A 48-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a local man was attacked in Caerleon on Friday.

The incident happened on Goldcroft Common at around 10pm on Friday 5th June when the 55-year-old man suffered facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Gwent hospital for treatment. The local man who was arrested has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 568 05/06/15 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.