A serious episode of disorder that saw cars torched and sent freewheeling down a steep hill and riot police bombarded with missiles is believed to have begun as a vigil for someone who had died.
The incident flared at around 8pm on Thursday in the Mayhill area of Swansea and you can get all the latest on the incident with our live updates here.
Shortly before 11pm South Wales Police issued a statement. A force spokesman said: “A number of our officers are at the scene of large-scale disorder in the Mayhill area of Swansea. Residents are urged to stay indoors while the matter is brought to a safe conclusion.”
Superintendent Tim Morgan said: “What is believed to have started as a vigil to a recently-deceased local resident has escalated into violence, criminal damage, and a wanton disregard for public safety.
“We have a number of officers at the scene working to de-escalate the situation as quickly as possible and allow other emergency service colleagues to attend to calls in the area.
“The incident is still ongoing and we urge anyone involved to leave the scene immediately.
“Those involved can expect to face robust action. Post-incident investigations will also aim to identify all those concerned.
“In the meantime we urge local residents to stay indoors while the matter is brought to a safe conclusion.”
The force statement adds: “Anyone with any information, photographs or video footage is asked to contact us via the following channels:
- Online at: https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
- Send us a private message on Facebook/Twitter
- Via email: PublicServiceCentre@south-wales.police.uk
- Phone: 101
“Please quote incident 992 of May 20.”
