Man charged with possession of imitation firearm after shots heard in Cardiff

Police were called to Heol Pant y Deri, Ely on Thursday night.

Police car
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 6th Aug 2024

A man from Cardiff has been charged by police after reports gunshots were heard in Ely last week.

34 year old Ben Lawrence from Caerau will appear before Cardiff Magistrates Court today - charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He's also been charged with driving without a licence.

Police were called to Heol Pant Y Deri at around 11.15pm last Thursday night.

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