Emergency services were called to a property in Newport, over reports of “threatening behaviour” and a man, aged 21, was shot after being “spotted in possession of a weapon”
A man suspected of carrying a crossbow has been shot by police in South Wales.
Emergency services were called to an address in St Edward Street, Newport, just before midnight on Friday following reports of “threatening behaviour”.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said a 21-year-old Newport man, who was “spotted in possession of a weapon”, was shot by officers. He was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition.
The spokesman said: “Officers attended (the scene), along with specially-trained firearms officers, after a man was spotted in possession of a weapon believed to be a crossbow.
“During our response, a 21-year-old Newport man was shot by officers with a police-issued firearm.”
Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain said: “We understand the concern that this matter may cause within our communities, but there is no ongoing risk to the public as this is an isolated incident.
“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
“While reports of offences involving firearms and weapons are rare in Gwent, we take all reports of this nature seriously and respond to them in a professional and proportionate manner based on the level of risk posed by the available information.”
A statement from Gwent Police read: “We were called to an address in St Edward Street, Newport, at around 11.55pm on Friday 10 July following reports of threatening behaviour.
“Officers attended, along with specially-trained firearms officers, after a man was spotted in possession of a weapon believed to be a crossbow.
“During our response, a 21-year-old Newport man was shot by officers with a police-issued firearm. The man received first aid at the scene, and was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.”
It added: “Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, which could assist our officers in their enquiries can call us on 101, visit our website or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600220612.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously with any information. In line with standard procedures, we have made contact with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and an assessment is underway.”
