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Newport residents warned about suspicious van

Residents in Newport are been asked to stay vigilant after police have received reports of a suspicious van.

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Officers are warning people who live in Great Bolas, near Newport to report any strange activity involving a red Transit van, after its occupants have been seen acting suspiciously.

It is not clear what the occupants of the van are looking for but reports say they are paying close "attention" to the local area.

A spokesman for the Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Reports of a suspicious red Transit type van in the Great Bolas area with occupants showing undue interest.

"Residents are concerned about the attention being paid to the local area and some locations."

The van was seen in village yesterday afternoon. People with any concerns are asking to contact police on 101.

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