Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was the victim of a serious assault at the recent Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

On Saturday, April 30, at approximately 10.45pm, a 16-year-old boy was hit over the head with a glass bottle and sustained what police describe as a substantial injury.

The victim was sat outside the main tent in the Plas at the time of the assault.

According to police, he was approached by a large group of males before being hit with the bottle.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfedpowys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101. Quote case number DPP/5301/01/05/2022/02/C.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.