Re-appeal for witnesses following crash in Pontypool
They received a report of a collision in Merchants Hill, Pontypool at around 7.45pm on Tuesday 8 July. Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The collision involved a push bike and a car - believed to be a silver BMW Z4 with a black convertible roof – which reportedly left the scene following the collision.
The cyclist, a nine-year-old boy, was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone in area with CCTV or dashcam footage, between 5pm and 8pm to contact Gwent Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via 101, direct message or on their website, quoting log reference 2500217393.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phone 0800 555 111.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
South Wales Argus
5 hours ago
- South Wales Argus
Newport thug pleads guilty to flashing and assaulting PCs
Thug Wesley Davies, 34, from Newport, who has 83 previous convictions for 164 offences, committed the offences after being released from prison for a serious assault. He was jailed for 13 months in May last year for splitting a nurse's head wide open with a single punch. Davies' latest offences were committed on July 11 and July 12 in Newport and Cwmbran. He admitted assaulting a police officer, exposure, assault by beating and damaging a Gwent Police vehicle. The defendant was remanded in custody at Newport Magistrates' Court and is due to be sentenced on July 30. Davies was locked up last year for attacking Kevin Randall. The victim had been out with family and friends watching the British and Irish Lions rugby Test match against South Africa. He punched the consultant emergency nurse outside the Esso petrol station on Cardiff's Newport Road at around 9pm on Saturday, July 31, 2021. An argument had broken out between the strangers after the groups Mr Randall and Davies were with had rowed over a taxi. Matthew Comer, prosecuting, said: 'The victim's head hit the floor and he was knocked unconscious.' CCTV footage capturing the assault was played to the judge, Recorder David Warner. He said to Davies: 'You joined in and took up a provocative position before I accept returning to the taxi. 'There's then a further exchange of words, we can see that between the female members of your group, and then you got back out of the taxi, went straight up to Mr Randall and punched him. 'You punched him so hard that he fell unconscious on the floor with the back of his head split wide open. 'The offence to which you have pleaded guilty is a cowardly and unpleasant one with significant consequences for your victim.' Mr Randall was taken to the University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff in an ambulance and 21 surgical staples were needed to close the deep wound. In a victim personal statement he revealed how he suffers from ongoing 'memory loss and psychological harm'. He was off work for four weeks as a result of his injury and had to miss a family holiday. 'I'm aware that the attack that night could easily have killed me,' Mr Randall said. Davies pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a machete in public are among his previous convictions. Joshua Scouller said in mitigation: 'He regrets enormously the injury that he caused. 'The defendant is a man who has had problems with alcohol and has sought to become sober.' His barrister added that the lengthy delay in the case coming to court was not the fault of his client and the prosecution could offer no explanation for the slow progress.
Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Car torched in 'wilful fire' outside Cumbernauld house
Officers say the car was set alight deliberately outside a home in Cumbernauld, and the fire service was called to tackle the blaze. The car, a white Kia Sportage, was reported to be on fire outside the home on Spruce Road around 3am on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the flames that engulfed the motor, and fortunately, no one was injured. READ MORE: Woman in city centre among several arrested at protests across Scotland READ MORE: Search to identify cyclist who died in Helensburgh - can you help? READ MORE: Police Scotland pays out £3million in compensation to staff after tribunal cases A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in [[Cumbernauld]]. "Around 3am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025, a white Kia Sportage was deliberately set alight outside a property on Spruce Road. "The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no injuries were reported." There are no further details at the moment; however, police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage that could help, to get in touch. Detective Constable David Williamson said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and I am asking anyone who might have been in the area and saw something to get in touch. 'Similarly, anyone in the area with private CCTV or dash-cam footage that might have captured anything that could be useful in our investigation is urged to contact us.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0599 of 27 July. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The National
a day ago
- The National
Man arrested after police recover £360,000 worth of cocaine
Officers made a 'significant recovery' of cocaine when police with a search warrant raided a property in Owen Avenue, East Kilbride, on Wednesday, July 23. Police Scotland said they recovered approximately 12kg of the drug, with a street value of up to £360,000. A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged, the force added. READ MORE: Glasgow's Clyde Tunnel closes due to 'police incident' as drivers told to avoid area Detective Inspector Kevin Hughes said: 'This is a significant recovery and demonstrates our continued commitment to disrupting the supply and distribution of illegal drugs in our communities. 'We are dedicated to the country's Serious and Organised Crime Strategy and work closely with partners as part of the Serious and Organised [[Crime]] Taskforce to identify and target those involved in this type of criminality. 'Information from the public is crucial to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns or information about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
