A major shopping centre was evacuated as police investigated reports of a "suspicious vehicle".

Friars Walk in Newport was cordoned off as police dealt with the incident and armed police were sent the scene.

A "second suspicious item" was also reported in the George Street Bridge area and a cordon was put in place there.

Gwent Police said neither incident is being treated as terror-related but urged people to remain vigilant.

A spokeswoman said: "Specialist officers attended both locations to investigate if there was any immediate threat to the public.

"As a precautionary measure cordons and traffic diversions were put in place to ensure the safety of those nearby.

"We can confirm both incidents are now under control and are not believed to be terror related at this time."

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