A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an alleged incident in Risca last Friday.

Gwent Police had appealed for witnesses to come forward following the alleged assault of a 74-year-old man.

Earlier this morning, the force said a 31-year-old man from Caerphilly had been arrested in connection with the alleged assault.

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He has since been released on bail, the police added.

Gwent Police thanked members of the public for sharing their appeal.