Crime
Criminal gang locked up for a total of 45 years
FOUR men have been sent to prison for a total of 45 years after being convicted of burgling a house in the St Mellons area of Cardiff in June 2023.
On June 14 last year the four men and a 17-year-old boy travelled to Cardiff in two hire vehicles with altered registration numbers.
Charlie Seeney and Thomas Hagans broke into the address and stole a safe which was hidden inside.
Simon Seeney – Charlie’s father – and Ras Thomas were also present with the two vehicles.
Detectives investigating the burglary were able to identify the hire vehicles and tracked them travelling from Taunton on the same day.
Unknown to officers at the time the gang had just committed an aggravated burglary in Taunton where they forced entry to an address with crowbars and machetes, forced the occupants into a house and to lie face down. The occupants were also assaulted. They made off with approximately £50,000 worth of jewellery from this address.
Using CCTV, mobile phone data and vehicle tracking technology officers were able to identify the suspects at an early stage and traced them to addresses in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
Charlie Seeney (18) and Simon Seeney (42), both from Birmingham, but with links to south and west Wales pled guilty to burglary, aggravated burglary and assault before the trial started.
On Wednesday February 21 following a trial Thomas Hagans (41) from Birmingham, Ras Thomas (41) from Cardiff and Craig Shaw (34) from Birmingham were found guilty by a jury. They were sentenced today (April 3) at Newport Crown Court.
- Ras Thomas received a 13-year sentence.
- Thomas Hagans received 13-year sentence.
- Craig Shaw received 10-year sentence.
- Simon Seeney received 9-year sentence.
Charlie Seeney is now aged 18 but was 17 at time of his sentence. He was dealt with at Birmingham Youth Court and received a 12-month youth referral.
Detective Constable Rhys Perrett said: “I want to pay tribute to the victims of both crimes for their strength and courage throughout the investigation.
“This was a complex investigation in which South Wales Police, Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service worked to together to achieve the guilty pleas and convictions we have seen in Court.
“The sentences handed down at Newport Crown Court reflect the serious nature of the crimes these men committed. These dangerous individuals are now in custody for a significant amount of time.”
“The joint efforts South Wales Police and our colleagues in Avon and Somerset shows the dedication to keeping our communities safe by taking dangerous offenders like these off the streets for a considerable amount of time.”
Crime
Youths failed to stop, then crashed into Milford Haven home
POLICE in Milford Haven have arrested two male youths following a fail-to-stop incident that ended with their car crashing into a residential property on Hamilton Terrace.
The incident occurred at 10:50pm on Friday (Dec 27). According to officers, a black Mercedes failed to stop on North Road before speeding along The Rath and turning back onto Hamilton Terrace. As the car continued down the road, it was met by a second police vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
In an attempt to avoid the oncoming police car and another pursuing from behind, the vehicle tried to drive up Francis Street against the one-way system. However, it failed to make the turn and crashed into a residential property.
The occupants then fled on foot, with one officer pursuing on foot and another driving against the one-way system towards The Trafalgar Public House.
The property sustained damage to a wall, and the vehicle was left undrivable and is now being recovered. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
The police were seen searching the crashed vehicle, and took several paper bags full of potential evidence from the scene.
Crime
Motorist, 27, bailed after fatal Carmarthenshire hit-and-run collision
OFFICERS are continuing to investigate a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Llanpumsaint on Monday (December 23), which claimed the life of 38-year-old Aaron Jones.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision, and failing to report a collision. He has since been released on bail with conditions while serious collision investigation and CSI teams continue their enquiries.
The collision happened near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel between 6:45pm and 7:45pm while Aaron was walking his dog. Police believe the vehicle involved was travelling northbound through the village at the time.
Specially trained officers continue to support Aaron’s family, who have requested privacy during this difficult time.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident remains ongoing, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have dashcam footage, CCTV, or doorbell camera recordings from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.”
The road has since reopened, but police presence in the area remains while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police using the details provided in the comments.
Crime
Arrest after fatal Carmarthenshire hit-and-run
A MAN has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire, on Monday (December 23), which claimed the life of 38-year-old Aaron Jones.
The incident happened near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel between 6:45pm and 7:45pm while Aaron was walking his dog. Police said the vehicle involved, a blue car with noticeable damage, was travelling northbound through the village at the time of the collision.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that the vehicle believed to have been involved has now been located, and a 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision, and failing to report a collision.
Specially trained officers are supporting Aaron’s family, who have asked for privacy during this difficult time.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle or has dashcam footage from the area during the relevant times to contact us immediately.”
The road remains closed while investigations continue, and residents can expect an increased police presence in the area.
Anyone with dashcam footage, doorbell camera recordings, or CCTV footage from the area is urged to check their recordings and contact Dyfed-Powys Police immediately using the details provided in the comments.
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