A man has been discharged from hospital after police attended the scene of a serious assault in Newport over the weekend.

Officers from Gwent Police received a report of a serious assault on Commercial Road in Pill on Sunday, December 20 at around 3.45pm.

Armed officers attended the scene as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the public and local officers following the incident, during which a 36-year-old man from Newport was taken to hospital.

The man has since been discharged from hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

“We received a report of a serious assault in Commercial Road, Pill, Newport on Sunday, December 20 shortly after 3.45pm,” a statement from Gwent Police said.

“A 36-year-old man from Newport was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. He has since been discharged from hospital.

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“Armed officers were in attendance as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the public and local officers.

“Enquires are ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference 2000459650 or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”