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Who are Gwent Police?
Gwent Police are the territorial police force responsible for policing the local authority areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, and Torfaen in south east Wales. They were the force that responded to the violent clashes in Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, demonstrating their role in maintaining law and order within their jurisdiction.
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