Police investigating report of woman being forced into van in Pontypool

It happened in the Broadway area of Pontypool just after midnight on October 21st

Broadway, Pontypool
Author: Tom PreecePublished 22nd Oct 2024

Police are investigating reports a woman with four children was seen being forced into a van.

Officers said they were investigating reports of an incident that happened in the Broadway area of Pontypool just after midnight on October 21.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "A caller reported seeing a woman being forced into a van by a man. She also had four children with her.

"Inquiries are continuing to try and locate the van, and the identity of those involved, to ensure everyone's safety."

The woman is described being in her twenties or thirties, about 5ft 5in tall, with brown hair that was tied up in a bun.

The four children are described as being aged between two and seven.

"The man involved was in his twenties or thirties, of a medium build, and was wearing a lime green top," the spokeswoman added.

"The van is a silver Ford Transit Connect and it had black bars on the top."

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