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Seven people arrested after a disturbance involving a group of youths in Tonypandy

South Wales Police have arrested seven people after a disturbance involving a group of youths in Tonypandy.

Officers have been investigating a disturbance in Tonypandy, near the train station, involving a group of youths.

Two boys were assaulted as part of the disturbance which happened just after 5pm on Wednesday, February 2.

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A Section 60 Notice was implemented following the incident. Polie say this was to ensure no further disturbances could take place and have confirmed no such incidents did occur.

The notice allowed officers temporary extra stop and search powers by South Wales Police.

Which allowed officers in the Rhondda powers to:

  • stop and search any pedestrian, or anything carried by them for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments without good reason, or
  • to stop and search any vehicle, its driver and any passenger, for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments.
  • The notice took effect at 3pm on Thursday, February 3 and remained in place until 9am, Friday, February 4.

    South Wales Police have announced that a further three arrests have been made in relation to the incident, taking the total number of arrests to seven.

    Three boys aged 15, three aged 14 and an 18 year-old have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

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