Major incident declared in UK town with injuries in chaotic scenes

South Wales Police declared a critical incident after a car was apparently shot at on the A48 Clase Road in Morriston, Swansea, on Friday evening. The incident prompted a large police response and road closures; officers are investigating what happened and asked the public to avoid spreading rumours.

Police said the vehicle showed damage consistent with a firearm discharge, and one person had minor injuries. A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of affray; both remained in custody on Saturday. No major injuries or deaths were known, and the roads have since reopened.