Teen held over Newport nightclub attack
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by police in connection with an assault outside a nightclub in Newport.
The arrest comes after police issued CCTV footage of a man they wished to speak to in connection with the incident.
It took place outside Central Square nightclub at around 3.45am on November 9.
A 22-year-old man was left with major facial injuries, including a broken jaw, after being assaulted by a group of men outside the nightspot.
After the assault the group fled in the direction of High Street.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We would like to thank those who shared our CCTV appeal of the Newport assault.
"A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the offence."
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the police on the non-emergency 101 number, or alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
