Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrian in Blaina

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was hit by a car in the early hours of Thursday morning in Blaina.

The 25-year-old man from the Blaina area is in police custody after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car.

The 33-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment and his condition is currently stable.

A section of High Street in Blaina remains closed to traffic and Gwent Police are appealing for anyone who might have witnessed the incident.