Dyfed-Powys Police hit by cyber attack

Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed it was targeted by a cyber attack identified on Monday, September 14, 2026. The incident caused disruption to several non-emergency systems, including a temporary loss of online and email contact capabilities, though these services have since been restored.

The force remains fully operational, and emergency response services, including 999 and 101 telephone lines, were not affected. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been notified of the incident.

While current investigations have found no evidence that members of the public’s personal data was accessed or compromised, authorities are still investigating whether staff information may have been affected. The investigation is being managed by Tarian through its regional cyber-crime unit with support from cyber-security specialists.