3 days ago
Road closed and man arrested after violent incident in city street
A man has been arrested following an alleged violent assault in a city street that saw another man taken to hospital.
Police officers were called to Lon Camlad in Morriston, Swansea, alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service following reports of a violent confrontation on Friday night.
A 35-year-old man from the area was arrested and remained in police custody on Saturday.
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A 45-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries that have not been deemed life-changing.
Police informed the public that the road had been closed due to a police incident at around 9pm and subsequently issued an update that it had been re-opened at 1am on Saturday.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "Officers attended Lon Camlad, Morriston, Swansea at around 7.55pm on Friday, June 6, following a report of an assault.
"A 35-year-old man from Morriston has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. He is currently in police custody.
"A 45-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing.
"A road closure was put in place during officers' attendance. The road has since reopened."
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