Key Points
- A 29 year old male, named Thomas Gilheany, faces charges of carrying an offensive weapon and affray following the firearms incident in Morriston, Swansea.
- He is expected in court at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9 November.
- The South Wales Police say a vehicle on the A48 Clase Road has been damaged in a manner consistent with the discharge of firearms around 4.15pm on Friday 6 November.
- The armed response unit attended and the police classified this as a critical incident.
- A 41 year old male from Llansamlet has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- Also, a 16 year old male from Llansamlet has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
- They both have been released on police bail, as stated by the latest update of WalesOnline.
- The police state that there are no reports of any injuries in relation to the incident in their latest press release.
- There were previous reports that a person has received minor injuries in relation to the incident; however, the South Wales Police have clarified that there are no known injuries in relation to this incident.
- Detectives are appealing for any dashcam, CCTV, and mobile phone footage from local residents and drivers.
Swansea Crime (Wales Times) November 2026 — Thomas Gilheany, 29, has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and affray after an incident on the A48 Clase Road in which police said a vehicle sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge. He is scheduled to appear at uk/local/swansea/">Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Swansea shooting update: A man is due before magistrates after police charged him in connection with a firearms incident that prompted a major emergency response in Morriston, Swansea.
As reported by WalesOnline, South Wales Police confirmed that Gilheany was arrested in connection with the incident on Friday, 6 November. The force’s Major Crime Investigation Team is leading the ongoing inquiry.
The incident occurred at approximately 4.15pm on Friday on the A48 Clase Road, near Castle Bingo and close to an Asda store, in the Morriston area of Swansea. Police said armed officers attended after reports linked to a vehicle that had been damaged.
What did police say happened?
South Wales Police said the vehicle “sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge”. The force described the event as a firearms incident and declared a critical incident as officers responded to the scene.
As reported by ITV Wales, police said the incident happened at about 4.15pm on the A48 Clase Road. The broadcaster reported that all roads closed in connection with the investigation had reopened by Saturday.
The BBC reported that footage circulating online appeared to show officers beside a stationary vehicle that had been hit by a shotgun round near an Asda store on Clase Road.
Who has been arrested?
Three people were arrested in connection with the investigation. As reported by ITV Wales, a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, while a 16-year-old boy from Llansamlet was arrested on suspicion of affray.
A 29-year-old man from Swansea later identified in police updates reported by WalesOnline and Greatest Hits Radio South Wales as Thomas Gilheany was arrested on Saturday morning on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon.
In its latest update, as reported by WalesOnline, South Wales Police said Gilheany had been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and affray. The force said the 41-year-old man and the 16-year-old boy had been released on police bail.
Were there any injuries?
In the latest police update reported by WalesOnline, South Wales Police said no injuries had been reported in connection with the incident. Greatest Hits Radio South Wales also reported that police said there were no known injuries connected with the incident.
Earlier coverage differed on this point. Nation.Cymru reported that police had said one person went to officers with minor injuries, while the force said it was not aware of any major injuries or fatalities. The South Wales Argus similarly reported that one person had gone to police with injuries described as minor.
What are police asking the public to do?
South Wales Police are asking drivers and local residents to submit dashcam, CCTV or mobile-phone footage that may assist detectives. As reported by WalesOnline, the force is particularly interested in footage from drivers on Clase Road, Samlet, Upper Way or Valley Way between 4.15pm and 4.30pm, and from those who travelled along Valley Way between noon and 1.30pm.
The force said footage could contain details, vehicles or movements relevant to the investigation, even if the person recording did not believe they had witnessed anything significant at the time.
Footage can be submitted through the Major Incident Portal. South Wales Police also said information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What have police leaders said?
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said the investigation involved detectives and specialist personnel and remained ongoing. As reported by WalesOnline, he said:
“Our investigation, which involves teams of detectives and specialized personnel, is ongoing. While incidents like this are infrequent, we understand they create considerable anxiety within the community.”
He added that a visible police presence would continue in the area while inquiries continued and officers offered reassurance to residents. He also thanked members of the public who had supported the investigation so far.
Background of the development
The incident took place on Friday, 6 November, on the A48 Clase Road in Morriston, Swansea. South Wales Police responded after receiving reports that a vehicle had sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge, leading to the deployment of armed officers and a major police presence.
Initial reports said two people had been arrested: a 41-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet. A third person, later identified as Thomas Gilheany, was arrested the following morning.
The case is being investigated by South Wales Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team. The latest development is that one of the three people arrested has now been charged and is due to appear before Swansea Magistrates’ Court.
Prediction: How this may affect residents
For residents of Morriston, Llansamlet and nearby communities, the development is likely to mean continued police activity and appeals for information in the coming days. Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones has said officers will remain visible in the area while the investigation continues, which may provide reassurance but could also cause disruption around the Clase Road area.
For drivers and local businesses, police appeals for dashcam and CCTV footage may lead to further requests for recordings from the relevant time periods. The investigation’s progress, including Monday’s court appearance, is likely to remain a focus of local coverage as police seek to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
