Man, 102, in 'critical condition' after alleged assault at pub
A 56-year-old man was arrested as police continue enquiries after the victim, who broke his hip, remains in critical condition.
- On August 1, a 102-year-old man was allegedly pushed off a stage at The Crow in Cwmbran, leaving him in critical condition; Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service crews attended the 10.25pm incident.
- The victim, who lived independently and was a regular patron, went onto the three-step stage to ask for the music to be turned down when he was allegedly pushed, causing him to fall and break his hip.
- One witness described the moment as "horrifying," while another 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."
- A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and released under investigation; the band Superhans announced one of their members is stepping down following the incident.
- Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses present between 10pm and 11pm on August 1; anyone with information can call 101 or Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, quoting reference 2600249432.
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When Phillip Ormerod, 102, visited his favorite pub in Cwmbran, Wales, he asked the band playing to turn down the music. Then a band member pushed Philip, who fell to the floor. Just hours later, he died in hospital.
102-year-old man dies 'after being pushed off pub stage'
A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being pushed off a pub stage when he asked for the music to be turned down. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/102-year-old-man-dies-after-alleged-assault-at-pub-13572598 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-13 12:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
102-Year-Old Dies After Alleged Assault at Pub
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