South Wales Police were called just before 9am this morning with malicious communications towards a property on High Street, #Mountain Ash.
Chief Inspector Matthew Rowlands said: “We take communications such as this one extremely seriously and a 43-year-old man from Mountain Ash is currently in police custody, having been arrested a very short time after the incident happened.
“No-one was harmed, and an investigation is on-going however the road is currently closed in both directions between Graig Street and Pryce Street whilst officers continue to deal with the incident.
“There will be a number of officers remaining in the area to provide reassurance and support throughout the day whilst also assisting the investigation.
“Those affected by the police cordons are thanked for their cooperation whist inquiries continue.”