Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub

Police and paramedics were called to The Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran on 1 August The son of a 102-year-old great-grandfather who died after allegedly being assaulted at a south Wales pub says he was a "pub character". Phillip Ormerod, from Cwmbran, Torfaen,was taken to hospital in a critical conditionfollowing the incident at the Crow's Nest pub in the town on 1 August. Gwent Police confirmed on Thursday that he had since died. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm, and remains under investigation. Ormerod's son, Robert Ormerod, told the Press Association that his dad had been diagnosed with dementia. Phillip Ormerod was a "pub character" who was diagnosed with dementia, his son says Emergency services were called to the pub at about 22:25 BST following a report of an assault. Det Ch Insp Shelley Comley, senior investigating officer for Gwent Police, said: "We understand the public interest in this incident but want to remind people that, not only is this an active criminal investigation, but there is a family at the heart of it processing the loss of a loved one." She urged people to "consider the impact that inaccurate or speculative comments" including "online commentary" could have. The force is urging anyone who was at the pub between 22:00 and 23:00 on the night of the incident to contact them. Residents' 'absolute fear' as massive fire destroyed their homes Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat' Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones Watch our pick of standout clips from across the BBC Temperatures top 37C in England as amber extreme heat warning expanded Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding Have grade boundaries changed? What if I want a gap year? Experts answer your results questions The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures Results, appeals and resits - what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan A robot helped our 15-year-old daughter walk for the first time Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon' Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life' Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper Get news, tips and ideas for your family with our Summer Essential newsletter Philomena Cunk examines life and existence Listen back to Salonen orchestras playing 20th-century classics In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage How a murder case has been fuelling a culture war Man, 102, dies after allegedly being assaulted in pub Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding Voting under way in Clacton by-election UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat' Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high Residents' 'absolute fear' as massive fire destroyed their homes More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Read about our approach to external linking.