There were concerns of a man's welfare on the bridge (Image: Google)
A BRIDGE in Gwent was briefly closed during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Gwent Police received a report of a concern for safety at around 2.10am on Wednesday, August 28.
They attended the scene at Chartist Bridge in Blackwood, and briefly closed the surrounding road.
A spokesperson confirmed a man was brought to safety at the scene, and the road was reopened later this morning.
The statement read: "We received a concern for safety report at around 2.10am in Blackwood on Wednesday 28 August.
"Officers attended and brought a man to safety.
"Chartist Bridge, which was closed for a short time, has since reopened."
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