'Unacceptable violence' on a Welsh street saw glass bottles being thrown and golf club used as weapon
'Unacceptable violence' on a Welsh street saw glass bottles being thrown and golf club used as weapon
A top police officer has said it was 'abhorrent' that there was a complete disregard for innocent passers-by
Caradoc Road in Cwmbran
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Police have arrested three people after "violent disorder" in a Welsh town. The incident, described by a Gwent Police officer as "completely unacceptable", took place in Cwmbran on Friday, May 30. Officers responded to reports that a woman had been assaulted by another at 4pm at Caradoc Road.
And following this incident, glass bottles were allegedly thrown in the street. A man then allegedly assaulted another with a golf club. Gwent Police officers are continuing inquiries into the incident, but have made three arrests.
A statement from Gwent Police read: "We have arrested three people in connection with reports of violent disorder in Cwmbran on Friday, May 30.
"At around 4pm, officers were called to Caradoc Road in the town after receiving reports that a woman had been assaulted by another woman.
"Following this alleged assault, it was also reported that glass bottles were thrown in the street before a man assaulted another with a golf club."
Inspector Lee Stachow added: "Violence of any nature is completely unacceptable.
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"But what was particularly abhorrent was the complete disregard for innocent passers-by who could've potentially been affected.
"We've now made three arrests in connection with the incident as our enquiries continue."
Police say a 35-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and assault (x2).
He remains in police custody.
A 25-year-old man, also from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, common assault and possession of a weapon in a public place. He was released on conditional bail. A 27-year-old woman from Newport was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, assault and dangerous driving.
She's also been released on bail while officers carry out further enquiries.
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