Man found dead after 19-hour stand-off with armed cops that saw residents ordered to stay indoors in South Wales

Now, police have confirmed that a body has been found inside the house.

A South Wales Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to the address at 4.45pm on Sunday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man believed to be in possession of a firearm.

"At approximately 11.45am today officers discovered the deceased body of a man inside the address.

"A police cordon remains in place at the location and the scene is being preserved.

"The man’s family are aware and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file of evidence will be put together for the coroner."

The man has not been named.

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A resident who lives nearby said the action "seemed to be" close to a woodland at the back of the estate.

Dave Jones wrote on Twitter: "There’s a big woodland at the back of the estate… that’s where the action seems to be."

He added: "Nobody is allowed to leave their houses."

The local Rhondda Cynon Taf council also advised anyone nearby to avoid the area.

A spokesperson said: "Emergency Services currently dealing with an incident in the Llwydcoed area, Aberdare.

"Some roads are temporarily closed. Please avoid the area if possible."