A MAN from the Birmingham area has been arrested after thieves targeted a cash point at a Torfaen garage.

Witnesses reported hearing a disturbance at the Pavilion Garage on Osbourne Road, Pontnewynydd, at around 1.30am on Thursday.

A nearby resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “We heard it at about 1.30am this morning. We looked out the window and couldn’t see anything. 

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“My husband went outside to look, and saw them at the garage. It was quite terrifying. 

“There were three of them, all in black.

South Wales Argus:

(The view of the garage from the top of Merchant's Hill.)

“The police arrived quite quickly after we rang them. They arrested one of the men but the others got away.”

A Gwent Police spokeswoman said: "At around 2am this morning (Thursday, August 22), we received a report that the ATM machine at the Texaco Garage on Osborne Road in Pontypool was being broken into.

South Wales Argus:

(Gwent Police officers attending the scene on Thursday morning.)

"Officers attended and a 37-year-old man from the Birmingham area was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

"Officer enquiries are continuing and if anyone has information that could help our investigation please call 101 quoting Log 22 22/8/19. 

"Alternatively, you can send us a direct message to our Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages."