ARMED police are responding to an ongoing incident on an estate in South Wales.
Cops said they could not share any further details, but confirmed officers were in the Llwydcoed area of Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf on Sunday evening.
A spokesperson said: “We can confirm there is an ongoing police incident in the Llwydcoed area of Aberdare.
“The public are asked to avoid the area until further notice.”
Police have been on the scene since 4.45pm, they said.
Unconfirmed social media reports suggested an ambulance was also on the scene.
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A resident who lives nearby said the action “seemed to be” close to a woodland at the back of the estate.
Dave Jones wrote on Twitter: “There’s a big woodland at the back of the estate… that’s where the action seems to be.”
He added: “Nobody is allowed to leave their houses.”
The local Rhondda Cynon Taf council also advised anyone nearby to avoid the area.
A spokesperson said: “Emergency Services currently dealing with an incident in the Llwydcoed area, Aberdare.
“Some roads are temporarily closed. Please avoid the area if possible.”
