'Police incident' shut M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions

The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge was closed in both directions "due to a police incident", Traffic Wales warned motorists.

The affected area was between junction 23 Rogiet and junction 22 Pilning. Drivers were asked to avoid the area whilst the incident was dealt with, and to use the M48 Severn Bridge instead.

Traffic Wales wrote: "The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is closed in both directions, between junction 23 Rogiet and junction 22 Pilning. Please avoid the area and use the M48 Severn Bridge."

The bridge reopened at around 8.40pm. The reason for the closure has not yet been given.