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Murder investigation launched after violent disorder incident in Welsh town
Seven men have been arrested as detectives seek dashcam footage and witnesses after a 56-year-old man died following the disorder.
- Gwent Police launched a murder investigation following the death of Anthony "Tony" Jones, 56, who suffered life-threatening injuries during a reported "violent disorder" in Pontnewynydd on Thursday.
- Police responded to reports of a violent group in Mill Street at 7.15 pm on Thursday, leading to the arrest of seven men aged 31, 39, 40, 45, 59, 61, and 73 who remain in custody.
- Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley urged motorists driving along Hospital Road and Mill Road between 6 pm and 9 pm on Thursday to check dashcam footage to help investigators establish the movements of those involved.
- Specialist officers are supporting the family of Jones, while forensic teams worked at the scene in Pontnewynydd on Friday, placing evidence markers outside the sports and social club.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Gwent Police via the Major Incident Public Portal quoting log reference 2600255536, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
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