Police Respond to Threats at Welsh Hospital with Armed Units
Armed officers were sent to the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend on Thursday afternoon. The deployment followed reports of threats towards a person inside the building.
Incident timeline
South Wales Police said officers were called at 1.20pm on March 19. Firearms officers attended shortly before 1.30pm.
- Call to police received at 1.20pm.
- Firearms units arrived just before 1.30pm.
- A 23-year-old man was arrested later on suspicion of making a false report.
Hospital lockdown and witness accounts
Witnesses reported lockdown procedures were implemented inside the hospital. They said no one was allowed to enter or leave while the situation unfolded.
Armed units remained visible at the site during the police operation. Staff and patients were affected by the restricted movement.
Arrest and police action
Police confirmed a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making a false report. Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
South Wales Police reiterated that firearms officers attended in response to the reported threat. Investigators continue to establish the full circumstances.
Responses and ongoing inquiries
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board was approached for comment by Filmogaz.com. No formal response had been published at the time of reporting.
Police responded to threats at the Welsh hospital while armed units carried out their duties. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact South Wales Police.
