A WOMAN was found dead this morning in Newport.

The 56-year-old, who was from the city, was found in Glen-Usk View in Caerleon. Police were called at about 9.50am.

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said they were treating her death as unexplained and that enquiries are ongoing.

Residents said several police cars were parked on Glen-Usk View during the morning but that they were unaware of the death. This afternoon, two police officers and a police van were outside a house at the bottom of the road.