A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of raping another man in a Newport street this morning.
The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital and has now returned home.
His alleged attacker remains in police custody.
Gwent Police cordoned off part of Corporation Road after they received a call by a member of the public at around 6.30am.
The alleged attack took place in a lane running between Maindee School and Rodney Parade.
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