Critical incident declared after shots fired at car near Asda as armed cops swoop and boy, 16, & man, 41, arrested

TWO people have been arrested after a shooting left bullet holes in a car and debris strewn across the roads, as cops declare a critical incident. The altercation is believed to have taken place shortly after 5pm in Morriston, Wales, near the Asda on Clase Road. Cops said one of the vehicles had sustained damage “consistent with a firearms discharge”. A 41-year-old man from Llansamlet has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of affray. One image shows cops inspecting an Audi with a smashed driver side window and a rear number plate falling off. Read more News Another photo shows a vehicle stranded on the verge with damage to its bumper and steelwork. Onlookers reported a police helicopter circling overhead, as well as a large number of officers on patrol in the area. A cordon is currently in place on the dual carriageway, near Castle Bingo, with roads closed off on Upper Forest Way. South Wales Police have declared it a critical incident and said a criminal investigation is now underway. Most read in The Sun The public are being urged not to approach the area. A local fireworks display – organised by Morriston Town AFC – was cancelled at the request of the police. Small fires burning in the vicinity have also been reported, with fire crew confirming they had extinguished a car blaze. It is unknown whether these are linked to the shooting. Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said: “A policing presence will be visible in the area whilst this investigation is ongoing. “It is important that people avoid the area so we can effectively deal with this incident and return the area to normality. “We are aware of footage circulating online in relation to this incident.” They are urging anyone with information to come forward.