Eighth man charged with violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge

We’ve charged an eighth man in connection with the reports of violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge on Thursday 13 February.

A 30-year-old man from the Pentwynmawr area appeared before Newport Magistrates Court following his arrest on suspicion of violent disorder on Tuesday 18 February.

Seven men, aged between 24 and 30, were remanded into custody following their appearance at the same court after they were all charged with violent disorder.

Detective Inspector Elaine Newbury, the senior investigating officer, said:

“Reports of this type are very concerning to our communities, but it is thanks to the swift actions of those who reported this to us that we were able to act quickly and decisively.

“While these incidents are rare, they are still very serious and these arrests show that we will not tolerate this behaviour.

“Our connection to our communities drives us to keep Gwent safe, and we are proud to have worked swiftly and diligently for the residents of Blackwood and Newbridge to secure these eight charges.”

Enquiries into the violent disorder continue and if you have details that could help, you can contact us by calling 101, quoting the following log reference: Blackwood: 2500047958 and Newbridge: 2500047973.

You can send us a direct message on Facebook or X or make a report to our website while Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.