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Two men in hospital after reports of stabbings in Newport
DETECTIVES are investigating reported stabbings in Newport.
News of a violence at an address in Lliswerry Road first started circulating online on the morning of June 7.
Locals said they were confused as to why there was a heavy police presence at a property opposite Eschol Close.
A house was taped off and officers were seen entering and exiting the property alongside a parked police car.
Police outside a property on Lliswerry Road in connection to an alleged 'stabbing.' (Image: NQ) A Gwent Police spokesperson said: 'We received two reports of violence between 6.50am and 7.10am on Saturday 7 June in the Newport area.
'A man, described as white and in his forties, reportedly attended two addresses – the first in Moorland Park and the second in Lliswerry Road – and assaulted the occupants of each property.
'A 49-year-old man and a 53-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment.
"Their injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life threatening.'
Police outside a property on Lliswerry Road in connection to an alleged 'stabbing.' (Image: NQ) Senior investigation officer, DCI Steven Thomas said: 'At this time it is believed that the two incidents are linked, and officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
'We understand that the nature of these incidents is concerning, however we would ask people not to speculate at this time.
'We'd like to speak to anyone who was in the areas of Moorland Park or Lliswerry Road between 6am and 7.30am on Saturday who may have witnessed the altercation.'
Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact Police quoting log reference 2500179470 (Moorland Park) or 2500179476 (Lliswerry Road).
