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Armed police search for man in connection with 'serious domestic incident' in Welsh village

Police are searching for a man in connection with a "serious domestic incident" in a Welsh village. Gwent Police is appealing for information to find 65-year-old Anthony Manson, also known as Tony and Antonio.

Officers want to speak to him in connection with a report of a serious domestic incident in the Tintern area. A police statement said the force had been in the Tintern area since the early hours of this morning, Monday, June 12, searching buildings in a wooded area and carrying out enquiries to find Mr Manson.

Specially trained firearms officers attended the area as a precaution to ensure the public's safety. The alleged victim is said to be safe and has accessed support from specially trained officers. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.

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Mr Manson is described as of slim build with a grey beard and is believed to have a Cano Corso dog with him. Chief Superintendent Ian Roberts said: "Our officers have been in the Tintern area since the early hours of this morning, Monday, June, 12 to search buildings in a wooded area and carry out enquiries to find Anthony.

"Specially trained firearms officers attended as a precaution to ensure the safety of everyone. Officers will remain in the Tintern area as the investigation progresses so please do not be alarmed. If you have any concerns or information then please stop and talk with us."

If you believe you have seen Anthony, do not approach him and call 999 instead. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts can call 101 or DM Gwent Police on Facebook or Twitter, quoting 2300190480.

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