TEN years ago shoppers in Newport were joined by an iconic Doctor Who monster - an Ood.

The Ood was spotted around Newport Indoor Market browsing the stalls and stopping at a cafe for the drink and a catch up with the local news via our pages.

It was also seen at Newport Bus Station waiting for some terrestrial transport to somewhere in the Valleys.

Luckily the South Wales Argus was there to capture the visit and you can see our pictures here.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Takinga breat in Newport Indoor Market

Taking a breather and enjoying some top-quality reading material. 

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Catching a bus to Blackwood

It looks like Blackwood wasn't safe either.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Newport Indoor Market

Picking up some essentials at Newport Market.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Shopping in Newport Indoor Market

Stopping for a bite to eat at the Indoor Market.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.

Trying to blend in.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.

Not sure that's quite his style.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Anthony Jones, 69, from Newport and Karen Sheppard, 48 who runs Fruits of the World in Newport

Anthony Jones, from Newport, and Karen Sheppard, who runs Fruits of the World in Newport, help the Ood pick up some shopping.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Shopping in Fruits of the World, Newport Indoor Market

Shopping in Fruits of the World.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.

Making friends at the bus station.

South Wales Argus: Photos Becky Matthews Words Newsdesk 21.06.12
Dr Who monster the Ood tries to blend in around Newport after escaping from the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff.
Waiting for a bus

All pictures: Becky Matthews.