EditorShots fired near horses spark safety row in Fforest
Lee Morgan, who owns the land in question, said the incident happened on Sunday while his daughter was exercising horses in the yard. Shots were reportedly fired nearby, leaving both rider and horse “shaken but safe.”
Morgan said the area has long been used by local families walking off the public footpaths with his informal permission — but that has now changed.
“My land is no longer safe,” he wrote in a public post. “For the safety of my children and animals, I kindly ask everyone to stick strictly to the public footpaths.”
He added that someone had previously been seen in the fields carrying a firearm, and confirmed that Dyfed‑Powys Police had been informed.
Police confirm report of gunshots
In a statement, Dyfed‑Powys Police said:
“Dyfed‑Powys Police received a report on Sunday, December 14th, raising concerns that shots had been heard on land in the Fforest area of Pontarddulais.
An officer attended however no one was found in the area at the time.
Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity or has concerns is asked to contact police.”
Councillor deletes safety warning post
The original post was shared in a local Facebook group but later removed by Llanedi councillor Tyrone Rees, who said it was “unsuitable” and expressed doubt that the person responsible was from Llanedi.
In a private message, Rees said:
“I know everybody with firearms in Llanedi and would suspect the people responsible are from further afield. It’s about striving a balance and not promoting fear.”
His decision to delete the post sparked a backlash from Morgan’s family, who said the warning was issued purely to protect the public.
“This was never about blame — it was about preventing an accident,” they wrote. “God forbid something were to happen to a child while we’re not at the yard.”
Police presence expected in the area
Morgan said officers would be present in the area and may question anyone found off the public footpaths. He urged residents to take extra care and report any suspicious activity.
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