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Four women from Torfaen and a Newbridge man, along with a Corby man, were charged as part of Operation Arizona; three 17-year-olds were released on bail following their arrests.
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Four boys all aged 17, a 27-year-old Newbridge man and four Torfaen women aged between 26 and 39 were all arrested as part of the operation.
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A 40-year-old man is currently in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of murder.
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Anthony ‘Tony’ Jones, 56, died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a report of violent disorder in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool; his family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Officers investigating this report are appealing for anyone in either Mill Road or Hospital Road in Pontnewynydd between 7pm and 7.30pm to contact them.
Anti-social behaviour
The Neighbourhood Policing Team are committed to tackling this priority through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.
The team will proactively patrol hotspot areas, providing a visible deterrent against offending.
Officers will continue to conduct both plain clothes and high visibility patrols across the ward to target anti-social behaviour working closely with partners.
Criminal damage
The Neighbourhood Policing Team are committed to tackling this priority through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.
The team will proactively patrol hotspot areas, providing a visible deterrent against offending.
Officers will continue to conduct both plain clothes and high visibility patrols across the ward to target offenders. This is supported by the use of facial recognition technology.
Crime prevention and advice will be provided at community engagement events across the ward.
Criminal Behaviour orders orders will also be used in order to tackle prolific offenders.
