Police in Wales appeal for calm after three officers hurt in ‘violent struggle’
South Wales police have appealed for calm after three officers were injured in a “violent struggle” outside a police station.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, arson and criminal damage after the incident at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The officers challenged the man at the station after police vehicles were damaged at about 7pm on Friday, said police.
Two were taken to hospital to receive treatment but have both since been discharged. None of the officers sustained major injuries.
Ch Supt Stephen Jones said: “I appreciate that this will have caused understandable shock and concern in the local community. However, I would like to make it clear that there is nothing to suggest that there is any wider threat to the public.”
Police said the motive for the incident was still unclear but that there was no wider threat to the public.
Alex Davies-Jones, the Welsh Labour MP for Pontypridd, called for people to be mindful of speculation or misinformation while police carried out investigations.
The suspect remains in custody.