GWENT Police officers have appealed for information after a man was allegedly assaulted in Newport on Sunday.

The force said a 29-year-old man, from Newport, suffered a leg injury in the alleged attack.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident happened in Bolt Street – near the junction with Commercial Road – in the Pill area of the city, at around 9.30pm on Sunday, Gwent Police said.

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Anyone with information that could help the officers' investigation should contact Gwent Police by calling 101, quoting reference number 2100019366.

You can also send a direct message with information to the Gwent Police account on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.