GWENT Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Beechwood Park, Newport, at approximately 1:30pm on Sunday, June 25.

A spokeswoman for the police said: "The unknown male was reported to have approached and assaulted his victim whilst attempting to steal a mobile phone.

"The male was on a red muddy Fox push bike with rusty wheels which was used for him to leave the scene following the incident."

Officers have worked with the victim to create the following e-fit and ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting log number 281 25/06/2017 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.