Three men arrested as armed police called to Dyfatty disturbance

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of assault, and one more has been taken to hospital after an incident took place at a block of flats at a block of flats in Matthew Street, Dyfatty.

Kit Peters
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A large police presence had been seen at the block of flats in Swansea, consisting several police cars, vans, and armed as well as unarmed police officers. 

South Wales Police have now confirmed that it was called to deal with the disturbance at around 12.30pm yesterday afternoon, which led to road closures and a heavy traffic build-up in and out of the city centre.

Armed officers could be seen going within the block of flats, as others waited outside, whilst a Welsh ambulance car could also be seen at the scene. 

The force has now confirmed that three men, each aged 35, 51, and 57, have been arrested on suspicion of assault, following the incident.

A statement by South Wales Police said:

“Three men, aged 35, 51 and 57, have been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at a block of flats in Matthew Street, Waun Wen, at around 12.30pm.

“A 29-year-old man has been taken to hospital.”

[Lead image: Darren Lovering Photography]

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Kit Peters

Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.
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