GWENT Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 15-year-old girl in Cwmbran.

The girl, who suffered minor injuries, was pulled by the hair and pushed into bushes after a man tried to snatch her bag.

The assault took place on a footpath near Ty Gwyn Road in Cwmbran at 4.55pm on Tuesday, September 19.

The offender is described as approximately 18-years-old, around five feet eight tall and of slim build.

He was wearing a khaki coloured hoody with the hood up and dark coloured bottoms.

The man’s lower face was covered by a bandana, the rest of the face appeared pale in complexion.

At this time enquiries are ongoing and there will continue to be an increase in police patrols in the area to reassure residents.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 418 19/09/17 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.