A 23-year-old man from Cwmcarn has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
Officers are investigating the assault of a man outside the Cwmcarn Hotel, Newport Road, which happened in the early hours of Sunday 20th October.
The 38-year-old victim, from Cwmcarn, suffered a wound to their cheek which needed stitches.
The man arrested remains on police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information that could help police is asked to call 101 quoting log number 31 20/10/13 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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