Police probed after 'pensioner's car smashed'

Two police officers have been taken off operational duty while the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigates how they dealt with a pensioner who was stopped for not wearing his seat belt.

The 70-year-old complained they smashed his car and kicked his windscreen.

Earlier the motorist had driven away after being pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt.

A spokesman for Gwent Police said the matter would be thoroughly investigated.