The man received first aid at the scene and was taken to hospital, police said

A 21-year-old man believed to be carrying a crossbow has been shot by police in Wales.

Emergency services swooped on the scene along St Edward Street in Newport just before midnight last night after police received reports of "threatening behaviour".

Gwent Police confirmed a Newport man was "spotted in possession of a weapon" and was shot by officers.

The force confirmed the man was taken to hospital afterwards where he remains in a stable condition.

Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain confirmed there was no wider risk to the public.

A spokesman said: "Officers attended (the scene), along with specially-trained firearms officers, after a man was spotted in possession of a weapon believed to be a crossbow.

"During our response, a 21-year-old Newport man was shot by officers with a police-issued firearm."

Meanwhile, DCC 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.

"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."

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log reference 2600220612.

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Gwent Police confirmed it had contacted the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding the incident in south Wales.

Instances that require investigation by the police watchdog are rare, with proceedings ranging from straightforward cases to more complex ones.

The standard length of probes take around nine months, while more demanding instances can last up to two years.

Latest figures from the IOPC have shown a record number of referrals from police forces, while its capacity is stretched with numerous cases.

The watchdog took on 7,088 referrals over the course of 2025 and 2026 so far and has completed more than 7,000 referrals.

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Some 101 investigations were launched as a result of complaints over police officers.