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Ten Men Arrested After Knife and Hammer Death in Wales

8/13/2026

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Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, was killed after a Thursday-evening fight involving knives and hammers in Pontnewynydd, Wales.
Firearms officers, a police helicopter and ambulances responded, arresting ten men aged 31-73, seven of whom remain in custody.
Police are seeking 40-year-old Anthony Paul Jones of Blaenavon and a Ford Transit van, registration MA23 FLC.
Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley said the Vikings and Hells Angels clubs were involved.

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Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, was killed after a Thursday-evening fight involving knives and hammers in Pontnewynydd, Wales.
Firearms officers, a police helicopter and ambulances responded, arresting ten men aged 31-73, seven of whom remain in custody.
Police are seeking 40-year-old Anthony Paul Jones of Blaenavon and a Ford Transit van, registration MA23 FLC.
Detective Superintendent Laura Bartley said the Vikings and Hells Angels clubs were involved.