GWENT Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault at The Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran at around 10.25pm on Saturday August 1.

Officers attended along with crews from the Welsh Ambulance Service and a 102-year-old-man was taken to hospital for treatment. He remains in critical condition.

A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and has since been released under investigation.

Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who was in the pub between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday August 1 to contact us.

Witnesses can contact the police by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media, or via the form on their website, quoting log reference 2600249432.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.