Murder investigation launched following fight near Pontypool

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following violent disorder in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool.

56-year-old Anthony “Tony” Jones from Brecon was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fight involving a group of men in Mill Street, at around 7.15pm on Thursday (6 August).

He has since sadly died. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Seven men – aged 31, 39, 40, 45, 59, 61, and 73 - have been arrested in connection with the disorder. All seven remain in police custody.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley from Gwent Police said: “We recognise that reports of this nature will cause concern in our community, but we have officers working around the clock conducting enquiries as part of the investigation.

“We’re trying to establish the movements of those involved both before and after the disorder and are asking motorists who were driving along Hospital Road, Mill Road and the surrounding areas between 6pm and 9pm on Thursday to check their dashcam footage."

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