POLICE are on the hunt for eight men who may be football fans from West Yorkshire after a life-changing attack.

Gwent Police, in Wales has renewed its appeal for witnesses after an assault in Newport last year.

A 34-year-old man was attacked at the bus station at around 9.30am on April 30, 2023.

He was rushed to hospital where he received treatment for life-changing injuries and has since been discharged.

The force has released new CCTV images of eight men who were in the area at the time and could help its investigation.

It is thought the men could be Huddersfield Town fans and may have visited Newport when travelling down to Cardiff for their side's midday away tie that day - a game they won 2-1.

Officers would particularly like to speak to the man in the red coat, who police believe may have spoken with a Yorkshire accent.

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Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Police in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in NewportPolice in Wales would like to speak to this man in relation to an assault in Newport (Image: Gwent Police)

Detective Constable Evan James said: “We’re renewing our appeal, with the help of these CCTV images, into the assault of a man at Newport’s bus station.

“The victim sustained life-changing injuries and we would like your help in trying to identify these unknown men who could help with our investigation.

"We’re particularly interested in speaking to the man in the red coat, who we believe may have spoken with a Yorkshire accent.

“There is a possibility that those responsible for the alleged assault may have visited Newport on that day, as we understand that supporters from the Huddersfield area were travelling down to Cardiff for a football match at around midday and therefore may have stopped off in Newport prior to the game.

“We know that some time has passed between when this was reported to us and this renewed appeal but after exhausting other lines of enquiry, we’re hoping that someone out there might have a detail to help our investigation."

If you recognise any of these men, or have any information about the assault, you should called police on 101, or send Gwent Police a direct message on social media.

You should quote log reference number: 2300138543.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously online, or on: 0800 555 111.