Police said the man was shot with a police-issue firearm after being seen with a weapon believed to be a crossbow
18:16, 11 Jul 2026Updated 19:37, 11 Jul 2026
The incident took place on St Edward Street in Newport(Image: Google)
A man has been shot by police after being spotted in possession of what was believed to be a crossbow on a city street.
The 21-year-old man from Newport was shot by officers with a police-issued firearm. He received first aid at the scene, and was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The incident happened on St Edward Street, Newport, at around 11.55pm on Friday, July 10.
Gwent Police said it was called to 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.
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.”
Gwent Police ask 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.
Gwent Police say that in line with standard procedures, we have made contact with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and an assessment is underway.
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