Gwent Police has charged a man with two counts of attempted murder after an incident in the Malpas area of Newport. Two men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Incident Details
Police were called to reports of an assault in the early hours of Thursday. A property on Baird Close was cordoned off, and officers remained at the scene throughout the day. The alleged assault is believed to have occurred on nearby Hargreaves Drive.
The two victims, aged 20 and 25, were taken to hospital. Their injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening.
Charges and Arrest
Joshua Moore, 23, of Crouch Close, Newport, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with the alleged assault.
A 22-year-old woman from Newport who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail.
Police are appealing for information. Anyone with details should contact Gwent Police quoting log reference 2600236602 by calling 101 or messaging their social media pages. Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
