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Two men fighting for their lives and four arrested after violent clashes in South Wales

Two men fighting for their lives and four arrested after violent clashes in South Wales
The Independent UK Friday 07 August 2026, 05:44 UTC By Rob Freeman 1 min read
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Two men fighting for their lives and four arrested after violent clashes in South Wales Armed police and the National Police Air Service supported officers in Mill Road, Pontnewynydd - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Four men have been arrested and two are fighting for their lives after violent disorder in South Wales. Gwent Police said four men were arrested following the disturbance involving a group near Pontypool at around 7.15pm on Thursday. Two of those arrested are in police custody.

Two men fighting for their lives and four arrested after violent clashes in South Wales Armed police and the National Police Air Service supported officers in Mill Road, Pontnewynydd - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Four men have been arrested and two are fighting for their lives after violent disorder in South Wales. Gwent Police said four men were arrested following the disturbance involving a group near Pontypool at around 7.15pm on Thursday. Two of those arrested are in police custody. A police statement said three men were taken to hospital, with two in a critical condition. Armed police and the National Police Air Service supported officers in Mill Road, Pontnewynydd. Detective Chief Superintendent Anne-Marie Salwey said: “Violence in any form is completely unacceptable and anyone who is found to be involved in this disorder will be dealt as we will not accept this behaviour in our communities. “We recognise that reports of this nature will prompt concern from our residents and it is likely that you will see officers in and around the area conducting enquiries as part of this investigation.” Police have asked for anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around Hospital Road and Mill Road between 7pm and 7.30pm on Thursday to get in touch. The road between Mill Road and Hospital Road remained closed early on Friday with diversions in place. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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