GWENT police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Cwmbran.

The assault happened on the path at the bottom of East Roedin in Coed Eva.

A 20-year-old man was walking up the wooded path on Sunday, August 7 at 5.10pm when he was approached by a man from the opposite direction who assaulted him.

The man sustained lacerations to the abdomen. No items were taken from him.

The attacker is described as white, 5’8”, slim build with brown hair and spoke with a local accent.

He was wearing a black Adidas hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms, and black shoes with a white sole.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call 101 quoting log: 449 07/08/16