Incident on the A48 Clase Road, Morriston, Swansea
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One person has presented to police with what have been described as minor injuries.
South Wales Police is not currently aware of any major injuries or fatalities sustained in connection with this incident.
We are aware of rumours which are circulating on social media. We encourage the public to avoid sharing unfounded rumours and to only share information from verified and official sources.
Posted at 10.19pm:
Officers are continuing their attendance on the A48 Clase Road following an incident earlier today.
A vehicle on the A48 has sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge.
A 41-year-old man from Llansamlet has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. A 16-year-old boy, also from Llansamlet, has been arrested on suspicion of affray. A criminal investigation is under way.
This event has now been declared a critical incident.
Further road closures are now in place on Upper Fforest Way from Asda roundabout to A48 Clase Road and A48 Clase Road to the A4067 dual carriageway.
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said:
"A policing presence will be visible in the area whilst this investigation is ongoing.
"It is important that people avoid the area so we can effectively deal with this incident and return the area to normality.
"We are aware of footage circulating online in relation to this incident.
"If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information or footage to share with police, please get in touch with us at this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C43-PO1."
Posted at 6.59pm:
Officers are currently attending an incident on the A48 Clase Road, by Castle Bingo, in Morriston, Swansea.
The road has been partially closed.
Please avoid the area and plan any travel accordingly.
Further updates will follow when available.