Armed police officers stand beside several vehicles on a residential street at night, illuminated by headlights and artificial lighting. A marked South Wales Police vehicle is visible in the foreground while officers gather near parked cars in the background.Image source, Athena
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Armed officers were called to Morriston area of Swansea on Friday

ByGavin ThomasBBC Wales
  • Published6 November 2026, 21:35 GMT
Updated 42 minutes ago

Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to an incident in which a car was hit by gunshots.

South Wales Police said a vehicle on the A48 in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge" on Friday.

A 41-year-old man from Llansamlet, Swansea, had been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, while a 16-year-old boy, also from Llansamlet, had been arrested on suspicion of affray.