Cyberattack disrupts Dyfed-Powys Police systems as staff data investigation continues

Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack on September 14, 2026, causing disruption to some of its non-emergency systems. The incident temporarily affected the police force’s online and email contact services, although those services have since been restored. Emergency communications, including the 999 and 101 telephone services, were not affected, and the force has said it remains fully operational. Sky News +1

The police force said there is currently no evidence that personal data belonging to members of the public was accessed or compromised during the incident. However, investigators are continuing to determine whether information relating to police officers and other staff may have been accessed. The force has taken precautionary measures to protect its systems and information while specialist cybersecurity teams investigate what happened. Sky News +1

The investigation is being managed by Tarian, the regional cybercrime unit for southern Wales, with the police force continuing to monitor its systems. The Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK’s data protection regulator, has also been notified of the incident. The ICO confirmed that it received a breach report from Dyfed-Powys Police and was assessing the information provided. The Guardian

Dyfed-Powys Police serves Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys in mid-Wales, an area with more than 500,000 residents whose population increases substantially during tourist periods. Police officials said they understand the concern caused by the incident and will provide further information as the investigation develops. At this stage, the force has not confirmed whether staff information was actually accessed, so that question remains under investigation. Sky News +1