Four men have been arrested following a serious violent incident near Pontypool that left at least one person with critical injuries and forced police to close nearby roads.
The incident took place on the evening of Tuesday, August 6, prompting a significant emergency response in the area. Officers from Gwent Police moved quickly to make the arrests, with roads in the surrounding area shut down as investigations got underway.
Details about exactly what happened remain limited at this stage, but the severity of the injuries involved and the speed of the arrests suggest police had a clear picture of events fairly early on. A critical injury in incidents like this always triggers a major response, and last night was no different.
Local residents reported a heavy police presence in the area throughout the evening and into the night, with road closures causing disruption for drivers trying to navigate through the Pontypool area. Those closures were put in place to allow forensic teams and investigators to work the scene properly.
All four arrested men remain in police custody as enquiries continue. Gwent Police have not yet released the ages or identities of those arrested, and no charges have been confirmed at this point.
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact Gwent Police directly. If you were in the area on the evening of August 6 and saw anything suspicious, officers want to hear from you.