NewsUK NewsCrimeThe centenarian, who has now been named as Phillip Ormerod, was taken to hospital but has since died after the incident at the Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran13:16, 13 Aug 2026Updated 13:51, 13 Aug 2026A man aged 102 who was left fighting for his life after he was allegedly assaulted at a pub has tragically died.Officers were called to the Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran after a report of an assault. The centenarian, who has now been named as Phillip Ormerod, was said to have asked for the music to be turned down during a live set but was then allegedly pushed - leaving him fighting for his life in hospital after tumbling backwards and hitting the floor.He was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident on August 1 but has now died in hospital, Gwent Police said this afternoon. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli who was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault remains released under investigation while enquires continue.Prior to the announcement Mr Ormerod had died, one pubgoer said: "My understanding from the police and staff at the time was that the 102-year-old, who lived independently and was a regular at the pub, went onto the stage, which was up three steps, to ask for the music to be turned down. He was pushed, causing him to fall down the three steps and broke his hip."Mr Ormerod, from Cwmbran, has been described as "lovely" and was a regular at the Crow's Nest, which was near his home. He lived independently.Article continues belowHe was born in 1924, when George V was on the throne and Ramsay McDonald was the first ever Labour Prime Minister.Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Shelley Comley 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 heart of it processing the loss of a loved one."Please consider the impact that inaccurate or speculative comments – particularly online commentary - could have on them and the ongoing investigation as a whole."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsCrimeWales