A MAN has died following a medical emergency in Pontypool, police have said.

Gwent Police received a report of a medical emergency in Windsor Road, Pontypool, at around 10.30am this morning (March 12) when a man was found unresponsive.

The Welsh Ambulance Service attended along with officers and confirmed the man had died.

Police closed Oxford Street in Griffithstown for a couple of hours this afternoon.

His family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

The death is being treated as “unexplained” at this time while enquiries continue.

A force spokesperson said: “We received a report of a medical emergency in Windsor Road, Pontypool, at around 10.30am on Tuesday 12 March after a man was found unresponsive.

“Officers attended, along with personnel from the ambulance service who confirmed that the man had died.

“His family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

“The death is being treated as unexplained at this time and enquiries are ongoing.”