Armed officers were deployed to the Morriston area of Swansea on Friday following a shooting incident that left a vehicle damaged. According to BBC News, a car sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge on Clase Road at 16:14 GMT on 6 November. Thomas Gilheany, 29, has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and affray in connection with the incident and is scheduled to appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Police indicated that the individuals involved were likely known to one another and that they held no concerns about a wider threat to public safety. The critical incident was stood down and all affected roads reopened by early Saturday, following the initial emergency response.
A 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet in Swansea, were arrested in connection with the shooting but have since been released on bail. Police clarified that no injuries were sustained in relation to the Clase Road incident, despite initial reports of minor injuries elsewhere.
What information are police seeking?
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and evidence to establish the full circumstances of the shooting. Officers are particularly interested in hearing from motorists who travelled along Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Forest Way or Valley Way between 16:15 and 16:30 on 6 November, as well as those who used Valley Way between 12:00 and 13:30 that day. Police are requesting dashcam footage from all drivers in these areas, regardless of whether they observed anything unusual, as recordings may contain vehicles, movements or other details relevant to the investigation.
How did the community respond?
The incident prompted significant disruption to the local area, with road closures implemented while armed officers investigated. Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones acknowledged the concern caused by such incidents within the community, noting that while they remain uncommon, their impact is substantial. He confirmed that police would maintain a visible presence in the area and expressed gratitude to members of the public for their cooperation with the investigation.
What happens next?
Thomas Gilheany is due to appear before magistrates on Monday to face the charges of offensive weapon possession and affray. Detectives continue to gather witness accounts and are seeking dashcam, CCTV and mobile-phone footage to support their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Key Facts:
- A vehicle was struck by gunfire on Clase Road, Morriston, Swansea on 6 November at 16:14 GMT
- Thomas Gilheany, 29, has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and affray
- Two other individuals arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail
- No injuries were sustained in the shooting
- Police believe those involved were known to one another with no wider public threat
