Stop and search powers in Newport after teenager arrested in assault
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested with 'wounding with intent' following the incident near Nash Road
Police in Newport are enforcing extra stop and search powers after reports of an assault.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested with 'wounding with intent' following the incident near Nash Road yesterday afternoon (November 7).
Officers attended arrested the boy on suspicion of a section 18 assault – wounding with intent after they were called out to the scene at around 1.30pm.
The injuries of the 18-year-old victim are not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
Following reports of disorder in Newport on Thursday evening, a section 60 notice was authorised to provide officers with additional powers to carry out stop and searches.
The areas covered by the notice, running from 7pm on Thursday 7 November to 7pm on Friday 8 November, are: Dolphin Street, Commercial Road, Duke Street, West Market Street, Albert Street, Bolt Street, Francis Drive and Francis Street.
Chief Superintendent Carl Williams said: “This section 60 is a precautionary measure to keep our communities in Newport safe, but I understand that it may also cause concern for residents.
“You may see an increased presence of officers in Newport while this notice is in place, so if you have any concerns then please take the time to talk to us.
“But I want to remind people that we will take robust action against people who cause disruption and act in a completely inappropriate way.”
Anyone with information into the report of the assault is asked to contact police on 101 or send them a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400371556.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously with details on 0800 555 111.