A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead following a street altercation.
Specially-trained firearms officers were sent to a property at St Vincent Road, Newport, in the early hours of Saturday.
The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead by paramedics a short distance away, on the city’s Chepstow Road.
A 66-year-old man from Newport is currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ch Supt John Davies said: “We understand that reports of this nature are deeply unsettling and distressing for our communities.
“A man, who was arrested at the scene, is currently in police custody, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.”
He added there will be an increased police presence in the area on Saturday as officers investigate.
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