TWO people have been arrested after reports of a disturbance in Risca prompted a large-scale police operation.
At 2.11pm, police were called to a disturbance on Thistle Way, Risca.
Witnesses report seeing four police cars and an ambulance.
(The road was closed for an extended perio this afternoon. Picture: Elizabeth Birt.)
A 24-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
And a 33-year-old woman from Risca has been arrested on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.
Both are currently in police custody.
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(Police are still at the scene. Picture: Elizabeth Birt.)
The road was closed for an extended period this afternoon as police declared the area a crime scene.
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