102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub

A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, police say.

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102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub

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A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

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Sky Published 13 August 2026

102-year-old man dies after alleged assault at pub

Sky Published 12 August 2026

Man, 102, in 'critical condition' after alleged assault at pub

A 102-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales.

BBC Published 12 August 2026

Man, 102, in critical condition after alleged pub assault

A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

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