At approximately 5.15am this morning, Thursday 23rd April 2020, officers responded to a report of...

Published: 2:58 pm April 23, 2020
Updated: 12:44 am March 8, 2026
Police officer stabbed whilst  responding to a report of disorder at an address in  Newport – UKNIP

At approximately 5.15am this morning, Thursday 23rd April 2020, officers responded to a report of disorder at an address in St Vincent Lane in Newport.

Whilst responding, a 47 year-old Police Sergeant from the Newport area sustained knife wounds to the abdomen area. He is currently in The Royal Gwent Hospital in a stable condition. His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

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