Rioters set vehicles alight and attack police during night of violence in Swansea
Rioters set vehicles alight and attack police during night of violence in Swansea – with officers threatening ‘robust’ action to bring the situation under control
- Vigil for a recently-deceased local resident escalated into chaos in Swansea
- Police described ‘violence, criminal damage and a disregard for public safety’
- Trouble is ‘ongoing’ and South Wales Police are urging residents to stay indoors
- Local Welsh Parliament member Tom Giffard called the scenes ‘disturbing’
Rioters have set vehicles alight and attacked police during a night of violence in Swansea – with officers threatening ‘robust’ action to bring the situation under control.
A vigil for a recently-deceased local resident escalated into ‘violence, criminal damage and a wanton disregard for public safety’ in the Mayhill area, police said.
The trouble is ‘ongoing’ and South Wales Police are urging residents to stay indoors while officers try to safely deal with the situation.
Shocking pictures taken at the scene showed flames billowing from a torched car as onlookers gathered to watch.
Local Welsh Parliament member Tom Giffard called the scenes ‘disturbing’.
South Wales Police Superintendent Tim Morgan said: ‘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.
Rioters have set vehicles alight and attacked police during a night of violence in Swansea – with officers threatening ‘robust’ action to bring the situation under control
A vigil for a recently-deceased local resident escalated into ‘violence, criminal damage and a wanton disregard for public safety’ in the Mayhill area, police said. Pictured: A group at the scene
Shocking pictures taken at the scene showed flames billowing from a torched car as onlookers gathered to watch (pictured)
‘The incident is still on-going 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.’
Local Welsh Parliament member Tom Giffard called the scenes (pictured) ‘disturbing’
The trouble (a group gathered, pictured) is ‘ongoing’ and South Wales Police are urging residents to stay indoors while officers try to safely deal with the situation
Flames were seen billowing from the car in Swansea after it was set alight
