POLICE were called to Risca train station this afternoon after reports of a man threatening two people with a knife.

A "large number" of officers were called to the car park of Risca train station at around 2.10pm today to reports of a man with a knife threatening a man and a woman.

Officers attended and found the couple who were uninjured but distressed following the incident.

Police remain in the area searching for the offender.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to ring 101 or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 392 20/12/14.