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

A 102-year-old great-grandfather has died in hospital days after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in Cwmbran, South Wales. Phillip Ormerod passed away this week following an incident at the Crow’s Nest pub on August 1.

His son, Robert Ormerod, described his father as a well-known local character who regularly visited the pub two or three times a week. Phillip, who lived alone in the Llanyrafon neighborhood where he had raised his family, had been diagnosed with dementia a couple of years prior, though his eyesight had also deteriorated. Despite these challenges, he remained a familiar face among locals, with some younger customers reportedly buying him drinks.

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I suppose he became a pub character.

Robert Ormerod shared that the loss is difficult, stating, "I feel sad – even though he could be difficult because of his age and dementia, still, you get used to him being around." He added, "Even though I suppose he wouldn’t go on forever, he would’ve carried on I think for a bit."

Emergency services were called to the Crow’s Nest pub around 10:25 p.m. on August 1 after a report of an assault. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and remains under investigation. The circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and Phillip Ormerod's subsequent death are currently being investigated.

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I feel sad – even though he could be difficult because of his age and dementia, still, you get used to him being around. Even though I suppose he wouldn’t go on forever, he would’ve carried on I think for a bit.