A woman and her four young children were seen forced into a van early in the morning.

Police said the incident happened in Broadway, Pontypool, shortly after midnight on Monday, October 21, and launched an urgent search for a silver Ford Transit Connect with black bars on the top.

The four children are said to be aged between two and seven years old and the woman between 20 and 30 years old.

Gwent Police said: “A caller reported seeing a woman forced into a van by a man. She also had four children with her.

“Investigations are continuing to try to locate the van and the identities of those involved, to ensure everyone’s safety.

“The woman is described as being in her 20s or 30s and approximately 5’5” tall, with brown hair tied in a bun. The four children are described as being between the ages of 2 and 7.

“The man involved was aged between 20 and 30, of medium build and wearing a lime green top.

“The van is a silver Ford Transit Connect and it had black bars on the top.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw something or have any information that could help you, call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media, quoting 2400349933. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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