Appeal for information following Newport attempted robbery

We’re appealing for information following reports of an attempted robbery in Somerton Road, Newport, at around 4.10pm on Friday 21 February.

Officers attended after a man entered the shop and made threats towards the shop owner before leaving empty handed.

The man, reportedly wearing dark clothing, then left the shop in the direction of the bridge over the railway line in Somerton Road.

Enquiries are ongoing and if you have information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, that could help our investigation, you can contact us by calling 101, quoting log reference 2500057394.

You can send us a direct message on Facebook or X or make a report to our website while Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.