AS people flooded the streets of Newport city centre yesterday to watch the parade commemorating 75 years since the D-Day landings, police were working hard to tow the vehicles of those illegally parked around the areas where it was due to take place.
The night before the parade, council wardens had cordoned off the area, but several people had still parked there by the time the parade got started.
READ MORE:
- People asked to 'check outbuildings' for missing 50-year-old last seen at the beginning of April
- 24-year-old believed to be injured reported missing following heavy police presence in Risca
- Scammers are calling people's phones pretending to be police officers and banking officials
Gwent Police removed four vehicles in total, but a few more were about to be towed before the owners of the vehicles arrived.
It is unknown whether those illegally parked in the city centre were there to attend the D-Day parade.
Gwent Police are set to hand over control of parking enforcement to Newport City Council on July 1.
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 The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.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 hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel