Police hunt eight men after brutal attack - and they could be Huddersfield Town fans

Police in South Wales have released CCTV images of eight men they want to talk to about an assault at a bus station.

Detectives are investigating a possible link between what happened on Sunday, April 30, 2023, and the presence of some Huddersfield Town fans in the area.

A 34-year-old man was seriously assaulted at Newport bus station at around 9.30am on the day Huddersfield Town played Cardiff. The injured man was taken to hospital where he received treatment for life-changing injuries and has since been discharged.

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Now, officers have released new CCTV images of eight men who were in the area at the time and might be able to help with their enquiries. Detectives are particularly keen to speak to a man who was wearing a red coat and may have spoken with a Yorkshire accent.

Detective Constable Evan James of Gwent Police said: "We’re renewing our appeal, with the help of these CCTV images, into the assault of a man at Newport’s bus station.

"The victim sustained life-changing injuries and we would like your help in trying to identify these unknown men who could help with our investigation.

"We’re particularly interested in speaking to the man in the red coat, who we believe may have spoken with a Yorkshire accent.

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"There is a possibility that those responsible for the alleged assault may have visited Newport on that day, as we understand that supporters from the Huddersfield area were travelling down to Cardiff for a football match at around midday and therefore may have stopped off in Newport prior to the game.

"We know that some time has passed between when this was reported to us and this renewed appeal but after exhausting other lines of enquiry, we’re hoping that someone out there might have a detail to help our investigation."

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If you recognise any of these men, or have any information about the assault, call Gwent Police, quoting log reference 2300138543. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 with details.

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