Gwent Police are investigating an assault in the Malpas area of Newport that left two men injured in the early hours of Thursday. Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics attended a report from Baird Close at about 12.40am, and the injured men — aged 20 and 25 — were taken to hospital where their injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.
Arrests and scene enquiries
Two people from Newport have been arrested in connection with the incident. A 23‑year‑old man is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, while a 22‑year‑old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain detained as enquiries continue; forensic teams were reported to be working at the scene on Thursday afternoon.
"We received a report of an assault in Baird Close, Newport, at around 12.40am on Thursday, July 23. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. Two men, aged 20 and 25, were taken to hospital for treatment. A 23-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while a 22-year-old woman, also from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody while enquiries are ongoing."
What the police are asking of the public
Detectives have asked anyone with information to contact Gwent Police, quoting log reference 2600236602. Members of the public can provide information by:
- Calling 101 and quoting the log reference
- Sending a direct message to Gwent Police on social media
- Using the contact form on the Gwent Police website
- Contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Local context and immediate implications
Incidents of this nature are rare in Newport neighbourhoods such as Malpas, which is typically residential. However, an investigation of this scale — including arrests and forensic work at the scene — is likely to have a short‑term effect on local policing resources and neighbourhood reassurance efforts. Residents can expect a visible police presence while enquiries continue and are advised to follow any safety guidance issued by officers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Baird Close, Malpas, Newport |
| Time reported | About 12.40am, Thursday 23 July |
| Injured | Two men, aged 20 and 25 (not life‑threatening injuries) |
| Arrests | 23‑year‑old man (susp. attempted murder); 22‑year‑old woman (susp. assisting an offender) |
| Police reference | 2600236602 |
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Gwent Police as described above. Local residents requiring immediate assistance should call 999.
