A WELL-KNOWN Hinterland actor who plays the part of a top police officer was allegedly assaulted outside an Aberystwyth bar at the weekend.

The Cambrian News understands that Aneirin Hughes, 58, who plays Chief Superintendent Brian Prosser in the internationally acclaimed series, which is set and filmed in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area, was assaulted outside Rummers Wine Bar, Bridge Street, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Mr Hughes, who is originally from Penbontrhydybeddau, near Penrhyncoch, suffered facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked by up to four people, although police have only confirmed the arrest of one 21-year-old man.

A police spokesperson said: “At approximately 12.45am on Sunday, 10 July, police received a report of an assault at a bar in Bridge Street, Aberystwyth.

“A 58-year-old man had suffered minor facial injuries during the incident.

“A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, and has been bailed pending further enquiries.”

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