Two additional men have been charged following a shooting incident that damaged a vehicle in Swansea. According to BBC News, armed officers from South Wales Police responded to the incident on Clase Road in Morriston on Friday at 16:14 GMT, where a car sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge. One person received minor injuries in the attack.
James Gilheany, aged 49 from Llansamlet, faces charges of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and assault by beating. Pio Gilheany, 21, from Morriston has been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Both men appeared at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Saturday and were held in custody pending their appearance at Swansea Crown Court scheduled for 11 December.
The incident has resulted in charges against multiple individuals. David Joyce, 24, was charged with possessing a firearm and appeared in court on Friday. His solicitor indicated Joyce would deny the charges and told the court he was not in the area at the time of the incident. Joyce remains in custody until his appearance at Swansea Crown Court on 14 December.
Thomas Patrick Gilheaney, 29, of Pant-y-Blawd caravan site in Llansamlet, denied possessing an offensive weapon—allegedly a machete—and affray when he appeared in court on Monday. He is also expected to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 11 December.
How many people have been arrested?
A total of six individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Beyond those charged, four other males arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail pending further enquiries. A 41-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, were released on bail following their arrests.
What do police say about the incident?
Investigators believe the people involved were likely to know one another, according to statements from police leadership. Officers declared a critical incident and closed Clase Road and Upper Fforest Way for much of the night following the shooting. Police said they knew of no wider threat to the public and asked drivers to submit dashcam footage from nearby roads around the time of the incident.
What happens next?
The cases will proceed through the crown court system, with multiple defendants scheduled to appear on 11 December and Joyce appearing on 14 December. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to gather evidence and statements from witnesses.
Key Facts:
- A vehicle on Clase Road, Morriston was struck by gunfire on Friday, 6 November at 16:14 GMT
- Four men have been charged; two others arrested in connection remain on bail
- One person sustained minor injuries in the incident
- Police believe those involved were likely known to each other
- Multiple defendants are due to appear at Swansea Crown Court in December
