A 102-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after allegedly being pushed off a stage at a pub in South Wales, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
Incident at The Crow's Nest
The incident took place at The Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran, South Wales, at around 10.25pm on August 1. Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene after the centenarian allegedly asked for the music to be turned down during a live set by Llanelli-based band SuperHans.
Witnesses said the man, who lived independently and was a regular at the pub, wandered onto the stage, which was up three steps, to make the request. He was allegedly pushed, causing him to fall backwards and hit the floor.
Witness Accounts
One pubgoer said: "My understanding from the police and staff at the time was that the 102-year-old, who lived independently and was a regular at the pub, went onto the stage, which was up three steps, to ask for the music to be turned down. He was pushed, causing him to fall down the three steps and broke his hip. At 102, this will cause life-changing, if not life-shortening, injuries."
Another pubgoer added: "It's believed the 102-year-old was pushed hard enough that he did not fall down the steps, but cleared them and landed on the floor below."
Arrest and Appeal
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and has since been released under investigation. The victim, born in 1924, is being treated in intensive care at the Grange Hospital in nearby Llanfrechfa, Gwent.
Gwent Police said: "We're appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault at The Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran at around 10.25pm on Saturday 1 August. Officers attended along with crews from the Welsh Ambulance Service and a 102-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. He remains in critical condition. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and has since been released under investigation. Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who was in the pub between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday 1 August to contact us."
The pub shared the police appeal, adding: "If anyone was in the pub that night and witnessed this please get in contact with the police."
