Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Police appeal after man, 79, attacked in Blackwood High Street

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 17:40, Friday December 30th, 2022.
Last updated: 17:40, Friday December 30th, 2022

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today

Blackwood High Street
Blackwood High Street

Police are investigating after a 79-year-old man was attacked in Blackwood High Street.

The unnamed man was taken to hospital and is described as being in a “stable” condition by Gwent Police.

The attack happened at around 3pm on Thursday, December 29.

Officers arrested a 35-year-old man from the Cardiff area on suspicion of assault. He has since been released on conditional bail.

Anyone with information can call Gwent Police on 101, or DM the force on social media quoting 2200433334. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Google

Latest News

  • Ricky Jones served with Gwent Police for 26 years
    Gwent Police officers shared misogynistic, homophobic and racist WhatsApp messagesMonday, March 2, 2026
  • Members of Caerphilly Angling Club cleared litter from Caerphilly Castle moat
    Angling club clears 24 bags full of rubbish from castle moatMonday, March 2, 2026
  • Jane Mudd, police and crime commissioner for Gwent
    PCC lowers police budget demands by 0.04% after oppositionMonday, March 2, 2026
  • The Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach
    New shipping container changing rooms for sports centreMonday, March 2, 2026
  • Cardiff Canucks ‘can go all the way’ this seasonMonday, March 2, 2026
  • The revamped Senedd Siambr
    Plaid Cymru and Labour unveil their visions as Senedd election looms closerMonday, March 2, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, February 6, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, January 23, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Morgan Jones Bowling ClubThursday, January 15, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, January 8, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.