A teenage boy has been arrested following a bizarre incident where a car was discovered overturned in the front garden of an oddities museum near Newport. The vehicle was found by Dave Roberts, the owner of Morbitorium in Pontywaun, who was shocked to wake up in the early hours of a Saturday morning to the strange sight. Not only was the car overturned in the garden, but another vehicle had crashed just a few metres away. The situation unfolded rapidly as the occupants of both cars abandoned their vehicles and fled the scene, leaving Dave perplexed by the chaotic events that had transpired.
In an interview with walesonline, Dave recounted the events leading up to the discovery of the overturned car. He had been working late into the evening before retiring to bed, only to be jolted awake by the commotion outside. Fortunately, the overturned car narrowly missed hitting his own vehicle parked in the driveway and avoided causing extensive damage to his property. Despite the alarming situation, Dave appreciated the swift response of the police who arrived promptly at the scene to assess the situation.
Police from Gwent Police Force confirmed that a 17-year-old boy from the Oakdale area had been taken into custody on suspicion of various offences including taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving without insurance, and leaving the scene of a road traffic collision. The teenager was later released under investigation as inquiries into the incident continue. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with their investigation to shed light on the circumstances that led to the unusual events in the quiet village of Pontywaun.
Dave Roberts, a father of two, had transformed his property into the Morbitorium in 2018, creating a unique space filled with curiosities and oddities for visitors to explore. The museum, located adjacent to his partner’s property, has garnered attention for its eclectic collection of items that Dave has gathered over the years. Despite the disruption caused by the overturned car, Dave remains committed to offering a fascinating and unconventional experience to those who visit the Morbitorium.
The incident has left the community in shock and raised questions about the events that transpired on that fateful night. With the investigation ongoing, residents are hopeful that answers will soon emerge to provide clarity on the sequence of events that led to the car being found overturned in the museum’s garden. As the authorities continue their inquiries, Dave and his family are grateful for the support they have received from neighbours and well-wishers in the aftermath of the incident, which has brought unexpected attention to their unique establishment.