Police soccer tournament a big success

Pupils from across the Amman and Towy valleys had a ball at Dyfed-Powys Police’s annual schools football tournament.
The tournament was held at Ammanford Recreation Ground and is now in its seventh year.
Schools taking part included Bro Banw, Betws, Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman, Gorslas, Ffairfach, Llandeilo, Ysgol Y Bedol, Brynamman, Llangadog, Tycroes, Saron, Parcyrhun and Blaenau.
The final for the shield was held between Parcyrhun and Tycroes with Parcyrhun finally winning.
Ysgol Bro Banw and Brynamman were in the final for the cup with Bro Banw victorious for the second year running.
Ten-year-old Iestyn Evans from Brynamman was named player of the tournament.
The aim of the tournament is to forge greater links in the community between police and young people.
Community safety officer Pc Rob Chapman said: “The tournament is now in its seventh year and is a great way of engaging with young people in our area by providing them with a healthy and fun activity.
“Events like this are important in making us approachable and making young people aware of their officers.”
Dyfed-Powys Police are part of Carmarthenshire’s Community Safety Partnership along with the county council, fire and rescue service, local health board and other agencies.
The aim of the partnership is to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and make the county a safer place to live, work and visit.