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South Wales Argus
14-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Cwmbran
The incident happened in Cwmbran at around 10.45pm. Specially-trained firearms officers attended the scene, and the woman remains in police custody. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: 'We received a report of an assault in Cwmbran at around 10.45pm on Saturday 12 July. 'Responding officers, who were joined by specially-trained firearms officers as a precaution, carried out enquiries in the area. 'Officers arrested a woman, from Cwmbran, on suspicion of attempted murder. The woman, aged 40, remains in police custody at this time. 'The victim, a man from Cwmbran, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries not thought to be life-threatening.' Police are appealing for more information as they continue their investigation. Superintendent Sam Payne, senior investigation officer, said: "We understand that incidents of violence in our communities can be upsetting and unsettling. "I want to reassure people that we do not believe there is a risk to the wider community, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this alleged assault. "You may see an increased police presence in the Cwmbran area while our enquires are carried out. If you have any concerns or information, please do stop and talk to us. 'We're also appealing for anyone who has any information which could assist us to get in touch with us. 'You can contact us via our website, call us on 101 or send a direct message to our Facebook or X social media accounts, quoting log 2500222327. 'You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or via their website.'
Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Wales Online
Armed police called as man rushed to hospital after attack
Armed police called as man rushed to hospital after attack A 40-year-old woman from Cwmbran has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident Armed police rushed to a Welsh town after a man was allegedly assaulted. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in Cwmbran. Officers from Gwent Police were called to reports of an assault in the town at around 10.45pm. Specially-trained firearms officers rushed to the scene "as a precaution", Gwent Police said. The victim, a man from Cwmbran, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries not thought to be life-threatening. Officers carried out inquiries in the area and a 40-year-old women from Cwmbran was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. She remains in police custody at this time. A spokesman for Gwent Police said there will be an increased police presence in the town while officers carry out their inquiries. Article continues below They are appealing for anyone with information that could help with the investigation to come forward. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . Superintendent Sam Payne, senior investigating officer, said on Sunday morning: "We understand that incidents of violence in our communities can be upsetting and unsettling. "I want to reassure people that we do not believe there is a risk to the wider community and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this alleged assault. "You may see an increased police presence in the Cwmbran area while our onquires are carried out. If you have any concerns or information please do stop and talk to us. 'We're also appealing for anyone who has any information which could assist us to get in touch with us." Gwent Police can be contacted via their website, by calling 101, or by sending a direct message to the Facebook or X social media accounts quoting log 2500222327. Article continues below You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
