Further protests planned against 'ruthless demolition'

Newport residents and members of Wales Green party will be further demonstrating against the removal of the Newport Chartists Mural.

The mosaic artwork was taken down on Thursday to make way for a new multi-million pound shopping area.

Protesters have been asked to wear black as sign of mourning at the loss of the mural.

In a statement Newport City Council says , The removal of the Chartist mural was part of essential pre-demolition work that had to be carried out before the major contract begins at the end of October. The mural was integrally linked to the car park.

The area was fenced off back in July following a survey of the Capitol car park by structural engineers that flagged up that urgent advance works were required for safety reasons to protect the public."