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Editor‘Worst he’s seen in 33 years’ – Council appeals for witnesses after 70 trees vandalised in Swansea park
The council has described the damage as the worst example of tree vandalism a staff member has seen in 33 years of service. The issue has been reported to South Wales Police and the council is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Almost all the new trees planted in the much-loved community park over the last 15 years have been attacked. Parks staff discovered last week that the trees had been hacked at with a knife or small bladed tool, with the bark stripped away by pulling.
A young tree at Parc Llewelyn in Swansea shows deep knife cuts to its trunk, one of 70 trees deliberately vandalised in the park.(Image: Swansea Council)Bark has been stripped from a tree at Parc Llewelyn, exposing the inner wood in an apparent attempt to kill it.
(Image: Swansea Council)A council parks worker examines one of the 70 damaged trees at Parc Llewelyn, described as the worst example of tree vandalism seen in 33 years of service.
(Image: Swansea Council)
Among the damaged trees were cherry trees donated to Swansea by the Japanese consulate in Wales.
Cyril Anderson, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Swansea Council, condemned the attack, calling it an “insult to the local community.”
“Someone will know who did this and I’d urge them to come forward and report it to police. They can do it anonymously if they want,” he said.
“The extent of the damage to so many trees would have taken a long time with a concerted effort, going tree to tree both sides of the paths and off into the centre of muddy fields. Cherry trees donated to Swansea by the Japanese consulate in Wales were not spared. It’s just very shaming.”
He added:
“This kind of damage is shocking and an insult to the local community that’s seen these trees grow and thrive.”
Multiple knife wounds are visible on a young tree at Parc Llewelyn, where vandals went “tree to tree both sides of the paths and off into the centre of muddy fields.”(Image: Swansea Council)A protective guard around a young tree at Parc Llewelyn was no deterrent to vandals who hacked at the trunk with a knife or small bladed tool.
(Image: Swansea Council)Bark has been pulled away from a tree at Parc Llewelyn, exposing the inner wood. The damage was discovered by parks staff last week.
(Image: Swansea Council)The extent of the vandalism at Parc Llewelyn is visible in this image showing a birch tree with its bark completely stripped in a spiral pattern.
(Image: Swansea Council)
Parc Llewelyn recently celebrated the opening of an upgraded play area, making it a popular destination for families in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to report it to the police, quoting crime reference number 2600037943.
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Police impose dispersal order in Gorseinon after rise in anti‑social behaviour
A Section 35 order was authorised on Thursday afternoon, giving officers extra powers to move people on if they are causing harassment, alarm or distress. The order covers a wide area of Gorseinon and will remain in force from 4pm until midnight.
Police say the dispersal zone stretches across the centre of Gorseinon, running from the ALDI and ASDA end of town, across Parc Melyn Mynach and up towards Gorseinon Hospital, before looping around Parc y Werin. The order covers the main routes and gathering spots where officers say problems have been concentrated in recent weeks.
South Wales Police said the decision follows several weeks of problems in the town, particularly on Thursday evenings, with reports ranging from nuisance behaviour to more serious incidents.
Sergeant Molly Llewellyn, South Wales Police, said the behaviour seen recently “will not be tolerated” and urged parents to make sure they know where their children are tonight.
“We have seen an increase in anti‑social behaviour and criminal activity in and around the area on Thursday evenings. This type of behaviour will not be tolerated. We are appealing to parents and guardians to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing, and to help us keep our community safe,” she said.
She added that officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the evening to reassure residents and clamp down on disorder.
“There will be increased visibility from the Neighbourhood Policing Team to disrupt this type of behaviour, provide reassurance, and help build trust and confidence within the community.”
The force has published a map showing the full area covered by the dispersal zone.
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Police granted extra powers after antisocial behaviour at two Llanelli retail parks
A dispersal order has been authorised for Parc Trostre and Parc Pemberton, giving officers the ability to remove anyone causing — or likely to cause — harassment, alarm or distress. The order came into force at 12pm today (17 January) and will remain in place until 12am on Monday 19 January.
Crackdown follows rise in trouble around shops and fast‑food outlets
The move follows a rise in reports of groups causing trouble around major stores and fast‑food outlets, including Tesco, Morrisons and McDonald’s. Police say the behaviour has escalated in recent days, prompting the need for tougher measures to protect shoppers and staff.
