Urgent hunt for lady and 4 kids compelled into van

Police have launched an urgent hunt after a woman and her four young children were reportedly forced into a van in south Wales.

A caller contacted police after seeing the woman and children, aged between two to seven, being forced into a van on Broadway, Pontypool just after midnight on Monday.

Gwent Police said it was now investigating and has released a CCTV image of the vehicle.

The woman is described as being in her twenties or thirties, around about 5ft 5ins tall, with brown hair tied up in a bun. 

The four children are described as being aged between 2 and 7.

Police have launched an urgent hunt after a woman and her four young children were reportedly forced into a van in Wales, as they released this CCTV image of the vehicle

The man involved in the incident is said to be in his twenties or thirties, of a medium build, and wearing a lime green top.

The van is a silver Ford Transit Connect and has black bars on the top.

In a statement on Facebook, Gwent Police said: ‘We’re investigating a report of suspicious behaviour that happened on Broadway, Pontypool just after midnight, yesterday, Monday 21st October.

‘A caller reported seeing a woman being forced into a van by a man. She also had four children with her.

‘Enquiries are continuing to try and locate the van, and the identity of those involved, to ensure everyone’s safety. 

The incident is said to have occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in Broadway, Pontypool (file pic)

‘If you were in the area at the time, and saw anything, or have any information that could help please call us on 101, or direct message us social media, quoting 2400349933.

‘You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

‘We appreciate that the CCTV quality is not the best but hope that it might trigger someone’s memory.’