Monmouth Police Station could be shut by March 2012 under a "reprovision programme" currently being considered by Gwent Police.

Monmouth is one of 25 police stations in Wales listed for potential closure on the Gwent Police Authority's website, together with Usk and Caldicot.

Commenting on the proposal, Monmouth MP David Davies said: "It would be extremely bad news for Monmouth and the surrounding area if this happened.