Police in Newcastle arrested a 31-year-old man following an assault in the Main Street area of Newcastle in the early hours of Monday 7 April. Shortly after midnight, police received a report that a man had been assaulted outside licensed premises in the area. The 31-year-old was subsequently arrested following the incident. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. Police are investigating and would appeal to anyone with information to contact them at Newcastle on the new non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can be given to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 11.