AN object was thrown at a 7.5 tonne lorry travelling on the SDR in Newport cracking the windscreen.

The incident happened on Thursday, December 18 between 8.40am and 8.45am.

The object was thrown from one of the footbridges crossing the road. The driver was uninjured but shaken.

Gwent Police are appealing for information through concern that the incident could have resulted in a much more serious outcome.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 114 19/12/14