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A piece of pavement art has been ripped out and stolen in Port Talbot.

The large swirl, which is in the car park behind Station Road, has been in the town for more than 10 years.

It was made out of bronze tiles and words were engraved onto them to make a poem.

It is thought the thieves nicked the tiles for their metal value.

(Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council)

(Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council)

Neath Port Talbot Council has condemned the theft, which took place some time between 7.30am and 3.30pm on Saturday, July 20.

A council spokesman said: "Our staff members are currently reviewing not only our CCTV cameras in the area but are also asking local businesses with CCTV to look at their footage to see if the perpetrators can be identified.

"This happened in a public car park so we are also asking people if they may have dashcam footage going back to last Saturday, or any other information which may assist. This is a despicable crime which has deprived the town of a piece of decorative art."

"The council has taken a precautionary measure and filled in the void with concrete to avoid a potential trip hazard."

South Wales Police confirmed it is investigating the theft and is appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.