This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man near to the William Coppin Public House in Newport.
At around 12.50am in the early hours of Sunday, 8 September, a 48-year-old man was attacked by the verge of the Coppins Bridge roundabout next to the pub.
Suspected broken eye socket
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Andy Cooper of Newport DCID said:
“There had been a minor altercation inside the pub earlier in the evening. When the man left he was assaulted by another man who was with two women.
“The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries which included a suspected broken eye socket, bruising and swelling to his face.
“There were a number of people in the area that night and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact police on 101.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact DCCooper at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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