A GROUP of youths have been criticised for anti-social behaviour, including starting a fire.
Police are investigating the incident which took place yesterday under George Street Bridge in Newport.
The youths believed to be responsible
A woman, who witnessed the event, said: "The fire was under George Street Bridge. Those responsible were also throwing bricks at a homeless man's tent.
"We heard loud bangs, which frightened my daughter, so I looked out the window to see what was going on and saw flames from the fire.
"I rang the fire services and walked to check on the tent, which was - luckily - empty at the time."
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Gwent Police have confirmed they attended to the scene.
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A spokesman for SWFRS said: "We received a call at 4.13pm on January 27 to report a refuse fire at George Street Bridge in Newport.
"A crew from Maindee were mobilised and extinguished a refuse fire with one hose reel jet."
The station received a message confirming the fire was out at 4.22pm.
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A spokeswoman for Gwent Police added: "At approximately 4.10pm on January 27 we received reports of a fire on the waste ground under George Street Bridge, near the Corporation Road side.
"There were two fires, one which was extinguished by fire services and another by the police. A group of youths are believed to be involved.
"Anybody with information on this incident should call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 343 27/01/19. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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