Woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales: Police arrest man on suspicion of murder

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was shot dead in South Wales.

Police were called yesterday evening at 6.10pm where they found the 40-year old seriously injured in the Green Park Area of Talbot Green.

She was pronounced dead at the scene and a man now remains in police custody.

Police cordons have been set up in the area and road closures are in place as officers gather evidence and carry out further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector James Morris said: ‘I understand the concern this will cause the local community, and I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night.’

Locals have reported a large police presence with a helicopter seen circling the area.

Alex Davies-Jones, the MP for Pontypridd wrote on a Facebook post: ‘Please stay safe everyone and follow police advice to avoid the Green Park area. We must let law enforcement do their jobs and avoid spreading speculation.’

Images from the scene show investigators clad in white suits as well as uniformed officers surveying the surroundings.

Images from the scene show investigators clad in white suits as well as uniformed officers surveying the surroundings

Police were called yesterday evening at 6.10pm where they found the 40-year old seriously injured in the Green Park Area of Talbot Green (pictured)

South Wales Police told Wales Online yesterday: ‘Emergency services are responding to a serious incident in the Green Park area of Talbot Green. We are asking members of the public to please avoid the area. More detail will follow as soon as available.’

Councillor Sarah Jane Davies, who represents the Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward at the Rhondda Cynon Taf council, made reference to a ‘recent increase in incidents that have caused concern and alarm’.

She wrote in a Facebook post: ‘I want to address the recent increase in incidents that have caused concern and alarm within our community. 

‘We are aware of the seriousness of the situation, and I assure you that steps are being taken to address these issues promptly.’

It comes after a ‘disturbance’ outside the Talbot Green Police station was reported on January 31 earlier this year with police confirming two officers had been injured as a result and needed treatment from paramedics.

A staff member at La Luna restaurant said at the time there were around 20 police cars on scene.

MP Alex Davies-Jones had said her thoughts were with the injured officers and their families. 

She added: ‘I am reassured that the police are doing everything they can and continue to work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe.’

South Wales Police told Wales Online yesterday: ‘Emergency services are responding to a serious incident in the Green Park area of Talbot Green. We are asking members of the public to please avoid the area. More detail will follow as soon as available’