Two more men have been charged over the firearms incident on Clase Road in Morriston, taking the number charged to four.
James Gilheany, 49, from Llansamlet, is charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and with assault by beating, South Wales Police said.
Pio Gilheany, 21, from Morriston, is charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
Both were remanded in police custody to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court this morning, Saturday 14 November, the force said.
Four other males arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail pending further enquiries, police said.
Four men now charged over Clase Road
Thomas Gilheaney, 29, was charged on Monday with affray and possessing an offensive weapon, and was remanded in custody by Swansea magistrates. Police said he is due at Swansea Crown Court next month.
David Joyce, 24, of Bonymaen, was charged on Friday with affray and with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to do so. He was due before Swansea magistrates that day.
Friday 6 November: a damaged car beside Asda and roads shut for hours
The incident happened at about 4.15pm on Friday 6 November on the A48 Clase Road, alongside Asda. A car was left with damage the force described as “consistent with a firearms discharge”.
Police declared a critical incident and shut Clase Road and Upper Fforest Way for much of the night.
The force has said it knows of no injuries connected to the incident and no wider threat to the public.
Dashcam appeal for Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Fforest Way and Valley Way
Detectives have asked for dashcam footage from drivers who used Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Fforest Way or Valley Way between 4.15pm and 4.30pm that day.
Footage can be sent through the force’s Major Incident Public Portal. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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