Boy, 11, arrested in connection with 'schoolboy attack' video
Boy, 11, arrested in connection with 'schoolboy attack' video
The child is the third person who has been arrested in connection with an incident in Lliswerry, Newport
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An 11-year-old boy has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged attack on a schoolboy as he walked home on Wednesday evening. The child is the third person to be detained in connection with the incident.
Officers from Gwent Police launched an urgent investigation into the incident underneath a footbridge on Spytty Road, in Lliswerry after a video circulated across social media platforms. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
On Thursday morning a 30-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy, both from Cwmbran, were arrested. The man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, while the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Tonight an 11 year-old boy from Newport has also been arrested on suspicion of common assault and affray. Never miss a Newport story by subscribing to our newsletter here
The alleged victim is a pupil at Lliswerry High School, and Newport Council and Gwent Police say they are continuing to support him, alongside staff at the school, as the criminal investigation continues.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Officers have made a third arrest in connection with an investigation into the assault of a schoolboy in Lliswerry.
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"Yesterday (Wednesday 14 May), Gwent Police was made aware of a video circulating online of an assault on a footbridge over Spytty Road, Newport.
"We identified the boy in the video and continue to support him as we investigate.
"Last night, our enquiries led to the arrest of 30 year-old man and 13-year-old boy from Cwmbran.
"This evening, we have also arrested an 11 year-old boy from Newport on suspicion of common assault and affray.
Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: "The vast majority of the public have been extremely supportive and have provided timely and helpful information to help our investigation to this point.
"We now believe we have identified the majority of those we suspect to have played a part in this incident, and are working at pace to bring these people in for questioning.
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"Nevertheless, everyone needs to consider the tone and language they use when posting on social media.
"We would encourage people not to speculate or identify anyone online thought to be involved as this is a live investigation, and such comments can have an impact on our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice."
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