Man, 102, dies after alleged assault at south Wales pub

A 102-year-old man, Phillip Ormerod, has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales. The incident occurred on August 1 at the Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran, where Ormerod had walked up three steps onto the stage to ask the band, SuperHans, to turn down the music.

According to reports, Ormerod was pushed, causing him to fall backwards and hit the floor. He suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital, where he later died. The police have arrested a 56-year-old man from Llanelli on suspicion of section 20 assault, and he has been released under investigation.

Ormerod's son, Robert, described his father as a "well-known character" who locals would buy drinks for. He said his father had dementia and lived alone in the Llanyrafon neighbourhood, where he had raised his family. Robert Ormerod added that his father used to visit the Crow's Nest regularly and was a popular figure among the locals, with young people often buying him beer.

The incident has been described as "horrifying" by one witness, who said Ormerod was pushed with enough force that he "did not fall down the steps, but cleared them and landed on the floor below." The police are urging anyone who was at the pub between 10pm and 11pm on August 1 to come forward with information.

Gwent Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them directly or via the Crimestoppers website. The senior investigating officer, DCI Shelley Comley, has reminded the public that the incident is an active criminal investigation and that there is a family at the heart of it processing the loss of a loved one. She has also asked people to consider the impact that inaccurate or speculative comments could have on the family and the ongoing investigation.

The band SuperHans, who were performing at the time of the incident, have announced that one of their members is stepping down. The Crow's Nest pub has been described as a place where Ormerod would visit regularly, and where he was well-known among the locals.

Robert Ormerod has paid tribute to his father, saying: "I feel sad – even though he could be difficult because of his age and dementia, still, you get used to him being around. Even though I suppose he wouldn’t go on forever, he would’ve carried on, I think, for a bit." He described his father as a design draughtsman who worked before his retirement and continued to live in Llanyrafon after the death of his wife 40 years ago.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the police are continuing to gather evidence and speak to witnesses. Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media, or using the online contact form, quoting log reference 2600249432. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website.

Phillip Ormerod

Phillip Ormerod was a great-grandfather who was well-known in his community. He had lived in Llanyrafon for many years and had raised his family there. After the death of his wife, he continued to live in the area and was visited often by his two sons. Ormerod was diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago, and his eyesight had deteriorated, but he still enjoyed visiting the Crow's Nest pub, where he would drink beers and socialize with the locals.

Gwent Police Investigation

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officers are working to gather evidence and speak to witnesses. The senior investigating officer, DCI Shelley Comley, has reminded the public that the incident is an active criminal investigation and that there is a family at the heart of it processing the loss of a loved one. As DCI Comley said: "We understand the public interest in this incident but want to remind people that not only is this an active criminal investigation but there is a family at the heart of it processing the loss of a loved one. Please consider the impact that inaccurate or speculative comments – particularly online commentary – could have on them and the ongoing investigation as a whole."

The police are urging anyone who was at the pub between 10pm and 11pm on August 1 to come forward with information. They can contact Gwent Police directly or via the Crimestoppers website. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to ensure that justice is served.