A MAN is in a critical condition after an alleged attack in Ebbw Vale.

Police have appealed for information after the 53-year-old local man sustained serious facial injuries after he was reportedly assaulted by "an unknown male" at around 9.20pm on Sunday night. He is currently in Nevill Hall Hospital.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call 101 quoting log 580 24/04/16.