Bulldozer pushed into UK village pub after flattening automobile in ‘focused assault’
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH after a bulldozer was driven into a pub in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales
A man has been arrested after a bulldozer was driven into a local pub in in what police believe to be a “targeted” attack. Emergency services swarmed the scene of the incident near the New Inn pub on Smiths Avenue, Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf,on December 4.
Locals were warned to stay away from the area. South Wales Police said that a 35-year-old man from Rhigos has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH and various motoring offences, including driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The bulldozer had also been driven over an empty parked car. Police said the arrested man is currently in hospital. Thankfully, no one else was injured in the incident, reports Wales Online.
A cordon remained in place at the scene on Friday morning, with photos revealing significant damage to the front of the pub. The New Inn announced on its Facebook page that it would be “closed until further notice” due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
An update from the police on Friday morning stated that investigations into the incident were still underway.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “We were called just after 8.45pm on Thursday, 4th December, with a report of a man having driven a bulldozer into a pub on Smiths Avenue, Hirwaun.
“The driver of the bulldozer had also driven over a parked, unoccupied car. We have reason to believe that this incident may have been targeted rather than random, and we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding it.
“A 35-year-old man from Rhigos has been arrested on suspicion of attempt GBH; dangerous driving; driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs and criminal damage. He is currently in hospital.
“No other person was injured during the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
“The incident was swiftly brought under control and we would like to extend our thanks to the public for their support throughout the incident.”
A spokesperson from the Welsh Ambulance Service said: “We were called on Thursday (December 4) at approximately 9.08pm, to reports of an incident near Mount Road, Rhigos.
“We sent one operations manager and one emergency ambulance to the scene along with pre-hospital immediate care specialists from MEDSERVE Wales.
“One patient was conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”
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