A man has been arrested after a suspected stabbing incident in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, late on Friday night. Police were called to Station Street in Porth, where the road was closed off in both directions as emergency services responded to the scene. It has been confirmed that a man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the suspected stabbing.
Another man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and the police have launched a full investigation into the matter. A spokesperson for South Wales Police stated that a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, while a 28-year-old man who suffered non-life-threatening injuries has been discharged from the hospital.
At around 11.20 pm on Friday, the police issued a statement urging the public to avoid the area and use alternative routes due to the road closure at Station Street in Porth. The road closure was expected to remain in place for some time, with delays anticipated in the area.
The police further confirmed that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and inquiries are being conducted to gather more information about the suspected stabbing. Updates on the case are being provided as the investigation progresses.
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