'Deeply disturbing' late-night noise complaint sparks official investigation
Gwent Police were contacted but initially did not log the incident. It was later passed to Monmouthshire County Council's Environmental Health Team, who confirmed they are investigating the situation as a potential environmental issue.
Local councillor Lisa Dymock posted on social media, expressing her concerns: 'It's deeply disturbing when individuals cause disturbance and stress by blaring sirens from loudspeakers in residential areas, especially when this kind of behaviour feels deliberately antagonistic towards residents. Even more troubling when Gwent Police decline to log.'
She later added, 'I appreciate police are stretched, but I thought preserving public order and ensuring residents can live peacefully was a fundamental part of policing. Communities deserve to be heard and protected.'
Councillor Dymock has also said she would appreciate a meeting with Gwent Police Crime commissioner Jane Mudd.
It is understood that police did eventually attend, but no arrests were made. The incident has since been classified as an environmental matter and is now under council review.
The case has prompted wider questions about how noise-related complaints are managed, and whether current procedures between local authorities and law enforcement properly reflect the needs of the affected communities.
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