GWENT Police have received reports of an attempted garage break in New Inn.

The attempted break in happened either overnight on Sunday, or during the day on Monday at one of the garages on Heol Deiniol.

A statement from the police issued said: "Police have received a report today (November 5) at 6.45pm that there has been an attempt garage break along Heol Deiniol.

"It is unclear as to when this has taken place but occupants stated that the garage was secure last night and noticed that the lock on the garage door had been forced today at 4.10pm.

"Nothing has been taken at this time but could all residents report any suspicious activity to police via 101."