Statement following video of assault

ACC Vicki Townsend said:

We are aware of a video circulating on social media appearing to show a school pupil being assaulted.

We believe the incident took place in Lliswerry, Newport, and officers are working with urgency to identify both the victim, and those involved.

We understand the concern such an incident will raise in our communities, but, as we carry out our enquiries, I'd ask people to not speculate on social media but to contact us immediately if they saw the incident or have any information.

If you do have information you think could help our investigation, please let us know by calling 101 or by direct messaging us on social media, quoting log 444 of 14/05.

Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.