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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after woman shot dead in South Wales
A man has been arrested over the murder of a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in a South Wales town. The woman died on Sunday evening in Talbot Green, which is about 15 miles west of Cardiff. She was discovered with serious injuries in the Green Park area of the town just after 6pm but could not be saved by emergency services. The 42-year-old man is from the town and is in custody, South Wales Police said. In a statement, Detective Chief Inspector James Morris said: 'I understand the concern this will cause the local community, and I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night.' Several crime scenes have been set up in the area and road closures are in place as the investigation continues. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) County Borough councillor Sarah Jane Davies wrote on Facebook that she encouraged residents to 'stay vigilant' and thanked them for co-operation. She said: 'I want to address the recent increase in incidents that have caused concern and alarm within our community. We are aware of the seriousness of the situation, and I assure you that steps are being taken to address these issues promptly. 'I will be arranging a meeting with South Wales Police and RCT to address these matters comprehensively. 'Please rest assured that the safety and well-being of our community remain our top priority.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Talbot Green shooting: Everything we know as police launch murder investigation
People living in a Welsh community are waking up to the tragic news of a woman's death following an alleged shooting in the area. Police responded to reports of the incident in Talbot Green on Sunday evening. Investigators for South Wales Police have been working around the clock to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. A number of crime scenes have been set up in the area, and road closures remain in place in order to gather evidence surrounding the incident. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. Here is everything we know so far on the events which took place in Talbot Green. What time did the incident take place? South Wales Police responded to reports of a shooting in the Green Park area of Talbot Green shortly after 6:10pm. Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene. Who was affected? Emergency services found a 40-year-old woman was suffering "serious injuries". Despite the efforts of the emergency services she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. An arrest has been made A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. What police have said... Detective chief inspector James Morris said: "I understand the concern this will cause the local community, and I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night.' Reaction from local community Councillor for Llantrisant & Talbot Green Sarah Jane Davies, wrote in a statement: "My heart aches this morning as I think about the tragic incident that has struck Talbot Green. My thoughts are with all who have been affected by this horrific event. In this terrible time, let's be respectful and show kindness to one another. 'If you've been impacted, please don't hesitate to reach out for support. Thank you to the emergency services for their unwavering dedication. As someone who has lived in this community for years, it's hard to see our town go through such pain. This place is home to so many wonderful memories for me, and I know we can come together to support each other. Stay strong, Talbot Green.' Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. See our Privacy Notice.
The Guardian
10-03-2025
- The Guardian
Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west of Cardiff. The woman was found with serious injuries in the Green Park area of the Welsh town just after 6pm on Sunday and could not be saved by emergency services, south Wales police said. A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green was taken into custody, police said. Several crime scenes were set up in the area by investigating police and roads were closed. Det Ch Insp James Morris said: 'I understand the concern this will cause the local community, and I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night.' Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) county borough councillor Sarah Jane Davies called online for residents to 'stay vigilant' and thanked them for cooperating.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman, 40, shot dead in Talbot Green
A woman has died after a shooting in Talbot Green in Rhondda Cynon Taf. South Wales Police were called to the Green Park area of the town at about 18:10 GMT on Sunday. The force confirmed a 40-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and died at the scene. A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody. A number of crime scenes have been set up in the area as inquiries continue. Road closures remain in place as officers gather evidence. Det Ch Insp James Morris said: "I understand the concern this will cause the local community, and I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night." Local residents said there has been a significant response from the emergency services, with police vehicles heading to the area at speed with their blue lights on. A police helicopter arrived over Talbot Green at 18:30 on Sunday and circled the area before later returning to base in St Athan. Talbot Green is a town 10 miles north-west of Cardiff. Residents have expressed their shock at the incident on social media. Local councillor Sarah Jane Davies said recent events in the area had caused "concern and alarm in the community".
