A BOMB disposal unit was called to a Chepstow home on Wednesday evening.

Residents on St Ann Street reported seeing the bomb squad arrive at around 5.45pm, and taking equipment into the house in question.

The team left a short time after arriving, according to locals.

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Gwent Police have confirmed a missile and a rifle had been found at the house, and were removed by the bomb disposal team.

"We were called yesterday afternoon (June 24) after a missile and a rifle were located at a property on St Ann Street, Chepstow," said a Gwent Police spokeswoman.

"Officers and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) [unit] attended and the items were removed."