A major emergency response unfolded in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport on Saturday evening after a woman was assaulted. Armed police, paramedics, and a helicopter from the National Police Air Service were pictured surrounding Francis Street at around 9pm.
Police say they received reports that a woman had been assaulted. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition. No arrests have been made at this time, and police say their enquiries are ongoing.
Police statement on the incident
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "At about 9pm on Saturday October 3, we had a report that a woman had been assaulted on Francis Street in Newport. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment - she is not in a life-threatening condition."
"Armed officers did attend the report as a precaution, no arrests have been made at this time."
Witness appeal
Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances, and anyone with any information can call Gwent Police on 101, direct message on social media, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
