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Paul Turner

Alleged knife attack in middle of afternoon in Swansea's main shopping street

Three men have been charged and remanded into custody following an incident involving a knife on Oxford Street, Swansea city centre, in the middle of the afternoon on Tuesday, September 6.

South Wales Police said they were called to the main shopping area in Swansea just before 3.30pm to reports of an assault. They said a knife was involved in the incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted by three other men.

They said the incident would have been witnessed by a number of people and they are asking for anyone who did see it to come forward, especially anyone with pictures or video. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.

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Inspector Dai Wells said: “Just before 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoon we received reports of a disorder on Oxford Street, Swansea." He added that a 24-year-old man from Swansea was the victim of the alleged assault and remains in hospital."

A 20-year-old and 26-year-old, both from Swansea, have since been charged with wounding with intent. A third man, aged 20, also from Swansea, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife. You can read more stories about Swansea here.

Inspector Wells added: "Were you on Oxford Street, Swansea, around 3.30pm on Tuesday, 6th September? If so you may be able to help us. This happened in broad daylight, so I am sure people will have witnessed the [alleged] attack. We are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident, however I am appealing for anyone that may have been a witness to this incident, or anyone that has any images or videos of it, to come forward to assist with the investigation. We can be contacted via https://orlo.uk/85a0y quoting reference 2200303176."

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