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Cardiff violence: Six in hospital after city centre disorder | Cardiff violence: Six in hospital after city centre disorder |
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Police put a number of cordons in place | |
Six people are in hospital following a large scale "violent disturbance" in Cardiff city centre. | Six people are in hospital following a large scale "violent disturbance" in Cardiff city centre. |
Police and ambulance crews were called to an area of Queen Street at about 21:50 GMT on Saturday. | Police and ambulance crews were called to an area of Queen Street at about 21:50 GMT on Saturday. |
One of those in hospital suffered head injuries and is in a serious condition and three others are thought to have been stabbed, South Wales Police said. | One of those in hospital suffered head injuries and is in a serious condition and three others are thought to have been stabbed, South Wales Police said. |
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and are in custody in Cardiff Bay. | Two people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and are in custody in Cardiff Bay. |
The injured are all being treated at the University Hospital of Wales, police said. | The injured are all being treated at the University Hospital of Wales, police said. |
Officers were alerted by "multiple reports" of a "large disturbance" on Queen Street and an investigation is under way. | Officers were alerted by "multiple reports" of a "large disturbance" on Queen Street and an investigation is under way. |
Witnesses to the incident, or what happened before or after the violence, are urged to call police via 101. | Witnesses to the incident, or what happened before or after the violence, are urged to call police via 101. |