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Two men have been arrested following an assault in Bargoed.

The incident happened on Park View at around 11.30am on Sunday, September 12, where a group of men were reportedly seen fighting.

A 44-year-old man from Bargoed was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, for treatment after suffering a head injury.

A 47-year-old man from the Nelson area and a 31-year-old man from the New Tredegar area were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and are currently in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Tuck, of Gwent Police, said: “Enquiries are ongoing at this time and you may see a number of our officers out and about in the Bargoed area as this work continues.”

Police officers attended the incident alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and the Welsh Air Ambulance Service.

Anyone with information can call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log reference 2100321684. Gwent Police can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook and Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.