Two arrested in connection with shooting at flat

TWO people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Cardiff flat.

An antique revolver pistol was used in an attack in Roath, which saw a 26-yearold man being being shot in the face.

Three men wearing navy boiler suits are alleged to have carried out the attempted murder at a flat in Lynwood Court, Elm Street, at about 7pm on Saturday, February 10.

The man was treated for his injuries at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, and discharged two days later.

South Wales Police said two people from London were arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

A spokeswoman yesterday added: “A 22-year-old woman was arrested in Tower Hamlets early this morning and this afternoon a 22-year-old man from Croydon voluntarily attended Cardiff Bay Police Station.”

They were both being questioned by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Rob Cronick said: “This level of violence is extremely rare in South Wales and a dedicated team of detectives have been working on the investigation.

“Today’s arrests are a significant development in our investigation but we are still appealing for information, particularly in relation to the identity of three men and a silver Audi vehicle.”

Three men were seen trying to enter the Lynwood Court flat at about 7pm and then running out soon after.

Information is also sought on a silver Audi A4 estate car, registration number CV53 ZNU.

This vehicle was seen on CCTV driving around the Elm Street area of Roath before driving away from the scene after the incident occurs. It was later found burnt out in Sandringham Road, Penylan.

DCI Cronick added: “We know this vehicle travelled from London to Cardiff on the morning of Saturday, February 10. We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen this vehicle and its occupants at any time on that Saturday.”

It is believed the incident in Lynwood Court is linked to “county lines”.

County lines is when an organised crime group from an area such as London, Birmingham and Liverpool extends their drug dealing enterprise across boundaries.

They often use young people or vulnerable adults to deliver their drugs, coercing them with payment or gifts or by forcing them through intimidation and violence.

Superintendent Steve Murray, head of operations Eastern BCU, added: “Cardiff is one of the safest cities in the UK and it is important we keep it that way by dealing very firmly with anyone who brings a gun into our capital.

“We are working hard to make South Wales a hostile environment for organised crime groups and we need the community to be our eyes and ears and report any suspicious activity.”

Anyone with information regarding the Lynwood Court incident is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 051129.