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Third Arrest Made in Filmed Assault on Schoolboy in Newport

Gwent Police have detained three suspects, including an 11-year-old boy, as investigations continue into a widely shared video of a violent attack near Lliswerry High School.

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Overview

  • The assault occurred Wednesday afternoon on a footbridge over Spytty Road near Lliswerry High School in Newport, Wales.
  • Footage shows a 30-year-old man restraining the victim while a group of children punched and kicked him, with the attack recorded and shared online.
  • Police have arrested three suspects: a 30-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy from Cwmbran, and an 11-year-old boy from Newport, all on suspicion of assault-related charges.
  • Authorities are investigating a separate assault reported earlier that same day involving a different child, raising concerns about broader youth violence in the area.
  • Gwent Police and Lliswerry High School are collaborating on the investigation, and the victim is receiving police support as inquiries continue.