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Two men arrested after armed police called to street in Bargoed

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 17:04, Monday January 8th, 2024.
Last updated: 17:04, Monday January 8th, 2024

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Upper Wood Street in Bargoed

Two men were arrested after armed police were called to a street in Bargoed on Saturday, January 6.

Gwent Police said it received a report of a disturbance in Upper Wood Street at around 8.45pm.

Officers attended, along with specially-trained firearms officers as a precaution, after receiving a report that a man was making threats while holding a knife.

A 35-year-old man from the Bargoed area was arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage, he has since been charged.

A 32-year-old man from the Bargoed area was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He has since been released with no further action.

Police said no injuries were reported.


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