- A 102-year-old regular at the Crows Nest pub in Cwmbran was taken to hospital after an alleged push on 1 August and died on 12 August; an inquest has been opened and adjourned while police investigate.
- A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains on bail as inquiries continue.
- Gwent Police are urging anyone who was at the pub between 22:00–23:00 BST to come forward and warning against inaccurate online speculation; the victim’s son described his father as a “pub character” seeking justice.
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