Elderly Man Taken to Hospital After Alleged Assault in Welsh Park

Apr 8, 2026 - 19:55
Apr 9, 2026 - 12:06
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Elderly Man Taken to Hospital After Alleged Assault in Welsh Park
The incident happened at the hiking area, Rock Park

Police are investigating after an elderly man was taken to hospital following an alleged assault in a park in Llandrindod Wells.

The incident happened at Rock Park at around 6.15pm on Wednesday, April 1, and left a man in his 80s with a facial injury that required hospital treatment.

A 21‑year‑old man from Newtown has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent. He has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Dyfed‑Powys Police are now appealing for anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

A spokesperson said officers are keen to speak to witnesses who were in the area at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force quoting reference 26*261810.

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Sofia Rodriguez Senior Reporter covering Caerphilly borough and Merthyr Tydfil | Works for Pulse Media