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Clase Road, Swansea firearms incident: two more men charged

Two more men have been charged over a firearms incident in Clase Road, Swansea, on Friday 6 November. James Gilheany, 49, and Pio Gilheany, 21, were remanded into police custody to appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court.

Clase Road, Swansea firearms incident: two more men charged
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Two more men have been charged by police investigating a firearms incident in Clase Road, Swansea, bringing the number of people charged in the inquiry to four.

Who has been charged

James Gilheany, 49, who lives in Llansamlet, is accused of:
  • Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
  • Assault by beating
Pio Gilheany, 21, of Morriston, is accused of:
  • Affray
  • Possession of an offensive weapon

Court appearance

Police said both men had been remanded into police custody and were due to appear before Swansea Magistrates’ Court.

The investigation so far

The incident under investigation happened in Clase Road on Friday 6 November. The latest charges follow the arrest of six more men as part of the inquiry.

At the time police released details of the charges, they said four other males arrested in connection with the incident had been bailed while enquiries continue.

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