Man arrested after shots fired in Maesteg
Police have launched an investigation following reports of shots being fired in a Welsh town.
Officers from South Wales Police were called to Maesteg town centre at 8.40pm on Saturday evening (June 14) after receiving reports of shots being fired in the vicinity of Bridge Street.
There was a large police presence in the town as multiple units were sent to the scene.
A 44-year-old man was later arrested for being drunk and disorderly and obstructing police.
The force said a Taser was deployed prior to his arrest.
An air weapon was also found in nearby undergrowth and was seized by officers.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police confirmed an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
They added that a "number of people" were in the area at the time of the incident and called for anyone with information to come forward by contacting 101, giving reference 2500187991
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