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A man has shot himself with a crossbow in what police have described as a "domestic incident". | A man has shot himself with a crossbow in what police have described as a "domestic incident". |
The man drove to Companies House in Cardiff at 1000 BST and shot himself with the weapon after parking in a lay-by near the building. | The man drove to Companies House in Cardiff at 1000 BST and shot himself with the weapon after parking in a lay-by near the building. |
Paramedics and armed police were called to the scene where the man was found to be "wounded and in pain, but conscious and breathing". | Paramedics and armed police were called to the scene where the man was found to be "wounded and in pain, but conscious and breathing". |
He has been taken to the city's University Hospital of Wales. | He has been taken to the city's University Hospital of Wales. |
No staff or visitors at Companies House - the official UK agency for registering companies - were injured and the man had not breached security. | |
A spokesman said: "Staff, tenants and the trade union remained on premises and have been advised on progress and developments throughout the day. We are grateful for their calm co-operation and support." |
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