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Man Arrested for Bulldozer Smash at Cefn Rhigos Pub

12/5/2025

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A 35-year-old man was arrested after driving a bulldozer into the New Inn pub in Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, around 20:45 GMT on Thursday night.
The incident damaged the pub's front porch and outside walls and struck an unoccupied parked car.
He faces charges of attempted grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, criminal damage, and driving under the influence.
No injuries to others have been reported.

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Story summary

A 35-year-old man was arrested after driving a bulldozer into the New Inn pub in Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, around 20:45 GMT on Thursday night.
The incident damaged the pub's front porch and outside walls and struck an unoccupied parked car.
He faces charges of attempted grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, criminal damage, and driving under the influence.
No injuries to others have been reported.