UPDATE: Gwent Police drop investigation into alleged sex attack in Penyrheol
Gwent Police has stepped up patrols in the Penyrheol area following a serious sexual assault.
The force is appealing for people to come forward with any information they may have about Thursday night’s attack.
The serious sexual assault occurred in the Pen y Bryn area of Penyrheol August 5.
At approximately 9.45pm the victim, a 26-year-old local woman, was walking from Pen y Bryn in the direction of Heol Fawr.
Once she had reached the lane which runs from Pen y Bryn to the electricity sub-station at the rear of the housing estate she was approached by a man and assaulted.
The victim is currently being supported by specialist officers while forensic enquiries are carried out at the scene.
Anyone in the area around the time of the attack who may have seen the victim or the offender should contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.