A 102-year-old man has died following an alleged assault at a pub in Cwmbran, South Wales. Phillip Ormerod, from Cwmbran, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the incident at the Crow's Nest pub on August 1. Gwent Police confirmed on Thursday that he has since passed away.
Arrest and Investigation
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and remains under investigation. Emergency services were called to the pub around 10.25pm on August 1 following reports of an assault.
Police Appeal
DCI Shelley Comley, senior investigating officer for Gwent Police, said: "We understand the public interest in this incident but want to remind people that not only is this an active criminal investigation but there is a family at the heart of it processing the loss of a loved one. Please consider the impact that inaccurate or speculative comments – particularly online commentary – could have on them and the ongoing investigation as a whole."
Gwent Police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the pub between 10pm and 11pm on the night of the incident. Anyone with information can contact the force by calling 101 quoting log reference 2600249432. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
