition representatives from Kaleidoscope, Ponthafren, Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO), Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Feathers Youth Club, Powys Child Exploitation, Victim Support and Powys Road Safety will be present.

All are welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.

01/05/2026

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15/04/2026

👮 Neighbourhood Guarantee officers jail prolific shoplifters

Our neighbourhood guarantee officers in Powys have made a positive impact in their first month, with investigations resulting in prolific shoplifters being jailed.

The team identified shoplifting as a primary concern and have already resolved 22 offences. 15 of those were committed by three prolific offenders. They were charged and remanded in custody, before receiving a combined 37-weeks in prison.

Their proactive approach led to the remaining seven shoplifting offences being resolved with community resolution orders or education. This victim-focused approach aims to repair harm caused by crime.

These officers were made available through the Neighbourhood Guarantee. This initiative that uses Home Office funding to increase resourcing in neighbourhood policing. The aim is to help strengthen crime prevention and community safety.

This guarantee brought five additional Neighbour Policing officers to the Montgomeryshire area. They became operational in early March and have focused on community issues in their first month.

They’ve been patrolling in Newtown and Welshpool’s shopping areas. These have been a mix of high-visibility and plain clothes patrols to disrupt criminals. The officers have also supported other teams with finding high-risk offenders in the community, welfare concern calls, and road traffic collisions.

💬 Chief Inspector Matthew Price said:
“This has been a very positive start, and the benefits are already starting to show. I’m confident that the officers will carry this momentum forward and keep building connections with local people.
“This has given them a good platform to continue tackling community issues and preventing criminal activity with intelligence-led policing. Community engagement will be key to gathering this information and I’m encouraged to see this already being done.”

In addition to their investigations and prevention work, the team visited Newtown College to speak to future potential officers and promote the Special Constable programme. Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers that have full police powers, uniform and equipment. They work alongside full-time Police Officers and PCSOs.

We're currently accepting applications for Special Constables, and any successful applicants in the Montgomery area would be working with the new neighbourhood policing team following training.

More information on Special Constables and the application process is available at: https://orlo.uk/hxIo8

04/04/2026

⚠️ We received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A458 between Middletown and Welshpool at approx. 11.20am this morning (Saturday, 4 April).

Vehicles involved were a police car and a white Audi A1. Ambulance and Fire and Rescue services attended the scene, and ambulance conveyed one police officer to hospital. Injuries sustained by any party are not believed to be life threatening at this time.

The road is closed, and motorists are advised to please avoid the area and find alternative routes.

10/03/2026

THEFT | Rural Crime Team are appealing for information following the theft of an Ivor Williams trailer from the Lake Vyrnwy area.

The Ivor Williams twin axle trailer was taken between Thursday 05/03/2026 and Sunday 08/03/2026.

If you have any information that might help our investigation, please get in touch:

🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/LS8aT
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101

Quote ref: 26000187608

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

16/02/2026

If you have seen Monty, or have any information that could help find them, please contact West Mercia Police ⬇️

MISSING | Appeal for information on whereabouts of missing person

Officers are appealing for information after a person has been reported missing this week and has not been seen since December.

26-year-old Montgomery Lewis, also known as Monty, was last seen at their home in Shrewsbury on 8 December.

They are described as having blonde, wavy, shoulder length hair, and is 6’3” of a slim build.

It is believed Monty took a black rucksack and was wearing a light grey padded anorak with a faux fur hood when leaving the home address.

Monty is said to have connections to Worcester, as well as Montgomery and Newtown in Powys, Wales.

Monty was reported missing to police on Wednesday (11 February) after not contacting family for some time.

If you have any information on Monty’s whereabouts, please call 101 and quote reference number 148i of 11 February.

11/02/2026

Are you a local employer based in the Dyfed-Powys area or surrounding? Do you want to expand your employees’ skillsets?

Become an Employer that supports our Special Constables by signing up today. We are hosting an event on the 18th of February for all prospective employers to learn more about our programme.

Visit https://orlo.uk/zgMWK
Or email: [email protected]

26/01/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses of a collision on Berriew Road near Powis Castle at around 5:05pm on Friday, 23rd January.

The incident involved a cyclist and a vehicle, possibly silver or grey, that failed to stop.
One person has been taken to hospital for further medical attention.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information, dash cam or CCTV footage, that could help them with their investigation:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/3WUoE
📧| [email protected]
💬| Direct message us on social media
📞| 101

Quote Ref: DP-20260123-315

21/01/2026

👮 Our Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team will be in Bron Y Buckley, Welshpool to meet with the local community on the 22nd January 2026 between 18:00 - 19:00hrs.

Come along to see us to discuss all things happening in your area and to share any concerns.

📍 Where - Bron Y Buckley
🗓️ When - 22nd January 2026
⏰ Time - 6pm - 7pm

If you are unable to attend but need to speak with an officer, please contact us via one of the below methods:
🖥️ | https://orlo.uk/5OW83
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | 101