An inquest has been opened into the death of Phillip Ormerod, a 102-year-old man with dementia, who died in a hospital in South Wales after an incident at a local pub. Ormerod passed away on 12 August, approximately 11 days after an alleged assault occurred at the Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran. According to the inquest, he had gone to the pub for a drink and climbed onto the stage to complain about the loud music. During the incident, he reportedly fell after being pushed. Senior coroner Caroline Saunders stated that Ormerod was taken to the hospital with a fractured hip. Despite receiving medical care, his condition worsened, and he was pronounced dead on 12 August. Born in 1923, Ormerod had previously worked as a design engineer. His son, Robert Ormerod, identified his body. A provisional date for the inquest into his death has been set for May of next year. Gwent Police confirmed that a 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of assault under Section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act, which covers assault that causes harm or fear of harm. The man remains on bail. The coroner noted that the inquest will be formally suspended until the criminal investigations are completed. Robert Ormerod told the Press Association that he seeks justice for his father, who he described as a well-liked figure in the community. Young people would often buy him a drink when he visited the pub. Robert mentioned that his father had been in the hospital for about 1.5 weeks before his death and expressed a wish for him to have passed away more peacefully. He also highlighted that he and his brother had been providing care for their father in recent years, including helping with household tasks and grocery shopping, as his eyesight had deteriorated. Ormerod was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago, though Robert believes his father may have experienced symptoms earlier. The inquest aims to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death, particularly the incident at the pub and its connection to his hospitalization and eventual passing. The outcome of the criminal investigation will play a key role in shaping the findings of the inquest.