POLICE are continuing their investigations into two attempted armed robberies took place in Gwent last week.

The first incident happened on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 17. Officers were called to Risca post office when a man threatened the owners with a gun.

The second incident took place at around 7.25pm on Thursday when a man in his 20s tried to rob the Londis store on Chepstow Road, Newport armed with a gun.

A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said the incidents were not connected.

Anyone with information should contact 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.