Police cordoned off an area of Cardiff as they launched a significant response to claims a 16-year-old boy had been seriously injured.
South Wales Police confirmed officers were called to an alleged incident on Tuesday afternoon while the Welsh Ambulance Service were also called to the scene.
They were called to an incident near Caerau Lane and a large police presence was said to have remained at the scene for most of the afternoon. People have also described seeing a cordon in place near the area.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police was called just before 4.55pm on Tuesday, January 4, following reports of a 16-year-old boy having sustained serious injuries in the Caerau area of Cardiff.
"Inquiries are continuing to ascertain the full circumstances behind the incident.
"Anyone who may have any information in connection to the incident is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting reference number 2200003684."
A spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed staff were also alerted to the incident but the team left the scene after it was discovered their services weren't required.
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