Eight people flee from stolen five-seater as police pursuit ends with dramatic stop

The five-seater van, which was stolen from the Caerleon area, was spotted less than 24 hours later by the force’s Roads Policing Team, who began a pursuit around the city. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "This Peugeot Bipper was stolen from the Caerleon area and less than 24 hours later, spotted by our Roads Policing Team in Newport. The force also reported a separate incident involving a Ford Fiesta seen driving in the Ebbw Vale area on cloned registration plates. The force also reported a separate incident involving a Ford Fiesta seen driving in the Ebbw Vale area on cloned registration plates. "One of our Roads Policing officers soon sighted it travelling at excess speed in the area.