Live updates as fire sees police close several roads in Newport city centre

Emergency services closed several roads in Newport city centre on Saturday evening after reports of a fire. Gwent Police said at 7.14pm that four routes including Bridge Street, Caxton Place, Baneswell Road and Pump Street were closed.

Police told Wales Online that there was a fire. Gwent Police officers were helping the South Wales Fire Service with the incident.

Newport Bus reported that Stow Hill was closed. As a result the 18:00 Gear (2) service was unable to operate. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for a comment.

Follow live updates of the incident here.