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Armed police cordon off Monthermer Road in Cardiff Armed police cordon off Monthermer Road in Cardiff
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Armed police are attending an "ongoing incident" at an address in Monthermer Road, Cathays, Cardiff. An operation involving armed police has been carried out at an address in Cardiff.
South Wales Police confirmed it has cordoned off a number of streets in the area while the situation is continuing. South Wales Police cordoned off an area surrounding a property in Monthermer Road, Cathays, at 08:27 BST on Saturday.
Insp Chris Truscott could not confirm if there were firearms or other weapons at the address or how many suspects were involved. It is understood the street has now been reopened and the incident is being investigated.
He said armed officers were deployed at 08:27 BST on Saturday for "the safety of the public and the police officers". Insp Chris Truscott could not confirm if there were firearms or other weapons were inside the property.
It is not known how many people at the address were involved.
Insp Truscott said officers were deployed for "the safety of the public and the police officers".
The police helicopter was also at the scene.The police helicopter was also at the scene.
Insp Truscott said: "South Wales Police officers have attended the scene of an incident at Monthermer Road, Cardiff.Insp Truscott said: "South Wales Police officers have attended the scene of an incident at Monthermer Road, Cardiff.
"An investigation into the matter is continuing."An investigation into the matter is continuing.
"Armed police officers were deployed to ensure the safety of the public and officers in the area.""Armed police officers were deployed to ensure the safety of the public and officers in the area."