A man has denied possessing an offensive weapon, which was allegedly a machete, after armed police responded to a "critical incident" involving a car being hit by gunshots.

South Wales Police (SWP) said a vehicle sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge" on Clase Road, Morriston, Swansea at 16:14 GMT on Friday.

Appearing at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Monday, Thomas Patrick Gilheaney, 29, of Pant-y-Blawd caravan site in Llansamlet, Swansea, also denied affray.

A 41-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, both from Llansamlet, who were both arrested in connection with the incident, have been released on bail.

There are no known injuries connected to the incident.

SWP said it wanted to hear from motorists who were travelling along Clase Road, Samlet Road, Upper Forest Way or Valley Way between 16:15 and 16:30 on 6 November, and those who travelled along Valley Way between 12:00 and 13:30.

Even those drivers who did not see anything are being asked to submit their dashcam footage "as it may have captured information, vehicles or movements that are important to the investigation".

Ch Supt Stephen Jones said: "Incidents such as this one are rare, but we appreciate they cause significant concern within local communities."

He said there would continue to be a police presence in the area, thanking members of the public for their help with the investigation.

Gilheaney is expected to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 11 December.