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Swansea police declare critical incident after car shot at in Morriston

South Wales Police have declared a critical incident following a firearms discharge in Morriston, Swansea. A vehicle on the A48 Clase Road sustained damage consistent with gunshots, including a smashed driver's side window. One person sustained minor injuries during the incident.

A 41-year-old man from Llansamlet has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, and a 16-year-old boy from the same area was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Local road closures were implemented between the Asda roundabout on Upper Fforest Way and the A4067 dual carriageway. Due to the ongoing investigation, Morriston Town AFC cancelled a planned firework display. Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones advised the public to avoid the area to allow officers to return the community to normality and warned against spreading unverified rumors on social media.

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Morriston · Morriston Town AFC · South Wales Police · Stephen Jones · Swansea