**Teenager Airlifted to Hospital Following Reported Assault in Ebbw Vale**
A 15-year-old boy from Newport was transferred by air ambulance to hospital after being discovered lying injured in the middle of a street in Ebbw Vale, prompting significant police and emergency service response on Friday evening.
Emergency services, including officers from Gwent Police and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, rushed to the area near Market Street around 7.20pm following reports of an assault. Witness accounts suggest the teenager was attacked by three other youths before being found in the road. While these details have not been independently verified by authorities, local residents described a significant presence of emergency vehicles and an air ambulance which landed in a nearby field.
Medical personnel treated the teenager at the scene before deciding it was necessary to airlift him to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil for further assessment and care. Authorities have confirmed his injuries, whilst serious enough to warrant hospital treatment, are not believed to be either life-changing or life-threatening at this time.
As the rescue unfolded, police closed off a section of the busy A4046 between Ebbw Vale police station and Libanus Church to allow the air ambulance safe access. The road closure, which lasted approximately two hours, caused some disruption for motorists but was lifted shortly before 10pm, allowing traffic to resume normal flow.
Gwent Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with officers now appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, or any information that could assist in piecing together the circumstances that led to the alleged assault. The force has yet to make any arrests in relation to the incident, and the area was combed for evidence late into the evening.
A police spokesperson provided the following statement: “We received a report of an assault near Market Street, Ebbw Vale, at around 7.20pm on Friday, June 6. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 15-year-old boy from Newport was taken to hospital for treatment, and his injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Our inquiries remain ongoing as we seek to establish exactly what happened. We encourage anyone with information to contact us on 101 or via direct message quoting log reference 2500179068.”
News of the incident has sparked concern among Ebbw Vale residents, with locals expressing sympathy for the injured teenager and urging anyone with knowledge of the events to come forward. Some community members took to social media to praise the swift actions of emergency responders, highlighting the significance of cooperation between police and medical services in urgent situations.
This troubling event has reignited broader discussions on youth violence in the region, with many calling for increased community engagement and prevention efforts. Gwent Police have reiterated their commitment to tackling violent crime and ensuring public safety across Newport, Ebbw Vale, and surrounding areas.
Anyone who might have witnessed the incident, or who holds footage or details potentially relevant to the investigation, is strongly encouraged to reach out to Gwent Police. The authorities assure that any shared information will be handled confidentially and could prove vital in assisting their ongoing inquiries.