A MAN was taken to hospital following an attack with a mystery substance in Newport over the weekend. 

Reports of a substance being thrown was reported to Gwent Police at around 2.40pm on Sunday, May 5. 

Police officers and members of the fire service were called to Circle Cot Farm in Ringland, Newport, and remained on scene until around 5.30pm. 

A 51-year-old man was taken to hospital for further treatment on his injuries, which were believed to be minor, and he has since been discharged. 

Gwent Police confirmed that the substance had been tested and was not harmful. 

The full statement from the police said: "We received a report of a substance being thrown over a man near Cot Farm Circle, Newport, at around 2.40pm on Monday 6 May.

"Officers attended alongside personnel from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

"A 51-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He has since been discharged.

"The substance has been tested and is not harmful."

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were in attendance "to make the scene safe" along with members of the Hazardous Area Response Team.

A stop message was received at 6pm on Sunday, May 5.