POLICE are appealing for information after two men tried to rob a dog walker in Undy.

The incident happened at around 9.45pm on Tuesday on Rockfield View.

The pair tried to steal the dog walker's mobile phone and pushed him to the floor in the process. They then made off on foot.

Both of the pair both white, aged between 15-20, and wore baseball caps and jackets with their hoods up.

The victim was treated at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport for minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.