A MAN was taken to hospital after an assault at a youth rugby match in Barry.

Police want anyone who saw the incident in which the 19-year old suffered facial injuries to come forward.

It occurred during a Barry RFC v Llantwit Major RFC fixture on Saturday, April 16.

The victim who was playing for Llantwit Major, was attacked during the game at the Reservoir Field rugby ground.

Anyone who was at the game and saw what happened is urged to contact South Wales Police via 101 quoting reference *135664 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11