Llandeilo man charged with ‘threats to kill’ and ‘commit arson’

A busy Llandeilo road was closed for a number of hours on Saturday after a huge police response to a man’s threats to kill and commit arson.

Kit Peters
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Police at the incident in Llandeilo (Image: Stuart Ladd)

Firearms officers and police drones were called to the town in response to the 42-year-old man’s threats.

Jason Lewis from Ffairfach in Llandeilo was remanded into custody following the incident and will appear at Llanelli magistrates later today (30 June)

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a disturbance at an address in Llandeilo at around 10.10am on Saturday, June 28.

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“A number of police resources, including drone operators and firearms officers attended the location, and were supported by other emergency services.

“The road was closed for several hours and reopened at around 5.10pm.

“Jason Lewis, ages 42, from Ffairfach, Llandeilo, has been charged with affray, threats to kill, criminal damage, and threats to commit arson. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Llanelli Magistrates Court on June 30.”

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