Gwent Police are conducting a search of the Afon Lwyd river in Cwmbran, South Wales, following reports of a man in the water. The incident was reported at approximately 10:15pm on Thursday, 13 November.
A police spokesperson confirmed: 'Officers are responding to a report about the welfare of a man in the river close to Edlogan Way, Cwmbran. Enquiries are ongoing.' No further update has been provided as of Friday morning.
Residents in the area have reported hearing helicopters flying over the river overnight. Police vehicles remain stationed near Edlogan Way as the search continues.
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The Afon Lwyd is a 13-mile river that flows through Pontypool and Cwmbran. Emergency services are focusing their efforts on a section near the reported location.
