Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious assault in Aberfan, South Wales Police have said.

Armed officers are in the area, police said, and residents have been urged to avoid the area.

The incident took place on Moy Road just before 9.10am this morning.

A school and a childcare centre have been placed in lockdown while police deal with the incident.

Trinity Childcare and Family Centre, said: “Trinity Childcare and Family Centre Ltd Aberfan are currently in lockdown as a precaution due to an incident within the community. All staff and children are safe.”

Rhiannon Stephens Davies, head teacher of Greenfield School: “We are aware of an ongoing police incident in Aberfan.

“We just wanted to reassure you that as a precaution we are keeping the pupils safe inside the building, and all perimeter gates are locked.”

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Gerald Jones, MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, said: “I have spoken to police regarding a serious incident in Aberfan this morning.

“You may see an increased police presence in the area, and I’d encourage everyone to co-operate with police officers as they deal with the incident.”

Welsh Senned member, Dawn Bowden, said: “I am aware of a serious incident in Aberfan this morning.

“I have spoken to the police and will await further information from them.

“However, please take advice given by the police, who will be grateful for your co-operation while this incident is dealt with.”

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