08/01/2014

Man Airlifted To Hospital Following Stabbing

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed in Pontypridd.

The incident happened at around 12.30pm in the Taff Street area on Wednesday.

In a statement, South Wales Police said Sardis Road was temporarily closed in order to allow an air ambulance to land.

Officers have said the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, but "early indications suggest the man was assaulted."

The extent of his injuries are not yet known.

(JP)

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