Controversial UK government plans could see Wales’ four police forces merged into large regional "mega forces".

The proposals, which would reduce the number of police forces across England and Wales from 43 to as few as 12, have reignited calls for the full devolution of policing and justice to Wales.

Liz Saville Roberts, Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, said: "The proposed reorganisation of policing in Wales is being driven from Westminster, with little regard for Wales’ geography, communities, language or social needs."

The UK government has previously rejected calls for devolving these powers,........

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