Man and boy, 13, arrested following Welsh 'schoolboy attack' video
Man and boy, 13, arrested following Welsh 'schoolboy attack' video
Both the man and the boy remain in police custody
Two pupils from Lliswerry High School were allegedly assaulted on Wednesday
A man has been arrested alongside a 13-year-old boy, following an alleged attack on a pupil walking home from school on Tuesday afternoon.
The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, while the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and both remain in custody at this time. A video of an assault was circulating on Facebook, leading police to launch an urgent investigation. Never miss a Newport story by subscribing to our newsletter here
The assault is believed to have happened at around 3.10pm on a footbridge over Spytty Road in Lliswerry.
The council has confirmed that the alleged victim has returned to school on Thursday morning and is being supported by staff.
A spokesperson for Newport City Council said: "The council is aware of an assault that took place near to Lliswerry High School yesterday. This was reported to the police and their investigations are ongoing.
"The victim is in school today and their wellbeing is being supported and monitored by the school.
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"The council has been in close contact with the school and will continue to provide our full support to them as we deal with this incident."
While officers were making enquiries about this assault, they were made aware of another incident that happened earlier that day, which reportedly involved a different child being assaulted.
Police have confirmed that they understand the worry this news can cause within the community, and assure local residents they are dealing with the matters promptly.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "On the evening of Wednesday 14 May, Gwent Police was made aware of a video circulating on social media appearing to show a school pupil being assaulted.
"Officers have arrested two people - a man aged 30 and a 13-year-old boy - from Cwmbran in connection with the investigation.
"The man was arrested on suspicion of affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, while the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm; both remain in custody at this time.
Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: "We have identified the young person in the video, and officers continue to support him as our enquiries continue.
"We now believe the incident took place between 3.10pm - 3.20pm, on a footbridge over Spytty Road, Lliswerry.
"Last night, officers arrested two people in connection with the investigation.
"We're also continuing to liaise with staff at nearby Lliswerry High School in connection with enquiries regarding a separate assault that reportedly took place earlier in the day.
"I would like to thank the community for the information they've given us up to now.
"We understand the concern that incidents of this nature can cause, and that residents will want to express these concerns.
"But we must also stress that everyone needs to consider the tone and language they use when posting on social media.
"We would encourage people not to speculate or identify anyone thought to be involved as this is now a live investigation, and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice."
"You can let us know any information you have around the incident by calling 101 or by direct messaging us on social media, quoting log 2500152173.
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"Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online."
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