A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an alleged assault in the Rhondda town of Treorchy. South Wales Police officers were called at 7pm on Monday to an address on Bute Street.
A 45-year-old man from Treherbert has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and remains in police custody. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Police presence reported
Witnesses reported seeing a large police presence in Treorchy on Monday evening, with armed police also seen in the neighbouring village of Pentre. A police helicopter was also circling above the area.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said officers were called at 7pm on Monday to an alleged assault at an address on Bute Street.
Councillor urges caution
Councillor Richard Clarke told WalesOnline a police van had been parked outside an address on Bute Street in Treorchy for much of Tuesday. In a post on social media, he urged people not to speculate or share videos of events in case it impacts any future proceedings.
A police statement read: “South Wales Police were called at 7pm to an assault at an address on Bute Street in Treherbert. A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. A 45-year-old man from Treherbert has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and remains in police custody. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.”
