Newport Police Incident
Newport man shot by police after threatening behaviour with weapon, investigation underway
Key Points
Time and place: The shooting occurred on St Edward Street, Newport, around 11:55pm on Friday 10 July.
The inquiry has a specific log reference: 2600220612.
The public is being encouraged to share information anonymously via Crimestoppers.
The Independent reported the incident as occurring shortly before midnight, adding a time reference from another outlet.
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Newport, South Wales, after officers were called to reports of threatening behaviour on St Edward Street shortly before midnight on Friday, 10 July, according to Daily Mail and Daily Post. The man was believed to be carrying a crossbow when firearms officers opened fire.
The man was restrained at the scene and taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition, Seaside Radio reported. Gwent Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public and officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Crossbow Call Leads to Police Shooting Just Before Midnight
Officers were called to a home on St Edward Street at around 11:55pm on Friday, Daily Mail reported. At the scene, they found a man believed to be armed with a crossbow. Specially trained firearms officers responded and shot the man.
Express reported the incident took place at a house in the street, with the shot fired shortly before midnight. The man was then restrained by officers before being taken to hospital. Gwent Police confirmed he is in a stable condition.
Deputy Chief Constable Declares No Risk to Public
Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain said the incident is being treated as isolated. He confirmed that police used proportionate force. "There is no ongoing risk to the public," he said, and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the shooting.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct — the body that reviews serious incidents involving officers — was informed as part of standard procedure, Daily Post noted. This is routine when police use firearms and does not imply wrongdoing.
Police Ask Public to Share CCTV and Dashcam Footage
Gwent Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. The force issued a specific log reference — 2600220612 — for people to quote when contacting them. Officers are particularly keen to gather CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around St Edward Street.
Those who wish to stay anonymous can report information through Crimestoppers, Yahoo News reported. The call for public help suggests officers want a full picture of events leading up to the shooting, even as they say they are not hunting a second suspect.
What Happens Next: IOPC Oversight and Hospital Recovery
The IOPC will now carry out an independent review of the shooting. This is standard practice in the UK whenever police fire a weapon. The review looks at whether the use of force was justified and follows proper guidelines.
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old man remains in hospital in a stable condition, Express confirmed. No charges have yet been announced. Police have given no update on the weapon found at the scene beyond describing it as believed to be a crossbow.
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