The scene of the attack.
AN 18-YEAR-OLD from Newport has been arrested after a boy was stabbed in the leg in the city last week.
On Wednesday, February 3, the 17-year-old boy was followed from Black Ash Park to Somerton Road at around 7.45pm-8pm. He was stabbed in the leg outside St Andrew's Church.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been released.
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A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "An 18-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 - wounding with intent and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
"The investigation is continuing.
"If you have information you think could assist, please call 101 quoting 2100040126 or direct message us of Facebook or Twitter."
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