Woman with four children seen being forced into a van, police say

Police are investigating an incident in which a woman, who had four children with her, was reportedly forced into a van.

The incident occurred in the Broadway area of Pontypool in Wales just after midnight on Monday, October 21.

Gwent Police said a caller reported seeing a woman "being forced into a van by a man". The woman had four children with her, the force said.

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The woman is described as being in her twenties or thirties, about 5ft 5in tall, with brown hair tied up in a bun. The four children are said to be aged between two and seven.

The force said the man involved "was in his twenties or thirties, of a medium build, and was wearing a lime green top" and the van was "a silver Ford Transit Connect" with black bars on the top.

Gwent Police issued an appeal for information on social media. The force shared a CCTV image of the van driving along a road with its headlights on.

The post reads: "We're investigating a report of suspicious behaviour that happened on Broadway, Pontypool just after midnight yesterday, Monday 21st October. A caller reported seeing a woman being forced into a van by a man. She also had four children with her.

"Enquiries are continuing to try and locate the van, and the identity of those involved, to ensure everyone's safety. The woman is described being in her twenties or thirties about 5'5" tall, with brown hair that was tied up in a bun.

"The four children are described as being aged between 2 and 7. The man involved was in his twenties or thirties, of a medium build, and was 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 anything, or have any information that could help please call us on 101, or direct message us social media, quoting 2400349933. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

The force added: "We appreciate that the CCTV quality is not the best but hope that it might trigger someone's memory."