A TEENAGER was assaulted in Monmouth late on Tuesday night.

The victim, a boy aged 15, was pulled from behind by two men and was violently assaulted at Chippenham playing fields.

The assault happened at sometime between 10.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday, July 26.

Police said both suspects are described as white males, possibly 18 to 19 years old and around 5ft 11 in height.

One of the offenders is of a slim frame and possibly wearing tracksuit bottoms while the other man had short brown hair with a beard/moustache.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 138 27/07/16.