South Wales Police arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the death of a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly, Bridgend, who crashed her car into a wall on Coity Road on Monday. Police stated the woman had injuries unrelated to the crash. The arrest took place after armed officers conducted a raid at Ger-y-Nant, a sheltered housing complex for over-60s in Bridgend, where a heavy police presence and a cordon remain.
Chief Superintendent Jason Rees described the incident as deeply distressing and thanked the local community for their cooperation during the police operation. Residents expressed surprise at the scale of the police response, noting the unusual presence of armed officers and drones at the retirement complex. Some locals also highlighted ongoing social issues in the area, including concerns about drug and alcohol problems.
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