The army has carried out a controlled explosion after the discovery of a suspicious device in woodland.
The army’s explosive ordnance disposal unit (EOD) were called after Gwent Police received a report of a suspicious item found in Craig-Y-Felin Woods, Cwmbran, at about 1pm on Monday.
After examining the device - believed to be from World War Two - the army carried out a controlled explosion just before 8pm.
Police said residents in the area may have heard a "loud bang" but said there was no reason for alarm and no properties had to be evacuated during the incident.
In comes less than a week after a historic hand grenade was discovered in a garden shed in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood, which required the bomb squad's attendance. You can read that story here.
"We received a report of a suspicious item found in Craig-Y-Felin Woods, Cwmbran at 1pm today," a statement from Gwent Police read.
"The army’s explosive ordnance disposal unit (EOD) have examined the device - believed to be from World War Two - and have this evening shortly before 8pm carried out a controlled explosion in the woods.
"People in the area may have heard a loud bang, but we want to reassure you that there is no reason to be alarmed.
"There is no risk posed to members of the community. No properties were required to be evacuated."
