Man charged with attempted murder after police officers injured

A man has been charged with attempted murder and six other offences after three officers were injured at a police station.

It happened at Talbot Green Police Station, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Friday evening.

Alexander Stephen Dighton, 27, from Llantrisant, also faces a charge of assaulting an emergency worker, assault, arson, criminal damage, possession of offensive weapon and possession of knife/bladed article.

He is due to appear before magistrates in Merthyr Tydfil on Monday.

Two officers were taken to hospital and received treatment for their injuries but have since been discharged.

Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones from South Wales Police said: "I wish to thank the local community and the wider public for their support and concern for the officers involved.

"Our officers showed great bravery and quick thinking during the altercation and, despite being understandably shaken, I am very glad to report that none of the officers involved sustained any major injuries."