A WOMAN was subjected to an alleged serious sexual assault in Newport.

A 46-year-old from the city was allegedly attacked after leaving the Cross Keys pub in Market Street with a man at around 1.05am on Sunday.

He is described as being in his late 40s, mixed race, between 5ft 6in and 5ft 8in and walks with a pronounced limp. He has a stocky build and a shaved head as was wearing a checked shirt.

Police believe the pair caught a taxi from outside the Capitol Taxi Office in Upper Dock Street to Maesglas.

Anyone with information is asked to call Gwent Police on 01633 838 11 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.