A POLICE helicopter was called to Risca this evening following local reports of a major incident.

Eyewitnesses told the Argus a helicopter was circling over Holly Road, and several emergency services vehicles were at the scene.

The sound of sirens was soon followed by the arrival of a police helicopter shortly after 7pm, the Argus was told.

Reports from the community describing the incident have not yet been confirmed by the authorities, but images shared locally showed two ambulances were seen in Holly Road, and police cars were blocking traffic from passing a stretch of the street near a children's play area.