A Welsh musician has alleged that police officers in Cardiff punched him to the face with no provocation as he travelled home from a gig. Rock singer-songwriter James Kennedy claimed he was "absolutely terrified" for his life and thought he was being robbed by the men who, he alleged, were not in police uniform.
Mr Kennedy, 42, has complained to South Wales Police about the incident, which allegedly left him with injuries. The force says it is investigating allegations about a "stop-search" in Whitchurch and treating them "extremely seriously".
The performer from Caerphilly had played a gig at Brewhouse in St Mary Street on Wednesday, November 23, and left the venue at around 8.45pm. He said as he drove back the turning from Western Avenue into Ely Road was blocked due to flooding so he parked in Alfreda Road at around 9.10pm and picked up his phone to let his partner know he would be late home.
