SWANSEA TRAIN STATION was evacuated by armed police today (Oct 5) in a hunt for murder suspect Steve Baxter, connection with the murder of Simon Clark at Grove Caravan Park, Pendine, on Thursday (Sept 27).
Passengers were rushed off the trains and the station was closed.
A large crowd of commuters gathered outside the station as officers carefully searched the station and trains for the murder supect.
A spokesperson for Arriva Trains Wales said: “There will be some service disruption as there were no trains moving in or out of the station during the incident.
“We’d like to thank customers for their patience and understanding during this incident.
“We work closely with the British Transport Police to keep all passengers safe when using the rail network.”
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “The police presence at Swansea Train Station is linked to the search for Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of the murder of Simon Clark, which happened on Thursday, September 27 in Pendine.
“Firearms teams searched the area and the station was evacuated as a precaution.
“The suspect was not in the station and it has now reopened.”
Four people have been charged in the investigtion so far.
Jeffrey Stephen Ward, aged 40, from Pendine, has been charged with murder.
Linda Mary Rowley, aged 52, from Pendine, has been charged with assisting an offender (murder).
Kirston Macklin, aged 52, from Newport, Gwent, has been charged with assisting an offender (murder).
Julie Louise Harris, aged 46, from Tonypandy, has been charged with assisting an offender (murder).
Detective Superintendent Huw Davies said: “I would like to thank the public for their support and patience while we carry out this investigation. Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim, Simon Clark.
“We are continuing with the search for Steve Baxter, who is wanted on suspicion of murder. We know he was in the Bridgend area last Friday and we are aware that he has connections in the West Wales, South Wales and South West England areas. He is considered dangerous so I urge anyone who sees him or knows where he is not to approach him – call 999.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number: 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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