Two arrested after car damaged by suspected gunfire on A48 in Morriston

Two people have been arrested after a vehicle on the A48 in Morriston, Swansea, was damaged in an incident South Wales Police said was consistent with a firearms discharge.

The force declared a critical incident and launched a criminal investigation after officers attended Clase Road, near Castle Bingo, on Friday evening. One person presented to police with what were described as minor injuries. Police said they were not aware of any major injuries or fatalities connected to the incident.

In its first public update, issued at 6.59pm on 6 November, South Wales Police said officers were at the scene and the road had been partially closed. The force asked people to avoid the area and plan their journeys accordingly.

Two arrested as police investigate

In a further update at 10.19pm, police said a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet had been arrested 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.

The arrests were made on suspicion. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.

Footage circulating online appeared to show armed officers at the scene, Nation.Cymru reported. BBC reporting published by Yahoo also described a police helicopter in the area, which later returned to base.

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Road closures and cancelled event

Police reported further closures on Friday night: from the Asda roundabout on Upper Fforest Way to the A48 Clase Road, and from Clase Road to the A4067 dual carriageway. Those details describe the position at the time of the police update; the current status of the roads has not been confirmed.

Morriston Town AFC cancelled a planned firework display after police advised that an ongoing issue meant the event could not go ahead, the BBC reported.

Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said a police presence would remain visible while the investigation continued. He asked people to avoid the area so officers could deal with the incident and return it to normality.

Appeal for footage

Police said they were aware of footage circulating online and asked anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information or footage, to contact them through their online reporting page.

The force’s appeal applies to anyone with relevant footage, including drivers who were in the area. Police have not established publicly what led to the incident.

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