POLICE want to speak to a man after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a cycle track by a man on a bike.

The woman was walking with another female along the cycle track close to Bedwellty Road, New Tredegar, at around 1pm last Sunday, October 8, when they were approached from behind by a man on a bike.

Police said the woman was assaulted by the man before she screamed and he ran off with his bike.

A spokesman for Gwent police said: "We’d like to speak to a man in connection with this.

"He is described as being around 30-years-old, of slim build with dark hair.

"He had a turn in his left eye and was wearing a blue jacket, blue trainers and had a dark blue or navy bike."

Investigations are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Michelle Chaplin said: “These two ladies are safe and being supported by officers but are understandably shaken by this incident.

"Officers are patrolling the area and investigations are ongoing. Even though this is an isolated incident, we’d like to offer the following advice; · Try to avoid walking in isolated areas on your own, stick to main roads and paths.

· Try to carry a mobile phone with you and check it has charge before you leave the house.

· If someone is following you or you feel intimidated, shout for help and make your way to a busy area or shop.

· If you see someone suspicious hanging around the local area, please call 101 to report it, giving as full a description as possible including any clothing or vehicles involved. In an emergency, always call 999.

If you did witness this assault or if you have any information that could help, please call 101 quoting log 330 10/10/17."