Search for sex attacker continues

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Police are continuing to try and trace a man who is wanted in connection with a serious sex attack on a woman outside a nightclub in Newport.

The 22-year-old woman was assaulted outside the Fire and Ice club in the between 0200 and 0500 GMT on Saturday.

Gwent Police want to speak to a man who is described as of Asian appearance and approximately 5ft 8in (1.7m) tall.

He was of slim build with short black hair brushed forward and he was wearing jeans and white trainers.

Speaking on Saturday, Detective Chief Inspector Ian Roberts, who is leading the investigation said: "The victim is currently being supported by specialist officers and we are appealing for anyone who might have seen any suspicious activity in the area between 0200 and 0500 GMT, to come forward as they might hold vital information that could assist our investigation.

"I would like to reassure visitors to Newport city centre and local residents that we have set up a dedicated team to investigate this incident, and whilst serious sexual assaults remain a rare occurrence in Gwent police patrols in the area have been increased."

Anyone with any information is asked to approach officers that are patrolling the area, call Gwent Police on 101, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.