AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into an alleged assault outside a hotel in Blaenavon. 

Officers from Gwent Police received a report of an assault outside the Castle Hotel, also known as the Castle Inn,  in Blaenavon, on Thursday, May 30. 

It is believed the assault happened just after 10pm outside the hotel on Sunday, May 26, following an altercation in the courtyard area. 

Police have now begun an investigation and are appealing to the public for help. 

The victim of the alleged assault, a 38-year-old man, received minor injuries. 

Anyone with any information, such as CCTV or dashcam footage from the scene or area, is asked to call 101 or direct message Gwent Police on social media and quote log reference 2400177162.

Gwent Police's official statement reads: "We received a report of an assault outside the Castle Hotel, also known as the Castle Inn, in Blaenavon on Thursday 30 May.

"The alleged assault is believed to have happened at around 10.05pm on Sunday 26 May, following an altercation in the courtyard area behind the pub.

"The victim, a 38-year-old man from the area, received minor injuries.

"Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to call 101 or direct message us on Facebook or X quoting log reference 2400177162.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."