The site at Nash Village where the travellers have set up. Picture: Google Street View
POLICE are currently working with Newport council after a group of travellers settled near a city village.
Residents report a traveller camp arrived in Nash Village on Thursday, August 25.
There are currently eight caravans on the site of the village park.
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Residents say police were called to the scene near a local pub ‘The Waterloo Inn’ that evening after reports of intimidating behaviour.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: “We’re aware of a Gypsy and Traveller encampment in Nash Village, Newport and are currently working with the local authority to respond to any concerns from the community.”
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