A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after multiple emergency services responded to an incident in the Cwmbran suburb of Llanyrafon.
Fire engines, first reponse vehicles and police cars have been seen responding to the incident.
In a statement, Gwent Police said: "At 14.36pm today, officers responded to a report of concern for safety of a woman at an address in Llanyrafon.
"Officers later arrested a 50-year-old woman from the area on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
"She is currently is in police custody."
ALSO IN THE NEWS:
- Jeremy Kyle Show lie detector suicide could cause it to be axed by ITV
- Newport County to train at Cardiff City Stadium ahead of Wembley
- Newport City Homes resident facing fine for refusing to move his door mat
The Argus received reports of a sizeable presence of emergency vehicles outside a property in the Cwmbran suburb.
According to eyewitness reports, fire crews had to use a battering ram to break down the door of the property. A woman was then seen being escorted from the property.
In the meantime, as motorists slowed to look at the ongoing incident, a bus collided with a white car on the road adjacent to the property.
South Wales Fire Service have also been contacted for an update.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here