Two further arrests following city attack

TWO further arrests have been as part of an attempted murder investigation following a shotgun and machete attack in Cardiff.

South Wales Police is investigating the alleged attempted murder of a 21-year-old man from Tremorfa. After undergoing surgery for life-changing injuries, he remains in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Monday, April 13.

Police confirmed on yesterday that a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Both are from Grangetown and they have been taken to separate police stations across South Wales where they are being questioned.

The 32 year-old man from Ely who was arrested earlier on suspicion of attempted murder remains in custody.

Officers from South Wales Police were called to Harris Avenue in Rumney on Monday at 3.25pm following reports of a serious assault caused by what are described as a machete and shotgun.

A spokesman for the force said detectives investigating the incident have secured four scenes across the Grangetown area of Cardiff.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Wales, from the major crime investigation team, said: “This is a fast moving investigation and we are very grateful to members of the community for their continued support.

“There are four separate scenes across Grangetown and we are still appealing to anyone who has any information, but hasn’t yet contacted us to do so. However insignificant they might think their information is, it could still provide some crucial evidence.”

The force is asking anyone wit information to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111, quoting number 125586.

You can also submit information, including mobile phone footage, online here.