Seven men have been arrested after a father was killed in a violent street fight in a Welsh village. Anthony 'Tony' Jones, 56, from Brecon, died in hospital after being injured in the disorder in Pontnewynydd, near Gwent.
Incident details
Police were called to Mill Street at around 7.15pm on Thursday 6 August following reports of violent disorder involving a group of men. Jones was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Arrests and investigation
A murder investigation has been launched, and seven men, aged 31, 39, 40, 45, 59, 61, and 73, have been arrested. They remain in police custody. Gwent Police are appealing for dashcam footage from motorists in the Hospital Road, Mill Road, and surrounding areas between 6pm and 9pm on Thursday.
Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley, senior investigating officer, said: 'We recognise that reports of this nature will cause concern in our community, but we have officers working around the clock conducting enquiries as part of the investigation.'
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via the Major Incident Public Portal, quoting log reference 2600255536, or call 101. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
