Woman, 40, charged following assault of man in Cwmbran
She has also been charged with Section 18 GBH and common assault.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: 'She has now been charged with: Section 18 GBH, common assault, threaten a person with an offensive weapon in a private place.
'She is due to appear in court this morning.'
It was previously reported the woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of an assault in Gwent.
The incident happened in Cwmbran at around 10.45pm and specially-trained firearms officers attended the scene.
During the incident a man rom Cwmbran, was taken to hospital for treatment with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
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