Road closed as firefighters, ambulance and police rush to scene of alleged attempted murder outside pub
Road closed as firefighters, ambulance and police rush to scene of alleged attempted murder outside pub
Police were called alongside paramedics and firefighters
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Two men have been arrested, one on suspicion of attempted murder, following an incident outside a pub in Newport.
The 42-year-old man remains arrested for attempted murder remains in police custody alongside a 33-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of affray. They were both hospitalised as a result of the incident and their injuries are not described as life-threatening or life-changing.
Police were called to the scene of an altercation between two men outside the Victoria Inn on Caerleon Road in Newport at around 7pm on Sunday.
They attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Eye witnesses claim a man was set on fire outside of the pub that evening.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of an altercation between two men on Caerleon Road, Newport, at around 7pm on Sunday 15 June.
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"Officers attended along with the Welsh Ambulance Service and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
"Both men were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and were discharged.
"The 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
"The 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.
"Both, from the Newport area, remain in police custody at this time, as our enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Ellen Joslyn, the senior investigating officer, said: "We understand seeing a large number of officers in the area may cause some concern but we believe there is no ongoing threat to the public.
"A police cordon is currently in place as we try to establish the circumstances.
"If you have any concerns, then please do stop and talk with us."
Anyone who witnessed the alleged altercation or has relevant information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, can contact Gwent Police via their website, by calling 101 or sending them a direct message on our Facebook or X social media channels, quoting log reference 2500188993.
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You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555111 or via their website.
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