Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
A violent incident occurred near Pontypool, south Wales, on Thursday evening, resulting in one man being left in critical condition and another in the hospital. Five men were arrested following the disturbance, with four of them currently in police custody. The arrested men range in age from 31 to 61 years old. The fifth suspect, aged 59, is hospitalized, while a 56-year-old remains in critical condition.
Police have appealed for information and CCTV or dashcam footage from witnesses who may have been in the area between 19:00 and 19:30 BST. The National Police Air Service and paramedics were also present at the scene. Gwent Police Deputy Chief Superintendent Anne-Marie Salwey emphasized that violence is unacceptable and stated that anyone involved in the disorder will be held accountable. The road between Mill Road and Hospital Road remains closed in both directions.
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