Two arrested after Cwmbran skateboard attack (From South Wales Argus)

Two arrested after Cwmbran skateboard attack

1:10pm Wednesday 2nd December 2009

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TWO MEN were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of attacking a pensioner in Cwmbran.

Retired carpenter Bryan Roberts, 65, of St Dials, was attacked with a skateboard in Wesley Street, Old Cwmbran, after walking home from the Halfway Inn with his friend at around 10pm on October 27.

The incident happened after the friends came across a group of four men verbally abusing a young woman.

A skateboard was swung at Mr Roberts’ head after he asked them to stop harassing her.

Mr Roberts was treated for a gash to his forehead, swollen eyes and bruising all over his face.

The two men, one who is 18-years-old, are both from the Cwmbran area.

They were arrested on suspicion of assault and were bailed pending further enquiries.

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