Investigation launched with man in critical condition in Cardiff
Police are looking for a 28-year-old suspect after being rushed to The Church Inn, in the early hours of yesterday morning (3 April)
Last updated 4th May 2025
Police in Cardiff say a 61-year-old man is in a critical condition after a serious assault outside a pub.
They're looking for a 28-year-old suspect after being rushed to The Church Inn, in the early hours of yesterday morning.
On social media, officers said: "An investigation has been launched by South Wales Police following a serious assault outside The Church Inn, in Old St Mellons, Cardiff.
"A man, 61, is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident which happened at approximately 1am on Saturday, May 3.
"Detectives are looking for the 28 year-old suspect and are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the incident to make contact. "
Detective Sergeant Laura Slocombe, from Rumney CID, said: “We know there were people in the vicinity of the incident when it happened.
"If they haven’t spoken to officers, they are urged to get in touch. The suspect involved also knows were a looking for him and he is urged to hand himself in to a police station.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, using the reference 2500138469.