A 37-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after an alleged assault outside a Wetherspoon’s pub. The incident, outside the Picture House pub in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent took place between 11.30pm on Friday, February 20 and 12.15am on Saturday, February 21, according to Gwent Police.
A 37-year-old man, from Ebbw Vale, has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police were called after staff from the Welsh Ambulance Service treated a man had been assaulted on Bethcar Street.
The man’s family have been informed, and police have appealed for anyone who witness the incident to get in touch. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here.
Detective Inspector Elaine Newbury, from Gwent Police, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this alleged assault.
“While we believe this to be an isolated incident, we understand that reports of violence in our communities can be upsetting and unsettling.
“Our officers are in the area carrying out enquiries, collecting CCTV footage and gathering evidence; if you have any questions or information, then please do speak to them.”
There was a large police presence in the town and a number of local shops remained closed on Saturday for investigation work to be carried out.
Speaking before police released a statement about the incident, Richard Vaughan-Cobb who runs Fonehouse Ebbw Vale said: “Two members of our staff were unable to enter our premises this morning, and they were advised that the police were awaiting forensics and it was likely the cordon will not be lifted throughout the course of today.
“It is surprising how many independent businesses have been affected by this but it’s one of those things, the police need to do what’s needed.”
Police have asked for anyone who witnessed the alleged assault, or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.
You can assist the investigation by contacting Gwent Police via their website, call us on 101 or direct message them on their Facebook or X social media channels, quoting log reference 2600055384.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or visit their website.
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