POLICE in Blackwood are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted on her own doorstep in the middle of the night.

The 50-year-old woman was woken by the doorbell ringing at her home in Ivor Street, Fleur de Lys at around 12.40am on Monday.

As the woman opened the door she was assaulted by a man.

She suffered facial injuries and was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area at the time of the offence or earlier in the evening to contact them on 01633 838111 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.