A MAN was taken to hospital this month with “life changing injuries” after being found lying on a Torfaen street.

Gwent Police have launched an appeal after a 34-year-old was discovered by a member of the public on Sunday, August 13 at 5.15am.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: “A member of the public found the man lying on Pentwyn Lane next to the bridge, where the Pontypool to Blaenavon Cycle Path crosses.

“The man is currently in hospital with life changing injuries and remains in intensive care in a stable but critical condition”.

If you were in the area between 1am and 5am on August 13 or have any information, call 101, quoting log 136 13/8/17.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.