Live updates as police called to River Taff incident near Cardiff city centre

Emergency services are responding to an ongoing incident on the River Taff in Cardiff as people are asked to avoid the area. South Wales Police confirmed they are in attendance at the Taff embankment near the city centre.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Emergency services are responding to an incident on the River Taff by the Taff embankment. People are being advised to avoid the area. More details will follow as soon as available.“ Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as well as the Welsh Ambulance Service have been asked to comment. Police say Taff Embankment is to be closed for some time.

On social media they said: "We are at the scene of an incident on the Taff Embankment Cardiff The road is currently closed in both directions on the Taff Embankment between Coedcae Street exit and Aber Street Exit It is expected to remain closed for some time."

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Live updates on the ongoing incident below: