ST HELEN’S ROAD: Man arrested over knife attack as road closed near city’s YMCA

A man has been arrested after another man was injured in a knife attack on St Helen’s Road in Swansea.

South Wales Police said officers were called to the road in the Sandfields area at around 11.40am on Friday (19 June), following a report of a man with a knife attempting to attack another man.

St Helen’s Road was closed for a time between the Kingsway roundabout and Nicholl Street while emergency crews dealt with the incident, which happened outside the city’s YMCA.

A number of police and ambulance vehicles attended, and a cordon was put in place at the junction with Page Street. Officers, some in armed-response gear, could be seen at the scene.

Police and ambulance crews at the scene on St Helen’s Road, Swansea, on Friday. (Image: Swansea Bay News)

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent, the force said. He remains in police custody.

Section 18 is one of the most serious assault charges, covering wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Officers said the two men are known to each other, and the force is treating it as an isolated incident.

South Wales Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened.

An investigation is under way, and the force said an increased police presence would remain in the area to reassure the community while enquiries continue.

Anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101, quoting reference 2600192569.

A cordon in place near the YMCA on St Helen’s Road. (Image: Swansea Bay News)

A spokesperson from South Wales Police said: “Officers attended St Helen’s Road, Sandfields, Swansea at around 11.40am today (Friday June 19) following a report of a man with a knife attempting to attack another man.

“A 35-year-old man from Blaenymaes has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent. He is currently in police custody.

“A 38-year-old man has been taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.

“Both men are known to each other, and this is being considered an isolated incident. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“An investigation into this incident is under way. An increased police presence will be visible in the area for community reassurance whilst this investigation takes place.

“Any witnesses or those who may have dashcam or CCTV footage are asked to get in touch via 101, quoting 2600192569.”

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