This in from police, in their own words, Ed
Police investigating an assault on an 18-year-old girl in Newport have arrested a man in his 20s in connection with the attack.
The teenager had spent the evening at Lloyd’s Bar with friends before leaving alone. She was walking along Fairlee Road in Newport when she was approached by a man who grabbed her and sexually assaulted her.
The victim managed to get away and once she got home she contacted the police.
Description of attacker
The attacker is described as about 5ft 11ins tall. He was wearing a grey hoody and possibly dark hat or balaclava and gloves.
Police searching the area arrested a 25-year-old Newport man a short time later.
Get in touch
Detectives are also appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened at about 1.20am on Sunday, May 26.
They would like to hear from anyone who saw a man following the teenager, the attack itself or a man acting suspiciously in the area around that time.
Anyone with information can contact DC Andy Cooper of Newport CID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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