GWENT Police have confirmed the man who died yesterday following a crash in Ponthir was 86-year-old Denis Drew.

Mr Drew and his wife Joyce were injured after the collision on Wednesday November 13th. They were both taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport where Joyce died soon after.

The incident, involving a small blue hatchback vehicle happened near the Star pub on Caerleon Road close to the village hall at around 7.30pm.

A 20-year-old woman from the Ponthir area was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and was released on police bail.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Gwent Police on 101 quoting log 411 13/11/13.