A MAN has admitted to shooting an air pistol and injuring another man in Abergavenny.

Adam Wilkins, 31, of Dan-y-Deri, Abergavenny, pleaded guilty to ABH at Newport Magistrates' Court this morning. He was remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced on Thursday, February 22.

Armed police and a police helicopter were called to the area of Dan-y-Deri on Tuesday.

During the dispute a 26-year-old man suffered injuries to his leg after being shot.

He was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was discharged later that day.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "This was an isolated incident and at no point were the public in any danger."

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting log 270 6/2/18.