A second man is due in court in connection with a shooting that led to a critical incident being declared in Swansea on Friday, November 6. Police previously said a vehicle "sustained damage consistent with a firearms discharge" during the incident.
Charges and court appearance
South Wales Police said David Joyce, 24, of Bonymaen, has been charged with affray and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or enable another to do so. He is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Friday morning.
The incident took place in the Clase Road area and prompted a major police response, with armed officers called to the scene. The major crime investigation team at South Wales Police is continuing its investigation.
Related case and bail decisions
The update follows the appearance of 29-year-old Thomas Gilheaney before Swansea Magistrates' Court on Monday morning. Gilheaney, whose address was given as Pant-y-blawd Road caravan site in Llansamlet, is charged with possessing an offensive weapon, namely a machete, and using or threatening unlawful violence on Friday, November 6.
In court, Gilheaney, who appeared in the dock in a grey tracksuit, denied carrying a machete and pleaded not guilty to using or threatening unlawful violence. The court heard he is a landscape gardener. He will next appear before Swansea Crown Court on December 11 and has been remanded in custody until then.
Police previously said a 41-year-old man from Llansamlet arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and a 16-year-old boy, also from Llansamlet, arrested on suspicion of affray, have been released on bail. There are no known injuries in connection with the incident.
Appeal for dashcam footage
Detectives have appealed for information, particularly from motorists travelling along Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Forest Way or Valley Way between 4.15pm and 4.30pm on Friday afternoon, and those who travelled along Valley Way between 12pm and 1.30pm.
A South Wales Police statement said that even if motorists did not witness the incident or see anything they considered significant at the time, they are asked to submit dashcam footage, as it may have captured information, vehicles or movements important to the investigation.
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said: "Our investigation which involves teams of detectives and specialist staff continues. Incidents such as this one are rare but we appreciate they cause significant concern within local communities. Our visible policing presence will remain in the area as officers continue their enquiries and provide reassurance to local residents. I would like to thank members of the public who have assisted with our investigation so far."
