Firefighter was attacked by a missile-throwing thug as he witnessed the incident.
South Wales The Fire and Rescue Service tweeted about the horrific incident in Newport.
They wrote: “After witnessing the recent incident in Newport, firefighters at Dufflin Station came under attack by a group of missile-throwing tiles on stone.
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South Wales Fire Brigade is part of the With Us Not Against Us campaign aimed at raising awareness of violence.
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Getty Images/iStockphoto)Violence ranges from kicking, punching and headbutting to spitting, hitting, biting and verbal abuse.
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They reported being attacked by children inside.
The crew reported being stoned after a "large group of young men" competed to put out the fire.
"Last night, for his third time in this week, firefighters were attacked by a large group of young people," said Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue's highest. Fire Chief Chris Lowther tweeted.
