Seven charged after violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge
It's after reports of widespread disorder on Thursday 13th February
Police have charged seven men as part of an investigation into reports of violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge.
The men, aged between 24 and 30, will appear at Newport Magistrates Court on Saturday 15th February after they were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder on Thursday 13th February.
An eighth man was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in hospital receiving treatment; his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Enquiries into the violent disorder continue and if you have details that could help, you can contact police by calling 101, quoting the following log reference: Blackwood: 2500047958 and Newbridge: 2500047973.
You can send a direct message on Facebook or X or make a report to the police website while Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.