POLICE are currently working with Newport council after a group of travellers settled near a city village.

Residents report a traveller camp arrived in Nash Village on Thursday, August 25.

There are currently eight caravans on the site of the village park.

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Residents say police were called to the scene near a local pub ‘The Waterloo Inn’ that evening after reports of intimidating behaviour.

A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: “We’re aware of a Gypsy and Traveller encampment in Nash Village, Newport and are currently working with the local authority to respond to any concerns from the community.”