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Man in hospital after tampering with live cables at Tredegar | |
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A man suffered serious burns while trying to tamper with or steal live cables from a building site near Tredegar in Blaenau Gwent, say police. | A man suffered serious burns while trying to tamper with or steal live cables from a building site near Tredegar in Blaenau Gwent, say police. |
The 35-year-old is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not said to be life-threatening. | The 35-year-old is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not said to be life-threatening. |
Gwent Police said the incident happened at the site on the Heads of the Valleys road at about 02:00 BST on Friday. | Gwent Police said the incident happened at the site on the Heads of the Valleys road at about 02:00 BST on Friday. |
Officers have warned about the dangers of tampering with live cables as people are putting their lives at risk. | Officers have warned about the dangers of tampering with live cables as people are putting their lives at risk. |
Ch Insp Matthew Williams said: "We are continuing our efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of tampering with live cabling. | Ch Insp Matthew Williams said: "We are continuing our efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of tampering with live cabling. |
"Those who tamper with, or attempt to steal cable or wiring are putting their lives at serious risk. | "Those who tamper with, or attempt to steal cable or wiring are putting their lives at serious risk. |
"Anyone who thinks that stealing metal or cables is easy money, should think about whether it is worth risking their life for, because that is a very real possibility," he added. | "Anyone who thinks that stealing metal or cables is easy money, should think about whether it is worth risking their life for, because that is a very real possibility," he added. |
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