A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and released on bail following and alleged assault on a teenager in Barry town centre.

South Wales Police is investigating the incident, which took place on Wednesday, July 12, which resulted in a 19-year-old man being taken to hospital.

Officers were called to the scene around 11.55pm and the teenager was taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

The area remained cordoned off while enquiries continued.

Anyone with any information that could assist with the investigation should call 101, quoting reference 1700271464