Why there was a large emergency presence in Newport today

Gwent Police received a report about the welfare of a woman in High Street, Newport, at around 10.40am today, Thursday March 28.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and officers attended and brought the woman to safety.

The incident prompted a large emergency services presence (Image: Newsquest)

Five fire engines and two police cars were at the scene.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report about the welfare of a woman in High Street, Newport, at around 10.40am on Thursday 28 March.

"Officers attended, along with personnel from the fire and rescue service, and brought the woman to safety."

The woman was brought to safety (Image: Newsquest)