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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub

The Guardian World Thursday 13 August 2026, 13:59 UTC By Bethan McKernan 1 min read
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Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwnbran and later died of his injuriesA 102-year-old man has died of his injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales. Phillip Ormerod of Cwmbran in the Welsh valleys, was taken to hospital after the incident at the Crow’s Nest pub on 1 August. Gwent police said on Thursday that he had since died.

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwnbran and later died of his injuries

A 102-year-old man has died of his injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales.

Phillip Ormerod of Cwmbran in the Welsh valleys, was taken to hospital after the incident at the Crow’s Nest pub on 1 August. Gwent police said on Thursday that he had since died.

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