Woman and four children aged between 2 & 7, forced into VAN as cops share CCTV in desperate probe

A WOMAN and four young children were reportedly forced into a van by a man in Wales.

Police are investigating the alleged incident which occurred at just after midnight on Monday in Broadway, Pontypool.

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The children are described as being aged between two and seven, and the woman in her 20s or 30s.

She is said to be around 5ft 5in in height with brown hair tied in a bun, with the alleged suspect of similar age, medium build and wearing a lime green top.

Gwent Police have released a CCTV image of a silver van driving passed a car on a narrow road.

The force said: “We appreciate that the CCTV quality is not the best but hope that it might trigger someone’s memory.”

It added: “A caller reported seeing a woman being forced into a van by a man. She also had four children with her.”

In a post on Facebook it went on to say: “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.”

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