POLICE WARNING FOR WOMEN AFTER ATTACK

Police are warning women to avoid walking alone in the early hours of the morning in the city centre area following an attack on Sunday in the St. Woolos area. The victim was heading in the direction of home after a night out in the City Centre. She started in the Cambrian Road area at approximately 3.45am when she became aware of a car, described as a dark coloured cavalier-type vehicle, that had stopped in the street and the driver asked her if she wanted a lift which she declined. She continued walking up the Queensway, through St Lukes Car Park and Bridge Street until she reached Caxton Place when she became aware of the same vehicle in the area. She continued to West Street where she saw the driver of the vehicle - this time on foot. She continued to Graham Street and St Julians Street.

While exiting St Julians Street and turning onto St Woolos Road, she became aware of the same man following her. She stopped and the man tried to make conversation with her and put his arm around her, when she objected he assaulted her. When she screamed he ran down St Woolos Road towards the City Centre. She was taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment for minor facial injuries. The male is described as Asian in appearance, of medium build with short dark hair, five feet five inches to five feet seven inches tall, about 30 years of age wearing a blue v neck jumper.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident take place, may have seen the victim walk through Newport or have any information that may assist them with their enquiries to call 01633 838 111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.