Wales is experiencing a series of incidents and weather alerts. Stay updated with the latest news and developments.
Wales is facing a series of incidents and weather alerts today. From vehicle thefts to weather warnings, here’s what you need to know to stay informed and safe.
The day began with a dramatic incident in Briton Ferry, where a delivery van was allegedly stolen and crashed into a parked car, flipping over and injuring the driver who attempted to stop the theft.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene on Regent Street West between 3pm and 3.30pm.
Weather alerts and traffic disruptions
The Met Office has issued weather alerts for Wales, with showers expected to become less frequent this evening. The forecast predicts a minimum temperature of 8 °C, with winds slowly easing overnight.
Tomorrow is expected to be much drier, though showers are still likely in places, with a maximum temperature of 16 °C.
Traffic disruptions are also affecting the region. The M4 westbound at junction 43 A465 (Llandarcy) is experiencing stop-start traffic, with a travel time of 25 minutes.
Additionally, strong winds on the A55 Britannia Bridge have led to a speed limit of 30 mph.
Serious incidents and investigations
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at an address in Caldicot. Officers attended the property at Green Lane around 3am on Thursday, and a 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Forensic officers from Gwent Police remain at the scene.
In Cardiff, a man is in hospital after being stabbed in the early hours of Thursday morning. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of robbery following the incident in Caerau. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where he continues to receive medical treatment.
A teenager has been arrested after two boys were stabbed in Gabalfa, Cardiff. The victims, aged 16 and 17, were taken to the University Hospital of Wales with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and the arrested teenager remains in police custody.
Emergency incidents and closures
Emergency services are dealing with two major incidents in Neath Port Talbot. One incident is at Neath Abbey Wharf, and the other is at Tata Steel in Port Talbot. The public is advised to avoid these areas and find alternative routes.
Tenby Esplanade has been closed by police due to an emergency incident. The public is being asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journey.
A40 in Monmouthshire is closed northbound due to emergency repairs from A466 Dixton Road to The B4164 Norton Close. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
In other news, a body has been found in the search for a missing 80-year-old woman, Jagdish Randhawa. The body was discovered in the Dyfed-Powys Police force area, and her family has been informed.
A pub landlord has been fined £19,000 for illegally showing Sky Sports football matches to customers without the correct licence. John Peter Turner, the licensee of the Dolphin Inn in Llanymynech, was found guilty of two offences relating to the dishonest broadcast of televised programming.
Cardiff McDonald’s on St Mary Street has been closed for around four weeks to deal with a cockroach issue. The restaurant is expected to reopen by the end of this week.
Two people have been hospitalised after a crash on the A4059. South Wales Police are investigating the collision, which occurred between two cars on the A4059 between Cwmbach and Aberdare.
An ongoing incident at Port Talbot steelworks has emergency services on the scene. A major fire sent large plumes of smoke into the sky, and residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
