Eyewitness photo of police incident in Newport
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Newport this morning.
The 20-year-old man was apprehended near the Wickes store on Harlequin Roundabout in the city after reports were received of a disturbance at a Malpas Road address.
Eyewitness pictures appear to show that the officers were armed with a Taser.
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A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "We received a call at 9.24am this morning, Tuesday, April 14, reporting a disturbance at an address on Malpas Road in Newport.
"A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody."
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