OFFICERS investigating a report of violent disorder in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, on Thursday 6 August, have now launched a murder investigation following the death of a 56-year-old man.
Gwent Police received a report of violent disorder involving a group of men in the suburb’s Mill Street, 10 miles south of Abergavenny, at around 7.15pm on Thursday 6 August.
A 56-year-old man – who can now be named as Anthony “Tony” Jones from Brecon - was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since sadly died. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Ten men - aged 31, 33, 34, 39, 40, 40, 45, 59, 61 and 73 - were arrested in connection with the disorder. Three of those men men - aged 39, 45 and 61 - have since been released on bail.
Seven men remain in police custody at this time as enquiries continue.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley said: “We recognise that reports of this nature will cause concern in our community, but we have officers working around the clock conducting enquiries as part of the investigation.
“We’re trying to establish the movements of those involved both before and after the disorder and are asking motorists who were driving along Hospital Road, Mill Road and the surrounding areas between 6pm and 9pm on Thursday to check their dashcam footage.
“Anyone with any information is urged to submit information via the Major Incident Public Portal or contact us quoting log reference 2600255536.”
You can call 101, visit our website or send us a direct message on social media. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or online with information.
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