Two police officers injured after ‘disturbance’ outside police station in Wales
A man has been arrested.
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Your support makes all the difference.Two police officers have been injured after a “disturbance” outside a police station in Wales.
Officers were called at 7pm on Friday to reports of a man “causing a disturbance” outside Talbot Green Police Station in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales Police said.
Two officers were injured in the incident and were taken to hospital, where they are receiving treatment for non life-threatening injuries.
A man was arrested and remains in custody, but police said investigations continue and that there will be a cordon and road closures in the area for a period of time.
Please avoid the area if you can, and I’d urge everyone to be mindful of any speculation or misinformation while investigations are ongoing
Alex Davies-Jones, Welsh Labour MP for Pontypridd, called for people to be “mindful” of speculation or misinformation while police carry out investigations.
“I know that people will rightly be concerned regarding the incident that occurred earlier this evening in Talbot Green,” she said in a post on Facebook.
“My thoughts are with the injured officers and their families. Please respect their privacy at this time, and refrain from posting any comments that could cause distress.
“I am reassured that the police are doing everything they can and continue to work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe.
“Please avoid the area if you can, and I’d urge everyone to be mindful of any speculation or misinformation while investigations are ongoing.”
Councillor for Talbot Green, Sarah Jane Davies, reiterated pleas for people to avoid the area.
She said on social media: “I want to express my gratitude to South Wales Police for their swift response and commend their continued dedication to our safety.
“I urge all residents to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work.”
Bus operator Stagecoach Wales announced service diversions, posting on X: “Due to an ongoing police incident we are unable to serve Talbot Green.
“Services are diverting along the A4119 to and from Matalan roundabout.”