Fights in Blackwood and Newbridge led to eight arrests. Police assure the public there is no further danger.
Gwent Police responded to trouble on Blackwood High Street after receiving a call around 2:45 pm on Thursday, February 13. Ten minutes later, they learned of trouble on Newbridge High Street.
Police arrested eight men because of the fights. Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics are at the scene. Superintendent Mike Preston stated the public is no longer in danger.
The eight men are in police custody now. Police will question them about what happened and to understand the injuries people sustained. If you can help, police ask you to contact them.
Call Gwent Police at 101 if you have information, or contact them on social media. Use log number Blackwood: 2500047958, and for Newbridge, use log number 2500047973. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix said this behavior is not acceptable and hopes police handle this properly, sending a clear message to those involved.