Teenagers arrested after alleged assault

A 14-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after an alleged assault which left a man in hospital.

Police are investigating after the incident in Splott, Cardiff on Wednesday afternoon.

A 14-year-old boy and two 18-yearold men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after the incident on Habershon Street and remain in custody.

A 25-year-old man is being treated at the University Hospital of Wales for “serious but non-life-threatening injuries”.

On Wednesday residents reported armed police with riot shields on the street at about 3.20pm.

Armed officers and divisional units attended.

A spokesman said: “South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a serious assault in Splott which left a man in hospital.

“Armed officers were called on Habershon Street, at around 3.20pm yesterday.

“A 25-year-old man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where he is currently being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

“Two local 18-year-old men and a 14-year-old boy, who is also from the Cardiff area, were arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of violent disorder. They currently remain in custody.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact 101, quoting occurrence 1800125473.