Under the order, officers can instruct people to leave the area immediately and can seize any property suspected of being used to cause antisocial behaviour. Anyone who refuses to comply risks arrest.
Police: ‘We will not tolerate this behaviour’
A Dyfed‑Powys Police spokesperson said:
“We have seen an increase in antisocial behaviour around the Trostre and Pemberton retail parks over the past week.
“The dispersal order gives officers additional powers to deal swiftly with anyone causing, or likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress.
“We will not tolerate behaviour that impacts businesses, staff or members of the public.”
Shoppers say behaviour has become ‘shocking’
Regular visitors to the retail parks say the situation has been deteriorating for weeks.
Mandy Tucker said the behaviour around McDonald’s had become “beyond” acceptable, adding that the abuse aimed at security staff was “totally unacceptable”.
Rita Coughlin, who was shopping with her two children, described being struck by toilet paper thrown by a group of boys inside Tesco.
“It was quite a shock and if it wasn’t me they hit it could’ve been worse,” she said. “What these youngsters do nowadays near Tesco and McDonald’s is shocking.”
Nadine Cole Jenkins, who uses a wheelchair, said the atmosphere had become frightening.
“It’s very scary for myself and my children who support me. It’s not nice — very upsetting.”
Others reported disruption inside shops.
Sian Peel said staff in B&M were being left to deal with “shocking” behaviour.
“They hang around by the entrance on their bikes and the language is shocking. They are in and out of the store causing disruption.”
Louise Richards said staff at McDonald’s looked “deflated” after dealing with large groups causing trouble.
“The parents of those kids should be utterly ashamed.”
Jo Jo added that many parents would be “shocked” if they saw how their children were behaving.
Order covers key shopping hotspots
The dispersal zone includes:
- Parc Trostre Retail Park
- Tesco, Trostre
- McDonald’s, Llanelli
- Parc Pemberton
- Morrisons, Llanelli
- Premier Inn, Llandafen Road
Police are urging anyone who witnesses antisocial behaviour to report it via the force website, by emailing 101@dyfed‑powys.police.uk or calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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Trouble tenants kicked out as council shuts homes and clamps down on chaos across Carmarthenshire
The authority’s Anti‑Social Behaviour Team has been targeting problem council properties across the county, using some of the toughest powers available to stop drug‑linked exploitation, violent disturbances and persistent nuisance behaviour spilling into communities.
Council homes shut down after serious trouble
Four council homes have been hit with closure orders — a legal measure that locks out the people causing the trouble and stops anyone entering the property for a set period. The orders were used to protect vulnerable tenants and neighbours in St Clears, Y Fan and Granby Close in Llanelli, and Llys y Felin in Kidwelly, where residents had endured serious disruption linked to a tenant and their associates.
Council officers say the action has already brought relief to neighbours who had been living with constant disturbance.
Evictions after severe damage and persistent ASB
Two more council homes — one in Granby Close, Llanelli, and another in Maescader, Pencader — have been repossessed after what the council described as serious anti‑social behaviour and severe property damage.
The authority says eviction is always a last resort, but in these cases the behaviour was so persistent and harmful that removing the tenants was the only way to protect the community.
Warnings for nuisance neighbours as council gets tougher
In the last three months alone, the ASB team has issued ten community protection warnings and notices to tenants causing nuisance to neighbours and the wider community. Anyone who ignores these notices risks being hit with a fixed penalty fine.
Joint patrols and early intervention — but enforcement when needed
The council says it is combining tough enforcement with early intervention, working with Dyfed‑Powys Police on joint patrols in hotspot areas and offering mediation and support to resolve issues before they escalate.
But officers say they will not hesitate to act when behaviour becomes persistent, serious or harmful — especially when it affects vulnerable residents in council homes.
“We will not allow a small number of tenants to make life miserable”
Cllr Emlyn Schiavone, Cabinet Member for Homes, said the latest results show the council is prepared to take firm action to protect communities.
He said:
“These results show the real impact our anti‑social behaviour team is having across Carmarthenshire. They are stepping in quickly, protecting vulnerable residents and taking firm action where behaviour crosses the line.
“People have a right to feel safe in their council homes and in their communities. We will not allow a small number of tenants to make life miserable for their neighbours.
“By combining strong enforcement with meaningful support, we’re sending a clear message: anti‑social behaviour will not be tolerated in Carmarthenshire.”
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