**Man Receiving Hospital Treatment After Newport Stabbing Incident, Two Arrested**
A man is currently receiving medical attention following an incident in Newport, south Wales, which led to the arrest of two individuals in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Emergency services were called to Blackett Avenue in the Malpas district just before 4am on Thursday, 22 May, following reports of an assault on the residential street. The response involved both Gwent Police officers and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, who attended to the scene soon after receiving the distress call.
Upon arrival, officers found a 32-year-old man, understood to be from Newport, with injuries consistent with a stabbing. The police, while acknowledging the report involved a stabbing, have yet to confirm the full details or circumstances surrounding the incident. The injured man was promptly transported to hospital, where medical staff assessed his wounds as minor.
The seriousness of the assault prompted an immediate police investigation. As a result, two local men, aged 53 and 56, have been taken into custody. The pair were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, a grave charge categorised under section 18 offences. At present, both men remain in police custody while investigators continue their enquiries into the events that unfolded on Blackett Avenue.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police issued a statement summarising the ongoing response: “At approximately 3.50am on Thursday 22 May, we received a report of an assault at an address on Blackett Avenue, Newport. Our officers, along with Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics, attended the scene, and a 32-year-old Newport man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Two men, aged 53 and 56, from Newport, are currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of section 18 – wounding with intent. Officers remain at the scene as investigations progress.”
The police presence in the area continues, with cordons and officers maintaining a visible presence to reassure residents and preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation. The authorities have also appealed for witnesses or anyone who may have information regarding the incident to come forward to assist with the enquiries.
The events have understandably generated concern amongst the local community, with residents expressing shock that such violence could occur in an otherwise quiet residential part of Newport. Some neighbours have reported being awoken by the commotion during the night and have since described feelings of anxiety while police activity remains high in the area.
Gwent Police have provided assurances that they are pursuing all avenues of investigation and will keep the public updated as more information emerges. The force noted that additional patrols may be evident in the surrounding streets over the coming days to offer support and reassurance to the community.
While the precise motivation behind the attack has not yet been disclosed, investigators are believed to be exploring various lines of inquiry, including whether the individuals involved were known to each other prior to the incident.
As the investigation is ongoing, anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in Blackett Avenue in the early hours of Thursday morning is urged to contact Gwent Police directly. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Local residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and to continue cooperating with police as they work to piece together the full circumstances of the incident.
The story remains under development as authorities seek to clarify the events leading up to the apparent stabbing and ascertain any broader implications for safety in the Newport area.