Third man charged over Pyle shooting remanded in custody

20‑year‑old from Bridgend faces multiple charges

South Wales Police confirmed that Daniel Clarke, 20, from Bridgend, has been charged following the incident on Maes Glas, Pyle, on Monday 22 September.

Clarke is accused of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiring with others to cause grievous bodily harm. He is also alleged to have taken part in the activities of an organised crime group. In addition, prosecutors say he had a firearm and suitable ammunition in a public place, and that he was concerned in the supply of a class B controlled drug.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 October at 10am.

What happened in Pyle

The charges stem from an incident in the early hours of Monday 22 September, when residents of a property on Maes Glas reported hearing a loud bang at around 3.30am. On inspection, they discovered two holes in the glass panel of their front door.

Police officers attended and later recovered bullets from the scene. The discovery sparked a major investigation, with detectives treating the incident as a targeted attack involving a firearm.

In the days that followed, two men were arrested and subsequently charged in connection with the shooting. Both were remanded in custody earlier this month, as reported by Swansea Bay News.

Ongoing investigation

This latest charge brings the total number of men facing prosecution over the incident to three. South Wales Police say their enquiries are continuing and have thanked the local community for their cooperation during what has been described as a “serious and concerning” case.

The force has again appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

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Arrests in Bryntirion

The arrests follow an incident on Monday 22 September, when a resident on Maes Glas, Pyle, reported hearing a loud bang and later found damage to their front door. Officers recovered what appeared to be two bullets at the scene.

Police confirmed that a 20‑year‑old man and a 39‑year‑old man, both from the Bryntirion area of Bridgend, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. They remain in custody for questioning.

For the safety of officers and the public, firearms units were deployed during the arrests.

‘We understand this may cause concern’

Detective Inspector Gareth Holmes said:

“We understand this incident may cause concern in the community, but I want to reassure residents that we are carrying out a thorough investigation. We are grateful for the cooperation of people in Pyle and Bryntirion as our enquiries continue.”

No injuries were reported, but the property has since been boarded up.

Neighbours react

According to BBC Wales, neighbours suggested the incident may have been a case of mistaken identity. One resident told the broadcaster:

“The lady and her son who live in the house are lovely… the feeling is it must be a case of mistaken identity, or someone has got the wrong address.”

Appeal for information

South Wales Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, quoting occurrence number 2500303856.

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