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Armed police cordon off Monthermer Road in Cardiff | Armed police cordon off Monthermer Road in Cardiff |
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An operation involving armed police has been carried out at an address in Cardiff. | An operation involving armed police has been carried out at an address in Cardiff. |
South Wales Police cordoned off an area surrounding a property in Monthermer Road, Cathays, at 08:27 BST on Saturday. | South Wales Police cordoned off an area surrounding a property in Monthermer Road, Cathays, at 08:27 BST on Saturday. |
It is understood the street has now been reopened and the incident is being investigated. | It is understood the street has now been reopened and the incident is being investigated. |
Insp Chris Truscott could not confirm if there were firearms or other weapons inside the property. | |
It is not known how many people at the address were involved. | 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". | 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." |
South Wales Police later confirmed that an officer sustained minor injuries to his arms during the incident. |