Eight men arrested after violent disorder in Blackwood and Newbridge. Four injured, police believe incidents are linked.
The two fights occurred close in time, within ten minutes of each other. One fight happened on Blackwood High Street, while the other was on Newbridge High Street.
Gwent Police reported that four men went to a hospital for treatment of their injuries. Three men have already left the hospital, as police do not believe the injuries are too bad.
Detective Inspector Newbury stated that the eight men are currently in custody. The police believe the fights are connected but don’t think they are related to past issues.
Police will be present in Blackwood and Newbridge to address community concerns. Share any information you may have with the police, as they are seeking details about the individuals involved.
If you have information, call Gwent Police at 101 or contact them through social media. Use log number 2500047958 for Blackwood and log number 2500047973 for Newbridge. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous if desired.