ACC thanks community as Newport assault investigation continues
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Gwent Police made two arrests following reports of an assault on a footbridge in Lliswerry
On the evening of Wednesday 14 May, Gwent Police was made aware of a video circulating on social media appearing to show a school pupil being assaulted.
Officers have arrested two people - a man aged 30 and a 13-year-old boy - from Cwmbran in connection with the investigation.
The man was arrested on suspicion of affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, while the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm; both remain in custody at this time.
ACC Vicki Townsend said:
"We have identified the young person in the video, and officers continue to support him as our enquiries continue.
"We now believe the incident took place between 3.10pm - 3.20pm, on a footbridge over Spytty Road, Lliswerry.
"Last night, officers arrested two people in connection with the investigation.
"We're also continuing to liaise with staff at nearby Lliswerry High School in connection with enquiries regarding a separate assault that reportedly took place earlier in the day.
"I would like to thank the community for the information they've given us up to now.
"We understand the concern that incidents of this nature can cause, and that residents will want to express these concerns.
"But we must also stress that everyone needs to consider the tone and language they use when posting on social media.
"We would encourage people not to speculate or identify anyone thought to be involved as this is now a live investigation, and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice."
You can let us know any information you have around the incident by calling 101 or by direct messaging us on social media, quoting log 2500152173.
Alternatively, you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.