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News · 13 August 2026

102-year-old Phillip Ormerod dies after alleged pub assault

102-year-old Phillip Ormerod dies after alleged pub assault

Photo: John Grayson (CC BY SA 2.0)

Phillip Ormerod, a 102-year-old great-grandfather from Cwmbran, passed away in hospital this week after an alleged assault at the Crow's Nest pub. The incident occurred at the Cwmbran pub on August 1, leading to his hospitalisation. His son has since paid tribute to the "well-known" centenarian, who was a beloved figure in the community.

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