Crosskeys man injured after unknown substance thrown at him

The incident happened on Salisbury Street at around 7.45pm on Thursday, September 3.

A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries.

A 17-year-old man from Wattsville was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a controlled class B drug.

He has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

Gwent Police officers were assisted by crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and the Welsh Ambulance Service. 

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of an unknown substance being thrown over a person on Salisbury Street, Crosskeys at around 7.45pm on Thursday 3 September.

"Officers attended alongside personnel from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

"A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries.

"A 17-year-old man from Wattsville was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a controlled class B drug; he has since been released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.

"The substance has been tested and there is no ongoing risk posed to members of the community.

"If you were in the area of Salisbury Street, Crosskeys between 7.30pm and 8.15pm and think you may have some information that may be useful to our investigation, please get in touch.

"You can contact us by calling 101, DM us on social media or report it on our website, quoting log reference 2600289975".

Gwent Police confirmed the substance has since been tested and poses no ongoing risk to the public.

A man has been seriously injured after a substance was thrown at him in Crosskeys last week. (Image: Google Street View)

Members of the public who were in the Salisbury Street area on Thursday evening, between 7.30pm and 8.15pm, who believe they may have information that could be useful to the investigation is being asked to get in touch with Gwent Police. 

Members of the public can contact Gwent Police by calling 101, sending them a direct message on social media, or by reporting it on their website. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is being reminded to quote log reference number 2600289975 when contacting Gwent Police. 

Enquiries remain ongoing.