A 29-year-old man has been charged with affray and possessing an offensive weapon after Friday’s incident on Clase Road in Morriston, South Wales Police says.
Thomas Gilheany is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 9 November, the force said.
He was arrested on Saturday morning, the day after the incident, which police say happened at about 4.15pm on Friday 6 November.
41-year-old man and 16-year-old boy released on bail
A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, have been released on bail, police said.
They were arrested within hours of the incident, the man on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and the boy on suspicion of affray, the force said at the time.
Police say there are no known injuries connected to the incident. The force’s Major Crime Investigation Team is leading the investigation, which is ongoing.
Dashcam appeal for Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Forest Way and Valley Way
Detectives want to hear from drivers who used Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Forest Way or Valley Way between 4.15pm and 4.30pm on Friday, and anyone who travelled along Valley Way between 12pm and 1.30pm that day.
They are asking for dashcam footage even from drivers who saw nothing at the time, as it may have caught information, vehicles or movements important to the investigation, police said.
Dashcam, CCTV and mobile phone footage can be sent through the force’s Major Incident Public Portal. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said: “Incidents such as this one are rare but we appreciate they cause significant concern within local communities.”
He said officers would stay in the area: “Our visible policing presence will remain in the area as officers continue their enquiries and provide reassurance to local residents.”
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