A MAN has been charged after an alleged robbery in Newport.

An elderly man was assaulted in Hillside Crescent, Rogerstone, at around 10am on Monday.

He received a cut to the arm and had around £150 stolen.

Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "Two men were arrested following the incident. A 33-year-old man from Bargoed has been charged with robbery. A 29-year-old man from Caerphilly has been released under investigation."