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Two arrested after car damaged by gunfire in Swansea

Crime · First reported 6 Nov, 22:26 · Updated 23:13

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Police declared a critical incident in Morriston, Swansea, after a car was damaged in an apparent firearms discharge. A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested, according to police information reported by the articles.

  • Police said a car in Morriston, Swansea, was damaged by gunfire or in a way consistent with a firearms discharge.
  • A critical incident was declared, and a 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested.
  • The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life; the boy was arrested on suspicion of affray.
  • Police said the incident was ongoing and asked residents to avoid the area; road closures were in place.
  • Morriston Town AFC cancelled a planned firework display following police advice.
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Location
Morriston, Swansea; the reported call was to the A48.
Arrests
A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy.
Man's arrest suspicion
Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Boy's arrest suspicion
Affray.
Reported disruption
Road closures and cancellation of a planned local firework display.

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