GWENT Police are appealing for information following the report of a sexual assault in Cwmbran.

The incident is alleged to have happened at around 6.15am last Thursday, when a 22-year-old woman was approached by a man in South Walk in the town centre.

The man is reported to have assaulted her and then run away in the direction of the bus station. The woman was not hurt.

Police are investigating the incident.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.