Live updates as roads closed after man suffers 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by a white Audi

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was reportedly hit by a white Audi in Cwmbran. A Gwent Police spokesman said a 26-year-old man is in hospital with injuries which are believed to be life-changing.

The incident is reported to have happened at around 8.45pm on Thursday in Fairwater Way, which has been cordoned off by police. The force spokesman said: "We’ve arrested an 18-year-old man from Cwmbran and a 24-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of attempted murder and both remain in custody at this time."

Detective Inspector Brendan Chambers, the senior investigating officer, said: “Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and we’ve established two scene guards in Fairwater Close and Fairwater Way. These will remain in place as this investigation progresses so it is possible that you might see ongoing police activity in the Fairwater area of Cwmbran. If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.”

Scroll down to see more pictures from the scene which will be added to the live blog shortly. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log reference 2300285624.

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