GWENT POLICE received a report of an assault near Nash Road, Newport, at around 1.30pm on Thursday 7 November.
Officers attended and arrested a 16-year-old boy from the Newport area on suspicion of a section 18 assault – wounding with intent.
An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
Following reports of disorder in Newport on Thursday evening, a section 60 notice was authorised to provide officers with additional powers to carry out stop and searches.
The areas covered by the notice, running from 7pm on Thursday 7 November to 7pm on Friday 8 November, are: Dolphin Street, Commercial Road, Duke Street, West Market Street, Albert Street, Bolt Street, Francis Drive and Francis Street.
Chief Superintendent Carl Williams said: “This Section 60 is a precautionary measure to keep our communities in Newport safe, but I understand that it may cause concern to residents also.
“You may see an increased presence of officers in Newport while this notice is in place, so if you have any concerns then please take the time to talk to us.
“But I want to remind people also that we will take robust action against people who cause disruption and act in a completely inappropriate way.”
Anyone with information into the report of the assault is asked to contact Gwent Police via their website, call 101 or send them a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400371556.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously with details on 0800 555 111.
