Four arrested after suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre

A 20‑year‑old man is in hospital and four men have been arrested after a suspected racially aggravated attack in Swansea city centre.

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Princess Way in Swansea city centre, where police were called to a suspected racially aggravated attack in the early hours of Thursday morning. (Image: Google Maps)

Police were called to Princess Way at around 1.30am today (Thursday, January 15) following reports of a disturbance in the busy city centre street.

Officers say they found a 20‑year‑old man from Wolverhampton injured at the scene. He was taken to hospital, where his condition is still being assessed.

Four men — aged 42, 38, 27 and 25 — have been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated attack. They include men from Runcorn and Brackla, with two others whose home areas have not yet been confirmed.

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A police cordon remains in place while detectives continue their enquiries.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:

“Officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Princess Way, Swansea city centre at around 1:30am today (Thursday January 15).

“A 20-year-old man from Wolverhampton has been taken to hospital where his condition is currently being assessed.

“Four men – a 42-year-old man from Runcorn, Cheshire, a 27-year-old man from Brackla, Bridgend, a 38-year-old man and a 25-year-old man – have been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated GBH offence.

“An investigation into this incident is ongoing. A scene is currently being held.

“Any witnesses should get in touch on 101, quoting occurrence number 2600014215.”

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