Critical incident declared after car damaged by gunfire in Swansea

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 11:59 · Archive

A critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car was damaged by gunfire, with two people arrested.

A critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car on the A48 Clase Road in Morriston was damaged by gunfire on Friday evening. Officers were called to the road shortly after 5pm on Friday. A vehicle sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge.

One person presented to police with minor injuries following the incident. South Wales Police said they are not currently aware of any major injuries or fatalities linked to the events.

South Wales Police arrested a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. A 16-year-old boy, also from Llansamlet, was arrested on suspicion of affray. Both were in custody as of Saturday.

Road closures were put in place on the A48 Clase Road and Upper Fforest Way from the Asda roundabout to the A4067 dual carriageway. Residents were instructed to avoid the area. Local events, including a fireworks display, were cancelled.

Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said: 'It is important that people avoid the area so we can effectively deal with this incident and return the area to normality.' He added that 'a policing presence will be visible in the area whilst this investigation is ongoing'.

Police asked the public not to share unfounded rumours circulating on social media and to rely only on verified and official sources. Officers appealed for witnesses to the incident or anyone with information or footage to contact them.

How it is being reported

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• Major incident declared in UK town with injuries in chaotic scenesA critical incident has been declared after shots were fired at a car.Daily Express · 7 Nov, 08:55
• Critical incident declared after shots fired in Swansea as boy, 16, and man, 41, arrestedThe event has been declared a critical incident and a criminal investigation is underway. Police have so far made two arrests, one being a 16-year old boyThe Mirror · 7 Nov, 01:08
• Critical incident declared after car 'damaged by gunfire' in Swansea as residents told to avoid areaA critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car was "damaged by gunfire" as armed police rushed to the scene. Officers were called to the A48 in Morriston after reports of an ongoing incident. South Wales Police confirmed a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet, Swansea, had been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Police also arrested a 16-year-old boy from Llansamlet on suspicion of affray. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Residents have been told to avoid the area and events, including a local firework display, have been cancelled. South…GB News · 6 Nov, 23:34
• Critical incident declared in South Wales after car 'damaged by gunfire' - with two arrestedA critical incident has been declared in South Wales after a car was damaged by gunfire, police said.Sky News · 6 Nov, 22:26

In this story: South Wales Police · Swansea · Morriston · Llansamlet · Stephen Jones · A48 Clase Road

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