GWENT Police are dealing with seven illegal immigrants who have arrived at Magor service station in a lorry.

Inspector Martyn Smith said: “At 5pm this evening we received a call from a member of the public at Magor service station who had been approached by approximately seven men asking  for help. 

"We believe the men may have entered the country illegally from Syria in the back of a lorry. The men have all now been detained and the matter is being handled by the UK Border Agency."

Police said no further updates are expected this evening.