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Elizabeth Thomas

Three arrested after man found unconscious and left with serious injuries in alleged Monmouth assault

Three men have been arrested after a man was found unconscious and left with serious injuries. Gwent Police have said that they are investigating an alleged assault in Monnow Street, Monmouth on Sunday, June 26 at around 1.15am, with a man being found unconscious.

Officers attended along with Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics, and a 43-year-old Poole man remains at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he continues to receive treatment. His injuries are thought to be serious. Three men, one aged 21 and two aged 19, from the Monmouth area were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in police custody.

Detective Superintendent Nick Wilkie, the senior investigating officer, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we’ve been able to remove the scene guard and Monnow Street has now reopened. Officers will be making further enquiries so it is possible that you may see ongoing police activity as part of this work.

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“Please do not be alarmed and if you have any concerns, then please do stop and talk to us. We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have information or details that could assist our enquiry, particularly if you’ve not yet spoken to us.”

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, from Monnow Street is asked to call 101 or send Gwent Police a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2200213333. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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