PATRONS at a Chepstow pub were evacuated yesterday after a gas leak.

The incident happened at around 3.15pm, at the George Hotel on Moor Street in the town.

There was a sizeable emergency service presence at the pub - next to the town's historic arch at the top of the high street.

Three fire engines, fire crews and police officers were on-scene for around an hour.

The gas to the property was isolated.

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A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "At approximately 3.19pm on Thursday, September 30, we received reports a smell of gas at a property on Moor Street in Chepstow.

"Crews attended the scene and assisted in the evacuation of occupants as a safety precaution.

"Firefighters worked with partners at the scene to isolate the gas supply into the premises and a stop message was received at 4:31pm."