Two people have been arrested in connection with Swansea gunshots that left a vehicle damaged on a main road, South Wales Police has confirmed. A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, were taken into custody after armed officers were deployed to the Morriston area on Friday.
The force said the car, which was on the A48, had sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge. The older suspect was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, while the teenager was arrested on suspicion of affray. Police have declared the matter a critical incident and said enquiries are continuing.
Armed response and road closures
Armed officers were called to the scene, and a National Police Air Service helicopter was seen circling the area before returning to base. Video shared online showed police officers standing next to a stationary car that appeared to have been struck by a shotgun blast on Clase Road, close to an Asda superstore.
Road closures remained in place while the investigation continued. Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said a visible policing presence would stay in the area for the duration of the operation. He urged people to stay away so officers could deal with the incident effectively and restore normality as soon as possible.
Public events called off
Residents were advised to avoid the area, and at least one local event was cancelled as a result. Morriston Town AFC announced on social media that its planned firework display on Friday would not go ahead after police advice. The club said the event had to be cancelled with immediate effect because of an ongoing issue, and it encouraged people to remain at home.
The cancellation formed part of a wider disruption to the local area as emergency services responded to the firearms incident. Police have not disclosed any further details about the circumstances leading up to the damage to the car, and no additional information about the suspects has been released.
Investigation ongoing
South Wales Police said the incident remained active on Friday, with officers working to establish what happened. The force has not confirmed whether anyone was injured or whether any other vehicles or properties were affected. The two arrests represent the latest development in a case that began with reports of a car being hit by gunfire.
Chief Superintendent Jones said the priority was to deal with the incident safely and return the area to normality. The police presence is expected to remain in place while the investigation continues, and anyone with information has been asked to come forward.
The A48 and surrounding roads in Morriston were affected by the police response, and members of the public were asked to follow instructions from officers at the scene. The force has not provided a timeline for when the road closures will be lifted.
