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Police link Welsh valleys death to biker gang rivalry

The Guardian World Wednesday 12 August 2026, 13:02 UTC By Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent 1 min read
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Investigators believe Vikings and Hells Angels members involved in violence that preceded death of Brecon manA man was killed in what is believed to have been a violent brawl between rival motorcycle gangs in the south Wales valleys, police have said. Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, of Brecon, died of his injuries in hospital after the violence in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, last Thursday evening, which reportedly involved knives and hammers.

Investigators believe Vikings and Hells Angels members involved in violence that preceded death of Brecon man

A man was killed in what is believed to have been a violent brawl between rival motorcycle gangs in the south Wales valleys, police have said.

Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, of Brecon, died of his injuries in hospital after the violence in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, last Thursday evening, which reportedly involved knives and hammers.

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