A Pontardawe woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in the town yesterday evening.
The 32-year-old was arrested at the scene of the incident at Gwyrddgoed Road where her mother suffered multiple stab wounds.
The 63-year-old victim was taken to Morriston Hospital where her condition was described as "serious but stable".
A South Wales Police spokesman said officers were called to a property at around 5.45pm on Tuesday, April 14.
The victim's daughter is currently in custody at Swansea Central Police Station.
Detective Inspector Trudi Meyrick of Neath Port Talbot CID said: “This is a very serious incident which has understandably shocked the community.
"I can reassure local residents that a full investigation into the circumstances of what happened is continuing.”
A forensic examination of the scene was due to be carried out today (Wednesday, April 15) and officers will be in the area carrying out house-to-house enquiries.
Any witnesses to the incident who have not already provided their details to the police should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number 1500129355.
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