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Man, 41, and boy, 16, arrested after car damaged by gunshots
Police say the investigation is ongoing after a car was damaged by gunfire and one person suffered minor injuries.
- On Friday, South Wales Police declared a critical incident in Morriston, Swansea, after a vehicle on the A48 sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge."
- Armed officers responded after gunshots struck a stationary vehicle on Clase Road near an Asda superstore, prompting police to launch a criminal investigation.
- Police arrested a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of affray.
- Morriston Town AFC cancelled its planned firework display on Friday, and police advised residents to avoid the area due to ongoing road closures and the investigation.
- Supt Stephen Jones stated, "A policing presence will be visible in the area whilst this investigation is ongoing," as the National Police Air Service helicopter concluded operations.
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Swansea news: Critical incident declared after car 'damaged by gunfire' as residents told to avoid area
Critical incident declared after car 'damaged by gunfire' in Swansea as residents told to avoid area . A critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car was "damaged by gunfire" as armed police rushed to the scene
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