# Critical incident declared after car ‘damaged by gunfire’ in Swansea as residents told to avoid area

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/critical-incident-declared-after-car-damaged-by-gunfire-in-swansea-as-residents-told-to-avoid-area/
- Published: 2026-11-06T23:34:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T00:35:57+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/swansea-critical-incident-declared-car-gunshot
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- Critical incident declared after reported gunfire damaged a car in Morriston.
- A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested.
- Residents were told to avoid the area as police investigated.

## Summary

South Wales Police declared a critical incident in Morriston, Swansea, after a car was reportedly damaged by gunfire. The investigation prompted road closures and advice for residents to avoid the area, while local events were cancelled.

Police arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of affray. Officers said the incident was ongoing and asked people to share relevant footage or information with police, while avoiding rumours and relying on official updates.

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