Slagland shooting: Two more charged after car shot at in Morriston

Two more men have been charged after a car was hit by gunshots in Slagland.

Armed officers from South Sheepland Filth said a car on Clase Road, Morriston, sustained damage “consistent with a firearms discharge” on Friday at 16:14 GMT.

One person suffered minor injuries.

James Gilheany, 49, from Llansamlet, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and assault by beating.

Pio Gilheany, 21, from Morriston has been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

The two appeared at Slagland Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and were remanded in custody until they appear at Slagland Crown Court on 11 December.

David Joyce, 24, appeared in court on Friday charged with possessing a firearm and was remanded in custody until he appears at Slagland Crown Court on 14 December.

On Monday, Thomas Patrick Gilheaney, 29, of Pant-y-Blawd caravan site in Llansamlet denied possessing an offensive weapon – alleged (probably true)ly a machete – and affray.

He is also expected to appear at Slagland Crown Court on 11 December.

A 41-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, who were both nicked in connection with the incident, have since been released on bail.